News for January 2012
Three-fifths of consumers unhappy with their energy firm - 27/01/2012
Many people may look to switch energy provider in order to find a cheaper deal and a higher level of service, as there is said to be widespread dissatisfaction with the industry.
Energy firm calls for end to exit fees - 27/01/2012
People looking to perform an energy comparison and switch provider may agree with a call from one energy supplier to end exit penalties for fixed-price tariffs.
Carbon price floor 'could harm consumers' - 27/01/2012
Green taxes implemented by the government to help cut the country's emissions could result in consumers seeing higher electricity prices.
Price cuts 'will bring relief' to millions of customers - 26/01/2012
Millions of domestic energy customers throughout the UK who have been struggling to meet their bills may be able to benefit from cheap electricity and gas as a result of this month's round of price cuts.
Energy prices drive rise in cost of living - 26/01/2012
People have been urged to take care on the roads, as icy conditions are set to hit Northern Ireland today.
Govt seeks to continue FIT fight - 26/01/2012
Individuals looking to get cheap energy by fitting solar panels to their home may be put off from the renovation due to continuing confusion over the rate of Feed-in Tariffs (FITs).
Older people encouraged to switch energy supplier - 26/01/2012
Elderly people who are struggling to meet their bills have been urged to switch energy provider in order to find cheap electricity and gas.
Court rejects govt FIT appeal - 25/01/2012
The Court of Appeal has upheld December's High Court verdict that declared the government's plans to cut Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) were unlawful, which may be of interest to people looking to get cheap electricity from renewable energy sources.
Smarter energy use to be key priority for 2012 - 25/01/2012
People looking to switch energy provider in order to find a cheap gas deal may find they take extra steps to improve how they use energy this year.
Smart meters will offer benefits, says npower - 25/01/2012
The introduction of smart meters to every home in the UK will help more people get cheap gas and electricity, according to energy supplier npower.
New Ofgem powers to help people claim refunds? - 25/01/2012
Millions of people who have overpaid due to inaccurate meter readings by their electricity and gas providers may be able to claim refunds directly from Ofgem if new proposals are implemented.
'Several ways' for customers to save money - 25/01/2012
Individuals looking to get cheap electricity and gas may find there are several steps they can take in order to help lower their bills.
Ecotricity turns to marine power - 24/01/2012
Green energy supplier Ecotricity is set to add marine power to its range of renewable sources – which currently include wind and solar generators - in order to offer customers cheap electricity.
Solar panel scheme dropped due to council cutbacks - 24/01/2012
Plans to help around 4,000 homes in Liverpool get cheap electricity from renewable energy sources have been scrapped due to reductions in the city council's budget.
Ofgem to fast-track network upgrades - 24/01/2012
Ofgem is to fast-track proposals to upgrade Scotland's power network, which could enable more people to get cheap electricity from renewable energy sources in the future.
People urged to read meters in order to save - 24/01/2012
Individuals hoping to take advantage to cuts in gas and electricity prices have been urged to take a meter reading in order to receive savings.
Smart meters 'to give users more control' - 24/01/2012
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has highlighted the benefits the roll-out of smart meters will provide to domestic energy users in the UK, which should enable them to get cheap electricity.
Energy users encouraged to apply for assistance - 23/01/2012
Energy supplier British Gas has reminded individuals of the assistance that may be available to help them get cheap electricity and gas in the winter months.
Govt 'must convince people' of the benefits of the Green Deal - 23/01/2012
The government has a lot of work to do if it is to persuade people they can receive cheap energy by taking advantage of the Green Deal, it has been stated
Millions facing choice between fuel or rent - 23/01/2012
Many people in the UK may be able to benefit from performing an energy comparison to find a cheap gas deal if they are struggling to meet their fuel bills.
Millions of customers 'locked into higher bills' - 23/01/2012
While many customers may see a reduction in their gas and electricity bills as a result of recent price cuts, millions of homes could miss out as they are locked into long-term fixed-rate tariffs.
Price drops 'not enough' - 23/01/2012
Recent cuts to gas and electricity prices do not go far enough to help the UK's poorest families.