News for February 2010
Single market 'may bring cheap energy' - 05/02/2010
A move to create an offshore grid covering the countries of northern Europe could help to increase competition and give access to cheap energy, it has been claimed.
Move to switch energy source welcomed by supplier - 05/02/2010
A new scheme designed to encourage people to invest in green energy systems has been welcomed by energy suppliers.
Pre-payment customers could switch gas and save with British Gas - 05/02/2010
Customers on pre-payment meters could be tempted to switch gas provider following news that British Gas has brought its prices in line with those paid by customers paying by cash or cheque.
Hopes for energy supplier price war follow British Gas price cut - 04/02/2010
Hopes for a price war between energy suppliers have been raised following the announcement of a seven per cent drop in prices by British Gas.
British Gas 'tempts' consumers to switch gas provider - 04/02/2010
Consumers may be more inclined to switch gas provider to British Gas following the announcement of a seven per cent price cut.
SSE witnesses drop in consumer and business energy demand - 04/02/2010
Scottish and Southern Electricity (SSE) has witnessed a drop in demand for consumer and business energy, new figures show.
Energy suppliers urged to make bills clearer - 04/02/2010
Energy suppliers have been urged to make bills clearer for their customers to understand.
'Benefits of renewable energy production should be highlighted' - 04/02/2010
Consumers need to be made aware of the benefits of using renewable technology to generate cheap energy, it has been suggested.
Energy supplier npower unveils new bill format - 03/02/2010
Energy supplier npower has confirmed the launch of a new structure for its energy bills, designed to be clearer to understand.
Ofgem takes steps to secure cheap energy - 03/02/2010
Energy regulator Ofgem has argued that action is needed to ensure the security and stability of cheap energy in the country.
'Solar panels are becoming more popular' - 03/02/2010
Solar panels are becoming and increasingly realistic way to generate business energy, it has been suggested.
Low carbon energy 'reduces energy bills' - 01/02/2010
De-centralised low carbon can play a key role in reducing energy bills, the Micropower Council has said.