News for May 2012
Scottish Power tests tidal power technology - 18/05/2012
Energy supplier Scottish Power has advanced its plans to harness tidal power with the trialling of a new underwater turbine.
Green policies 'could halve impact of energy prices rises' - 18/05/2012
Adopting green policies could have people in the UK get cheap energy by reducing the impact of higher prices for fossil fuels.
Govt criticised for handling of solar subsidies - 18/05/2012
The government's plans to alter subsidies for people looking to get cheap electricity from solar power have been attacked by the Labour Party.
Govt claims fall in fuel poverty - 18/05/2012
A greater number of people may have been able to switch energy supplier to find cheap gas in 2012, as fuel poverty levels in the country fell.
Government energy reforms 'unworkable' - 18/05/2012
Many of the UK's electricity and gas providers have spoken out against government plans to favour low-carbon power.
SSE announces £1.3 million profit - 18/05/2012
Energy provider Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) recorded pre-tax profits of £1.33 million over the past year.
Smart meters 'to deliver £7bn' in benefits - 17/05/2012
The widespread adoption of smart meters to help people get cheap electricity could help deliver a net benefit of £7 billion to the UK's homes and businesses.
Energy reforms 'last chance' for green government pledge - 17/05/2012
Proposed reforms to the UK's electricity market that may result in more people being able to access cheap energy will be the last chance for the coalition to live up to its pledge to be the greenest government ever.
PM listens to Green Deal concerns - 17/05/2012
Prime minister David Cameron has heard from critics of the government's Green Deal scheme who say it will fail to meet its objective of cutting carbon and helping people get cheap electricity.
Improving homes 'can significantly cut heat loss' - 17/05/2012
Fitting renovations such as secondary glazing to homes could play a key part in helping people get cheap energy, it has been stated.
Green Deal 'must be red tape-free' - 17/05/2012
An expert thinks the Green Deal will only work if it is not overshadowed by too much legislation.
Npower teams up with NFB - 17/05/2012
Gas and electricity provider Npower has formed a new partnership with the National Federation of Builders (NFB).
Green Deal 'needs to be improved' - 16/05/2012
The government's Green Deal scheme to help people get cheap energy by renovating their homes has the potential to do a lot of good, but it needs to be improved.
Energy Bill 'must encourage green investment' - 16/05/2012
A group of energy suppliers have written to the government urging it to ensure the forthcoming energy bill offers a friendly environment for investing in renewable energy.
E.ON price freeze welcomed - 16/05/2012
This week's announcement by energy supplier E.ON that it will be freezing its domestic tariffs for the rest of 2012 has been welcomed by one consumer group.
Scots to save £94 a year on energy - 16/05/2012
Carbon policies will help save Scottish consumers save £94 a year on their energy bills.
New homes 'could slash energy bills in half' - 15/05/2012
People living in newly-constructed homes built to the latest efficiency standards may be more able to get cheap electricity and gas than those living in older abodes.
Efficiency measures 'could save hundreds of pounds a year' - 15/05/2012
People looking to perform an energy comparison and switch gas provider to get cheaper bills may also like to consider renovating their home as a way to ensure they spend as little as possible on energy.
Combi boilers 'offer lower bills' - 15/05/2012
People who are looking to replace their central heating system in order to get cheap energy may wish to consider investing in a combi boilers.
E.ON announces residential price freeze - 15/05/2012
E.ON says it will not increase its gas and electricity prices for residential consumers in 2012.
Lincs residents 'to see energy bills rise by £500' - 14/05/2012
More people in eastern England could be set to compare energy prices after an official suggested large increases in utility bills are on the way.
Energy conservation 'becoming more important' - 14/05/2012
A growing number of people may look at ways they can save energy in order to get cheap electricity and gas bills.
Energy bill increases 'to worry many people' - 14/05/2012
A large number of people in the UK may wish to perform an energy comparison to find cheap gas and electricity deals due to suggestions prices are set to increase.
Drop in profits reported by npower - 14/05/2012
Gas and electricity provider npower has seen its profits for the first quarter of 2012 fall compared to the same time last year.