News for June 2009
Britons switching energy already enjoying best European rates - 12/06/2009
Many homeowners in Britain may be choosing to switch gas and electricity suppliers but they are already paying some of the lowest rates in Europe, a report claims.
Lack of cheap energy contributes to debt problems - 12/06/2009
High prices from energy suppliers have pushed more Britons into debt and many have had to use their savings to pay bills, according to a new report.
Oil demand falls as energy suppliers go green - 11/06/2009
Demand for oil fell during 2008 for the first time in 15 years, it has been revealed, as more energy suppliers look to the potential of green energy.
Cheap energy solution wins award - 11/06/2009
An initiative being carried out by supermarket firm Tesco that is designed to help people maintain cheap energy bills has been hailed for its effectiveness.
New funding for cheap energy monitor technology - 11/06/2009
Funding has been secured for the further development of a new technology that can help homeowners keep a close eye on their energy bills.
Renewable heat target for Scottish energy suppliers - 11/06/2009
Energy suppliers in Scotland will have to make extra efforts to provide renewable heat to consumers in future if the Scottish climate change bill is approved by Holyrood.
Selection of Newham Homes properties switch energy for efficient hot water systems - 10/06/2009
Residents in Newham, London, could get better access to cheap energy following a £372 million refurbishment on some properties overseen by Newham Homes.
Norwich hospital unit switches energy to greener source - 10/06/2009
A new hospital unit is to tackle high prices from energy suppliers by switching to a ground source heat collection system.
Body calls for cheap energy payments to be withheld from higher earners - 10/06/2009
The Environment Committee has recommended that payments designed to tackle energy supplier prices should be withheld from higher earners.
People switching energy firms could be encouraged by renewable applications - 09/06/2009
Homeowners switching gas and electricity companies may be glad to hear that over 40 applications for tidal and wave projects have been submitted in Scotland.
Canterbury residents embracing efficiency could also switch gas supplier - 09/06/2009
Switching energy companies may also be an option for nearly 1,900 homeowners in Canterbury, Kent, who have embraced efficiency through the Warm Front scheme.
Expert body: Expand role of DEAs to improve cheap energy pursuit - 09/06/2009
An expert body has said prices from energy suppliers could be tackled more effectively if the role of Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs) is expanded, reports 24dash.com.
Cheap energy wind farms under threat in Scotland - 08/06/2009
People looking to switch gas and electricity to greener suppliers may be alarmed to hear that an expert has said Scotland's wind sector is under threat.
Cheap energy measures and green practices to surpass Kyoto targets - 08/06/2009
Action from UK bodies such as energy suppliers could result in Britain reducing emissions by twice the target set by Kyoto for next year, a report has revealed.
Millions missing out on cheap energy grants - 08/06/2009
Many people could be looking to switch gas and electricity companies to pursue cheaper prices, but millions are missing out on efficiency grants, says an expert body.