News for August 2010
Homebuyers 'take cheap energy efficiency issues into consideration' - 06/08/2010
A new survey reveals that an increasing number of homebuyers are taking sustainable cheap energy issues into consideration before they purchase a property.
Local cheap energy efficiency campaign wins Footprint Award - 05/08/2010
A local cheap energy efficiency drive in Bournemouth has been awarded with a national accolade.
Govt support for fossil fuels 'dwarfs renewable cheap energy funding' - 05/08/2010
A new report shows that government support for the fossil fuel industry is around ten times that offered to renewable cheap energy firms.
High street retail chains to advise govt on cheap energy efficiency - 05/08/2010
A number of popular high street chains including Tesco and Marks & Spencer have been asked to advise the government on business energy efficiency.
Scottish inn makes use of renewable cheap energy - 05/08/2010
A historic Scottish inn is making use of renewable cheap energy to reduce its carbon footprint.
Defra launches online business energy monitoring tool - 05/08/2010
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched an online tool which allows its real-time business energy use to be viewed by visitors to its website.
Indesit set to launch cheap energy smart washing machine - 04/08/2010
Manufacturer Indesit is developing a new efficient washing machine designed to help consumers save money from their energy suppliers.
Britain to work with India on renewable cheap energy drives - 04/08/2010
Britain plans to work with India on a series of sustainable cheap energy drives, it has emerged.
Cheap energy generation increased in 2009 - 04/08/2010
The use of renewable wind power to generate cheap energy increased markedly last year, new figures show.
Manufacturers sign cheap energy smart metering deal - 03/08/2010
Manufacturers Elster, Landis+Gyr and Secure have signed a deal to reach a common standard for cheap energy smart meters across the UK.
Consumers urged to be aware of energy suppliers' hidden fees - 03/08/2010
Consumers have been warned to be aware of hidden fees and charges when attempting to switch energy providers.
Scientists pioneer 'breakthrough' cheap energy solar panels - 03/08/2010
US researchers have developed a new process designed to make cheap energy solar panels more efficient.
Energy suppliers' new annual statements deemed 'too confusing' - 03/08/2010
The annual statements to be introduced by energy suppliers are likely to be too confusing, an industry watchdog has warned.
Energy suppliers EDF team up with Gentoo - 02/08/2010
Energy suppliers EDF have signed a new partnership with social housing company Gentoo, it has emerged.
REFF sustainable cheap energy conference kicks off next month - 02/08/2010
Sustainable cheap energy industry figures are set to convene at the 12th Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF) in London next month.
Asda's NI stores now run on 100% green business energy - 02/08/2010
Supermarket chain Asda has announced that all its 14 stores in Northern Ireland are now powered by 100 per cent renewable business energy.
Cornish cheap energy wind farm to undergo modification - 02/08/2010
The UK's first commercial cheap energy wind farm in Cornwall is undergoing modification, it has been announced.
Rising business rates threaten cheap energy projects in Scotland - 02/08/2010
Increasing business rates could have a negative impact on renewable cheap energy projects in Scotland, experts have warned.