News for March 2009
Funding puts Norwich energy efficiency plan in doubt - 06/03/2009
Homeowners in Norwich may find a decision to switch gas and electricity companies the best way to reduce bills as a funding issue could jeopardise energy efficiency plans.
Coalition pursues cheap energy prices - 06/03/2009
While homeowners can compare energy prices to pursue lower costs, ten separate organisations have formed a coalition calling on MPs to eradicate fuel poverty.
Future cheap energy prices threatened by low gas supplies - 06/03/2009
Cheaper rates from energy suppliers may have been threatened by low gas supplies during February's freezing weather conditions, reports the Daily Mail.
Thousands of Wells constituents may compare energy costs - 05/03/2009
Thousands of Wells constituents may look to compare energy costs in search of cheaper rates as new figures shows that 7,000 households in the area are fuel poor.
Thousands of Wells constituents may compare energy costs - 05/03/2009
Thousands of Wells constituents may look to compare energy costs in search of cheaper rates as new figures shows that 7,000 households in the area are fuel poor.
Lack of cheap energy may be prolonged by grid expansion costs - 05/03/2009
The decision to switch energy companies may not protect consumers from higher prices as the cost of grid expansion plans could amount to £4.7 billion.
Lack of cheap energy may be prolonged by grid expansion costs - 05/03/2009
The decision to switch energy companies may not protect consumers from higher prices as the cost of grid expansion plans could amount to £4.7 billion.
Energy supplier announces efficiency winner - 05/03/2009
Major energy company British Gas has declared Green Lane in Leeds to be the winner of a competition to pursue cheap energy prices.
Bridgwater suffering badly from energy suppliers' price rises - 04/03/2009
Over 7,500 households in Bridgwater in Somerset are in fuel poverty due to a lack of cheap energy rates, making it one of the worst-affected constituencies in the south-west.
Decision to switch energy companies could benefit Carshalton and Wallington - 04/03/2009
A decision to pursue cheap energy rates with different energy companies could help residents in Carshalton and Wallington reduce their fuel bills.
Not-for-profit energy supplier announces price cuts - 04/03/2009
Homeowners may choose to switch gas and electricity companies following a price cut announcement from Ebico.
Consumer Focus criticises 'paltry' reductions from energy suppliers - 04/03/2009
Consumer Focus has criticised what it calls the "paltry" price reductions designed to offer cheap energy rates to customers after a freezing winter.
Charity campaigns for cheap energy for Welsh pensioners - 03/03/2009
Charity Help the Aged will campaign for Welsh pensioners to receive more help to tackle price rises from energy suppliers next winter, reports the Daily Post.
Energy suppliers enjoying £100 margins per customer - 03/03/2009
Energy suppliers in the UK have a margin of around £100 per customer due to the lack of cheap energy and a fall in wholesale costs, reports the BBC.
Expert website advises consumers switch energy to fixed tariff - 03/03/2009
An expert website has advised consumers to switch gas and electricity companies to a fixed tariff provided by EDF.
Expert website advises consumers switch energy to fixed tariff - 03/03/2009
An expert website has advised consumers to switch gas and electricity companies to a fixed tariff provided by EDF.
Energy supplier price reduction criticised - 03/03/2009
Scottish Power's price reduction could convince some homeowners to switch energy companies but the cut has been criticised by some industry experts, reports the Herald.
Lack of cheap energy leaving many Norwich pensioners in fuel poverty - 02/03/2009
Although many UK homeowners could opt to switch gas and electricity companies, the lack of home insulation is being used to explain fuel poverty figures among pensioners in Norwich.
Calderdale pensioners encouraged to seek cheap energy advice - 02/03/2009
Pensioners in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, are being encouraged to seek energy advice, which could involve homeowners investigating how to switch energy companies.
Calderdale pensioners encouraged to seek cheap energy advice - 02/03/2009
Pensioners in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, are being encouraged to seek energy advice, which could involve homeowners investigating how to switch energy companies.
Scottish government launches cheap energy campaign - 02/03/2009
The Scottish government has launched a £60 million campaign to help tackle the impact of price rises from energy suppliers.
Scottish government launches cheap energy campaign - 02/03/2009
The Scottish government has launched a £60 million campaign to help tackle the impact of price rises from energy suppliers.
Major energy supplier announces price cut - 02/03/2009
Major energy company Scottish Energy has announced it will reduce both its electricity and gas prices on March 31st, in a bid to convince consumers to switch energy suppliers.