News for April 2012
Ofgem to investigate E.ON over mis-selling - 05/04/2012
Ofgem has confirmed it is to investigate energy supplier E.ON over claims its salespeople misled consumers when trying to get them to switch gas and electricity provider.
More people willing to invest in efficiency measures - 05/04/2012
Homeowners looking for cheap electricity are more inclined to invest in energy efficient measures than previously.
Scottish Power improvements to services - 05/04/2012
Scottish Power pledges commitment to improving customer service
E.ON encourages Easter DIY - 04/04/2012
Energy supplier E.ON has encourages homeowners to undertake DIY tasks this Easter weekend that could help them get cheap gas and electricity bills.
OFT seeks views on insulation market - 04/04/2012
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is set to launch an investigation into the home insulation market to determine if it is offering value to people looking to fit the measures in order to get cheap energy.
Awareness in the home 'can help cut energy bills' - 04/04/2012
The search for cheap electricity bills can be solved by simple actions around the house, it has been suggested.
British Gas encourages direct debit payments - 04/04/2012
Energy supplier British Gas is encouraging people to pay their bills by direct debit by offering incentives to those who choose this method.
Labour offers energy plan to help the elderly - 04/04/2012
New proposals from the Labour party could help older people with their bills by ensuring they are on cheap energy deals.
FITs 'still an effective energy solution' - 03/04/2012
Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) can still deliver cheap energy for the homeowner despite recent changes, according to Be Energy Smart director Charles Dowson.
Govt unveils new-look energy advice service - 03/04/2012
People looking to move house may find it easier from this month to determine if they will be able to get cheap gas when they relocate to a new abode.
Energy secretary dismisses criticisms of govt inaction - 03/04/2012
The secretary of state for energy and climate change has dismissed claims his department has been "impotent" in tackling high energy costs and ensuring customers are able to get cheap gas bills.
Energy firms 'making progress' on complaint handling - 03/04/2012
The UK's major energy suppliers have made some improvements in the way they deal with customer complaints, but there is still a lot of work to be done to restore faith in the industry.
'Huge Switch' scheme to offer cheap energy - 03/04/2012
A new collective bargaining initiative from energyhelpline.com has been unveiled that will aim to help households in the UK get cheaper energy.
Brits 'more accepting' of energy-saving bulbs - 02/04/2012
A growing number of people in the UK may be turning to LED lighting for their property in a bid to get cheap electricity, it has been suggested.
Deadline for FIT changes passes - 02/04/2012
Individuals looking to get cheap electricity from green sources will receive less money from any solar installations fitted from this month, as the deadline for higher rates has now passed.
British households going green to save energy - 02/04/2012
Many homeowners in the UK are looking to go green to cut their power usage and get cheap energy, it has been claimed.
SSE highlights 2011 progress - 02/04/2012
SSE highlights progress made by them in developing new renewable energy sources
'More debate needed' on collective switching - 02/04/2012
British Gas call fro debate on collective switching