News for May 2010
'Pickings are slim for cheap energy efficient homes' - 06/05/2010
The current state of the property market means landlords do not have much to gain by installing cheap energy efficiency measures, an expert has suggested.
Firms 'must generate their own renewable business energy' - 06/05/2010
Firms must generate their own renewable business energy, as it is the only viable way forward for private sustainable energy, an expert has said.
Consumers require discounts in exchange for using smart meters - 06/05/2010
Consumers require discounts of at least ten per cent off bills from their energy suppliers in exchange for switching to smart meters, a new report suggests.
Welsh language law 'could cost energy suppliers millions' - 06/05/2010
A proposed new Welsh language law could end up costing energy suppliers millions of pounds, it has been argued.
Residents move into cheap energy efficient development - 05/05/2010
Residents have moved into a new eco-friendly development in Clifton-on-Teme, that makes use of sustainable cheap energy.
Tenants 'prefer homes to use sustainable cheap energy' - 05/05/2010
British tenants are increasingly showing a preference for efficient homes that make the most of sustainable cheap energy.
Energy suppliers 'could raise utility prices under next government' - 05/05/2010
UK consumers are likely to experience higher utility bills from energy suppliers no matter who wins the general election on Thursday, an expert has said.
Energy suppliers British Gas 'offer lower winter bills' - 05/05/2010
Customers of energy suppliers British Gas paid less for their fuel bills this past winter compared to the one before, new data reveals.
'Switch energy providers to save money' - 05/05/2010
Consumers have been urged to switch energy tariffs in order to reduce their bills and save money.
Local campaigner diverts efforts to promoting renewable cheap energy - 04/05/2010
A woman who has campaigned against wind farms being built too close to homes has diverted her attention to promoting renewable cheap energy.
Tories pledge to make it easier for consumers to switch energy providers - 04/05/2010
The Conservative Party has pledged to make it easier for consumers to switch energy providers in order to make cost savings.
Education 'needs cheap energy focus' - 04/05/2010
An expert has called for the education system to place more focus on sustainability and cheap energy issues.
Government 'must focus on cheap energy' - 04/05/2010
The government needs to do more to exploit cheap energy, an eco-friendly organisation has argued.