News for July 2010
Britain could be heading for cheap energy crisis - 13/07/2010
Britain could be heading for a cheap energy crisis unless the country's energy infrastructure is given a major overhaul, a manufacturing organisation has warned.
Energy suppliers press for progress with nuclear plans - 13/07/2010
Representatives from the major energy suppliers are scheduled to meet energy secretary Chris Huhne this week to discuss the progress of nuclear plans.
Cheap energy solar panel market experiences growth - 13/07/2010
The market for cheap energy solar panels has experienced significant growth this year, new figures show.
Sustainable cheap energy drive 'could threaten manufacturing jobs' - 12/07/2010
The government's determination to boost sustainable cheap energy and cut carbon dioxide emissions could be putting thousands of manufacturing jobs at risk, a new report has warned.
EU reports shows sustainable cheap energy is on the rise - 12/07/2010
Renewable cheap energy sources accounted for almost two-thirds of new electricity generation capacity installed in the EU last year, a new survey reveals.
Renewable cheap energy 'marked for growth' - 12/07/2010
The renewable cheap energy sector is expected to witness growth over the next few years, according to RenewableUK.
Religious buildings could make £29m from cheap energy solar panels - 12/07/2010
Religious buildings could make up to £29 million a year by generating cheap energy from solar panels, it has been suggested.
'Energy suppliers overcharge standard credit customers' - 12/07/2010
Energy suppliers are charging customers who pay their bills by cash or cheque up to £100 more than they charge direct debit customers, it has emerged.
Householders urged to invest in cheap energy efficient windows - 09/07/2010
Energy efficient windows can help consumers save money on bills from energy suppliers, an expert has said.
'Consumers need help to improve cheap energy efficiency' - 09/07/2010
Consumers need to be given the right kind of information to help them improve their cheap energy efficiency, an expert has said.
Direct Energy Business gives top business energy tips - 08/07/2010
Firms have been given a range of top tips about how they can increase their business energy efficiency during the warm summer months.
Consumers urged to switch energy suppliers to avoid hidden taxes - 08/07/2010
Consumers have been urged to switch energy suppliers to escape the hidden taxes that often lurk behind high energy bills.
Non-profit energy suppliers Ebico team up with Derby housing association - 08/07/2010
Non-profit energy suppliers Ebico have teamed up with a council housing association in Derby to provide low-cost energy to council tenants.
'Consumers want greater transparency from energy suppliers' - 08/07/2010
A new survey reveals that most consumers want energy suppliers to be more transparent about the prices they charge for utilities.
North-east cable firm wins funding to help develop cheap energy wind farm - 07/07/2010
A cable company in the north-east has secured crucial funding from the government for its part in a cheap energy wind development.
Scottish govt under fire for scrapping cheap energy scheme - 07/07/2010
The Scottish government has been criticised for scrapping a grant scheme that helps householders improve their cheap energy efficiency.
Cheap energy projects in Scotland win £13m in grants - 07/07/2010
Five cheap energy projects in Scotland have been given £13 million in grants to generate power from the sea.