News for November 2009
New data centre could save on business energy costs - 27/11/2009
A new data centre being built in Scotland could inspire local homes and businesses to compare energy prices as it may get its power from renewable sources.
Conservatives offer up to £6,500 to help tackle bills from energy suppliers - 27/11/2009
The Conservatives have pledged to help consumers pursue cheap energy rates by providing up to £6,500 per home to enable people to make their properties more energy-efficient.
'Delays likely' for cheap energy nuclear redevelopment - 26/11/2009
Corporate hopes to reduce business energy costs by using nuclear power could be dampened by news that nuclear redevelopment is likely to be delayed, reports the BBC.
Energy suppliers commit to in-home displays for smart meters - 26/11/2009
Many homeowners could be looking forward to the opportunity to switch energy practices using smart meters and now energy firms have agreed to supply monitors as well.
Schools urged to switch energy practices to safeguard jobs - 26/11/2009
The government has urged schools throughout England to pursue cheap energy rates in order to safeguard the jobs of their teaching staff, reports the BBC.
Energy supplier offers precise meter reading for some tariffs - 25/11/2009
Customers looking to compare energy deals could be interested to hear that British Gas is offering a text and online meter reading service on some of its tariffs.
Lack of cheap energy results in 49% increase in winter deaths - 25/11/2009
High prices from energy suppliers resulted in a 49 per cent year-on-year increase in the number of winter deaths between December 2008 and March this year, new research reveals.
Jobs to build cheap energy nuclear reactors could go to US - 24/11/2009
The development of new nuclear reactors in the UK could enable consumers to compare energy sources more easily, but construction jobs may end up going to US workers.
Conservatives may pledge to switch energy practices if they win power - 24/11/2009
The Tories are expected to announce they will substantially reduce the emissions of government buildings if they win power and in the process potentially lower prices from energy suppliers.
Report: Britain lacking skills to develop cheap energy low-carbon economy - 23/11/2009
While many people may be looking to reduce the impact of prices from energy suppliers, a new report suggests the UK lacks the necessary skills to produce a low-carbon economy.
CCS plant funded by EU could encourage more to compare energy rates - 23/11/2009
More people could switch energy companies with news that the European Union (EU) has given funds of around £180 million to a carbon capture and storage (CCS) plant in Hatfield.
ERA: Cheap energy smart meters needed before general election - 23/11/2009
Smart meter legislation needs to be introduced before the next general election to enable people to compare energy practices, according to the head of the Energy Retail Association (ERA).