News for May 2011
Big Six deny price-fix claims - 13/05/2011
Britain's biggest energy suppliers have denied claims of price-fixing.
Energy bills 'will push inflation' - 13/05/2011
Soaring energy bills could increase inflation to five per cent, the governor of Bank of England has warned.
Farmers taking on solar energy - 12/05/2011
Britain's farmers are turning to solar for their green energy needs as the renewable source has a "natural fit" with land management.
Energyhelpline.com warns of 15% increase in energy bills - 12/05/2011
Energy comparison is likely to be in demand from consumers facing high utility bills in the coming year.
MPs call for investigation into energy mis-selling - 12/05/2011
Energy suppliers should be investigated for doorstep mis-selling to consumers, a panel of MPs has claimed.
Gary Neville wins approval for eco house - 12/05/2011
Footballer Gary Neville has been given permission to convert an underground bunker into an eco-friendly home that uses solar and wind power to generate energy
2010 carbon reduction target 'missed' - 12/05/2011
The UK missed its target of reducing carbon emissions by 20 per cent in 2010
Green Deal success 'crucial' - 11/05/2011
Consumer take-up of the Green Deal initiative is key to its success or failure, an environmental expert has noted.
Gas turbine power station opened - 11/05/2011
Staythorpe Power Station has been officially opened this week with a celebration at the Nottinghamshire site.
Government to crack down on landlords with draughty homes - 11/05/2011
The energy secretary has said that landlords will face minimum energy efficiency standards when letting out their properties.
Cheap energy deals being axed - 11/05/2011
Consumers are facing rises in energy prices as suppliers move to cut special deals and discounts.
Co-op launches new energy company - 11/05/2011
The Co-operative Group has just launched its own gas and electricity service in a bid to open up the market.
Energy bills 'could double in 10 years' - 10/05/2011
Energy comparison is a good option for Britons feeling the squeeze when it comes to their energy bills.
Ofgem 'must watch energy firms' - 10/05/2011
Ofgem must keep an eye on energy suppliers to see that they treat their customers fairly, a consumer group has said.
E.ON to roll out 1m smart meters - 10/05/2011
E.ON has pledged to roll out one million smart meters to consumers over the next three years.
Government urged to provide eco-target details - 10/05/2011
Business energy comparison could be on the cards if the government lays out clear environmental targets, which one designer has called for.
Nuclear power 'most cost-effective' - 10/05/2011
Investing in nuclear energy is an ideal solution to increase the dependence on renewables, a report has suggested.
Energy bills likely to rise further - 10/05/2011
Problems in Japan, the Middle East and North Africa will push up wholesale gas prices even more than they already have, Centrica has warned.
Green Deal take-up thought to be low - 09/05/2011
Not many people will follow up on the government's Green Deal initiative, an environmental group has noted.
npower urges EV take-up - 09/05/2011
npower has called on Britons to considering investing in electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce their carbon footprint.
Father saves 'hundreds' through energy comparison - 09/05/2011
A father of two has revealed that he saves hundreds of pounds each year through energy comparison.
Renewables expected to boost carbon-cutting - 09/05/2011
Energy suppliers may increase their investment in renewable energy as this area is expected to make a substantial impact on the UK's carbon reduction targets.
Event to note Scotland's energy assets - 09/05/2011
A conference to explore the possibility of using the public sector to boost renewable energy projects in Scotland is to be held in June.
Biomass fuel production plant opens - 09/05/2011
Residents of Andover could soon benefit from a renewable energy wood fuel production facility.