News for August 2011
Insulation 'cuts energy bills by £100 a year' - 05/08/2011
People who are looking to save money from their household budget could switch energy deals and try out one of the many tariffs available from energy suppliers.
New gas power plant 'to power one million homes' - 05/08/2011
Householders in the south-east could soon receive their cheap energy supplies from a new gas power station in Coryton, Essex.
Shop around to find the best savings - 05/08/2011
Customers who are having some financial difficulties in the wake of the economic downturn should do everything they can to save money, such as by carrying out an energy comparison to find cheap electricity deals.
Wind energy sector 'set for growth' - 05/08/2011
Energy suppliers' customers who want to switch energy deals to a green tariff might soon be receiving their power from wind sources.
E.ON announces 18% price rise - 05/08/2011
Four of the Big Six energy suppliers have now raised their prices, with E.ON joining their ranks by pushing gas costs up by 18.1 per cent and electricity prices by 11.4 per cent.
Stevenage homes 'in fuel poverty' - 05/08/2011
One in five households in deprived areas of Stevenage is living in fuel poverty, which could encourage people to switch gas providers for a different cheap energy tariff.
Bills to climb to £1,400 by autumn - 05/08/2011
Householders are set to face bills of up to £1,400 a year from this autumn, which could prompt many to switch gas deals and look for cheap energy alternatives.
Scheme launched to cut fuel poverty and save money - 04/08/2011
A project to help householders receive cheap energy bills and cut their carbon emissions is being launched in Halton, Cheshire.
Heat-absorbing material could cut energy use by 35% - 04/08/2011
Householders wanting to switch energy to find cheap gas deals might be intrigued to learn about a new material that can regulate temperatures inside buildings.
EDF awards £30,000 to community project - 04/08/2011
Cheap electricity customers living in an East Sussex town could benefit from a grant given by one of the Big Six energy suppliers.
Middle East violence contributed to higher energy bills - 04/08/2011
The political upheaval witnessed in the Middle East and North Africa in the first few months of 2011 contributed to higher bills for energy comparison customers, npower's Optimisation Desk stated.
Ofgem to investigate how different energy customers pay off debt - 04/08/2011
Customers who are inclined to compare energy prices to switch gas tariffs might be interested to know that Ofgem is to look into how energy suppliers require their customers to pay off debt.
Ofgem proposals to add £3 to bills - 04/08/2011
Ofgem proposals are set to add money to domestic energy customers’ bills, who will shell out an average £3 more on gas and electricity between April 2012 and March 2013 due to new network charges.
Ofgem to tackle complex bills - 04/08/2011
Gas and electricity customers could soon see simplified energy bills come through their letterboxes under new Ofgem proposals.
National Grid requires 'huge amount of work' - 03/08/2011
Homeowners searching for cheap electricity deals and considering using an energy comparison site might agree that the National Grid requires "a huge amount of work" to be at its most efficient.
Green energy sector 'requires more skilled workers' - 03/08/2011
The development of the green energy sector could benefit householders attempting to switch gas tariffs to a more efficient deal.
Good Energy freezes prices until 2012 - 03/08/2011
Householders wanting to compare energy and secure a cheap gas tariff might be pleased to hear that one of the smaller energy suppliers has pledged to hold its prices steady.
Energy efficiency 'pays off' - 03/08/2011
Property hunters who are trying to get a foot on the housing ladder could save money in the long run if they opt for an eco-friendly house.
Solar panels to cut bills in York - 03/08/2011
Domestic energy customers living in Yorkshire could save money on their bills by taking part in a solar energy scheme.
Home-generated renewable energy 'is not reaching its potential' - 02/08/2011
Cheap electricity customers should pay more attention to the "huge untapped potential" in their homes to cut energy wastage and boost cheap energy production.
npower boss 'humbled' by TV experience - 02/08/2011
The head of one of the Big Six energy suppliers is determined to provide an improved service for cheap gas customers after appearing in a Channel 4 documentary.
British Gas supports Toyota's solar upgrade - 02/08/2011
One of the Big Six energy suppliers has turned to solar energy in conjunction with vehicle manufacturer Toyota, cheap electricity customers might be interested to hear.
EDF announces half-year profits - 02/08/2011
With energy supplier EDF reporting half-year profits before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of 8.6 billion euros, or £7.5 billion, customers might feel their "hackles rising", Consumer Focus has claimed.
EDF wins public sector contract - 02/08/2011
Domestic energy users might be interested to hear that EDF has won a contract to supply public sector buildings, as well as motorways and museums, with electricity.
Ed Miliband to launch campaign against energy overcharging - 01/08/2011
Householders wanting to find cheap energy deals by carrying out an energy comparison search might be interested in a new campaign soon to be launched by Ed Miliband.
Open and transparent market is required for cheap energy customers - 01/08/2011
Cheap electricity customers would benefit more from an open and transparent energy market, one of the smaller energy suppliers has stated.
E.ON and npower 'to increases prices this week' - 01/08/2011
Energy comparison customers hoping to switch gas tariffs to a cheaper deal might be disappointed to hear that two more energy suppliers are set to raise their prices this week.
Ikea goes green with wind farm buy - 01/08/2011
Flatpack furniture retailer Ikea is to branch into renewable energy with the purchase of a wind farm in Scotland.
Energy consumption up 3.2% - 01/08/2011
Cheap electricity customers might be interested to hear that the inclement weather last winter saw energy consumption rise 3.2 per cent on the previous year.