News for July 2009
People looking to switch gas companies could be inspired by Wallace and Gromit - 20/07/2009
Homeowners unhappy with their current energy supplier might be inspired to switch by a new television advertisement starring Wallace and Gromit.
Energy suppliers welcome price rise transparency from government - 20/07/2009
Homeowners looking to compare gas and electricity prices may be disappointed that costs could still rise, but energy companies have welcomed government openness on the issue.
EA: Cheap energy barrage would have high environmental cost - 20/07/2009
The Environment Agency (EA) has warned there would be a high environmental cost if a Severn barrage was built to allow people to switch energy to a cleaner source.
Domestic oil levy threatens cheap energy prices for Angus residents - 17/07/2009
Homeowners in Angus looking to compare energy prices and get the best deals on liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and domestic oil could lose out with a new levy.
Homeowners looking to switch energy to clean sources may turn to Cornwall - 17/07/2009
People looking to compare energy prices and switch to cleaner sources may soon be looking to Cornwall for the best deals, reports the Scotsman.
Regulatory shake-up could result in cheap energy - 17/07/2009
Lower prices from energy suppliers could result from a shake-up in the way the industry is regulated in the UK, reports the Telegraph.
Business gas and electricity prices could lower with EDF acquisition - 17/07/2009
There could be a reduction in both business energy prices and domestic bills with news that energy firm EDF has acquired a new site for gas storage.
'Energy suppliers should cut prices for residents near wind farms' - 16/07/2009
People living near wind turbines looking to switch gas and electricity supplier could be offered cheaper rates if a call from the Local Government Association (LGA) is answered favourably.
Those planning to switch energy companies could be inspired by Oldham savings - 16/07/2009
Homeowners planning to compare energy prices might be encouraged by news that Oldham residents have managed to reduce their bills.
Government urged to do more to tackle high prices from energy suppliers - 16/07/2009
Homeowners looking to switch gas and electricity suppliers may be please to hear that the government has been urged to tackle high prices.
Lack of cheap energy affects 1m UK children - 16/07/2009
Around one million children directly suffered as a result of high prices from energy suppliers last winter, according to a new report.
Reducing water usage could help people tackle energy suppliers' prices - 15/07/2009
Homeowners looking to switch gas and electricity supplier could save money by reducing their domestic water usage.
Award for tidal device could help people switch energy - 15/07/2009
People looking to compare energy prices and switch to a cleaner supplier may be interested to hear that a tidal device has received Ofgem accreditation.
BWEA: Britain to miss cheap energy green targets for 2010 - 15/07/2009
Homeowners hoping to switch energy to a cleaner supplier may be disappointed that the British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) says the UK will miss 2010 targets.
Expert TV host calls for cheap energy measures on existing stock - 15/07/2009
The host of a property-building TV show has said tackling prices from energy suppliers and pursuing green goals is best done by retrofitting existing housing stock.
Low-interest government loans to help homeowners pursue cheap energy - 14/07/2009
Prices from energy suppliers could be tackled by homeowners using new, low-interest green mortgages from the government, according to a new report.
Energy supplier chief seeks to reassure customers over hostile takeover - 14/07/2009
Homeowners looking to switch energy companies could be encouraged by the reassurance of Centrica's chief executive in relation to a hostile bid.
Cheap energy rates available through efficiency - 14/07/2009
Homeowners looking to compare energy prices from other suppliers always have the option of pursuing cheaper rates through domestic efficiency.