News for June 2009
Green cheap energy could be boosted by Scottish climate bill - 26/06/2009
Homeowners may get better opportunities to switch energy supply as a new climate bill in Scotland could boost the country's renewable industry.
Homeowners looking to compare energy prices could get a smart meter - 26/06/2009
While price rises from energy suppliers remain high, nearly 20,000 homes across the UK are able to monitor their precise energy usage through a smart gas meter.
Cheap energy turbines set to proliferate in UK - 26/06/2009
People wanting to switch gas and electricity supplier could be offered a greener alternative as plans have been approved to step up offshore wind farm development.
Cheap energy to tackle fuel poverty 'not very close' for consumers - 25/06/2009
People looking to switch energy companies in pursuit of lower prices may be dismayed to hear the government has admitted it may not reach its fuel poverty target.
Energy suppliers overcharging by average of £74 a year - 25/06/2009
Homeowners may choose to compare energy prices with news from a watchdog that average annual overcharging surpasses £70.
Cheap energy design for Scottish homes - 25/06/2009
People looking to switch energy suppliers in Scotland may find that they can significantly cut their bills by moving into a new environmentally-friendly house.
Cheap energy more attainable if gas storage is boosted - 24/06/2009
Prices from energy suppliers are more likely to be lower in the future if gas storage facilities are improved and dependence on imports is reduced, according to a new report.
Future housing could cut bills from energy suppliers through solar panels - 24/06/2009
Homeowners looking to compare energy prices in the future could have more choice if all properties are built with solar panels installed.
'Cheap energy could come from wind farms' - 24/06/2009
People looking to switch energy supplier could find they are able to access cheap energy from wind farms more easily in the future, according to one expert.
Energy suppliers may be forced to compensate for overcharging - 23/06/2009
Homeowners looking to switch energy firms in response to overcharging could receive compensation if suppliers are found to have breached European Union (EU) regulations.
EST: Homeowners looking to switch energy companies could also save through efficiency - 23/06/2009
Around £340 could be trimmed from the average energy supplier bill each year if homeowners follow a few guidelines from the Energy Saving Trust (EST), reports the Telegraph.
Specialist organisations address lack of cheap energy - 23/06/2009
People who compare energy prices off the mains gas network often find higher costs and a series of specialist organisations are joining forces to address this.
Homeowners looking to switch energy companies may benefit from eco washer - 23/06/2009
People looking to compare energy prices to get the best market deals are among those who could benefit from buying a new, energy-saving washing machine.
National Grid: More storage capacity planned for green cheap energy - 23/06/2009
Prices from energy suppliers will be tackled by improving grid capacity in the coming years, while consumers' energy use will also be a factor, reports Smart Meters.
Former minister helps expand GSHP cheap energy technology - 22/06/2009
People looking to switch energy companies may be interested to hear that a former minister is helping create a company to expand ground source heat pump (GSHP) technology.
Energy supplier says greener power will cost the consumer - 22/06/2009
Homeowners such as those looking to compare energy prices should be made aware that making the national supply greener will be costly, according to one supplier.
Cheap energy generation could create many jobs - 22/06/2009
The decision to switch energy supplies to cleaner alternatives such as nuclear and renewable generation could produce thousands of new jobs, reports the Press Association.
People comparing energy prices are among those faced with higher green charges - 22/06/2009
Cheap energy rates are further threatened by the government's aim to reduce the environmental impact of carbon capture and storage (CCS) plants, according to the Daily Express.