News for June 2011
Govt 'is serious' about long-term green energy improvements - 30/06/2011
Domestic energy users might like to switch energy deals to a green energy tariff in light of energy secretary Chris Huhne's latest comments.
Solar energy benefits 'seem too good to be true' - 30/06/2011
There is a "unique opportunity" right now for energy comparison customers to improve the energy efficiency of their home and install low carbon measures.
Smart meter rollout 'requires reviews' - 30/06/2011
Consumers who want to monitor and control their use of cheap gas may soon be able to use a smart meter, but not before the government has addressed the value for money aspect.
Centrica will reluctantly raise prices - 30/06/2011
Consumers might wish to compare energy tariffs and switch gas and electricity deals now before the next round of price hikes.
Do poor households pay more for energy? - 30/06/2011
The government must do more to help people who cannot afford to pay even cheap energy bills, an MP has stated.
Green energy means stable economy - 30/06/2011
Britain needs to get off the "oil hook" and start producing more of its own cheap energy from green sources, the energy secretary has said.
Energy suppliers to be questioned by MSPs - 29/06/2011
Energy suppliers are set to be questioned by members of the Scottish parliament over their price intentions.
Government cuts 'will affect green energy supplies' - 29/06/2011
Domestic energy customers may struggle to find cheap energy tariffs which use green sources because of government cuts.
British Gas price rise 'is on the way' - 29/06/2011
Householders might wish to compare gas and electricity prices now ahead of the next announcement from an energy supplier that costs are going up.
Consumers in 60s most likely to switch - 29/06/2011
Consumers aged over 60 are most likely to compare gas and electricity prices and switch energy deals, according to new research.
Green tax 'adds £1bn to bills' - 29/06/2011
A green tax on carbon emissions could add £1 billion to the bills of domestic energy customers while making no difference to total greenhouse gas output, a report has claimed.
MP criticises Cameron over 'enormous increases' in energy bills - 28/06/2011
Prime minister David Cameron has faced questioning over the lack of cheap energy deals for British consumers in parliament.
Wave energy industry receives £20m cash injection - 28/06/2011
Householders might be inclined to switch gas tariffs to a greener power source after hearing that the UK's marine energy industry is set to receive a £20 million boost.
Home energy efficiency improvements 'can be free' - 28/06/2011
Legislation such as the government's Green Deal could persuade more people to install energy efficiency improvements and compare energy deals to cut bills.
Coventry Cathedral is going green - 28/06/2011
A cathedral is set to become the first in the UK to install solar panels in a bid to reduce its commercial electricity bills.
Council 'to cut £100k in energy bills' - 28/06/2011
A local authority is set to lower its energy bills by more than £100,000 by signing up to the Carbon Trust's Public Sector Carbon Management scheme.