News for January 2011
Govt 'needs to focus on renewable energy policies' - 27/01/2011
Government policies on cheap energy could turn the focus on another 'dash for gas' and stall investment in renewable energy, a parliamentary group has warned.
Ofgem selects bidders for renewable energy projects - 27/01/2011
A number of energy suppliers have been chosen to compete for the opportunity to own three high-voltage transmission links with offshore wind farms.
Solar energy farm in Cornwall receives permission - 27/01/2011
Cheap energy customers in Cornwall could soon be receiving power supplied by a solar farm.
National Grid outlines underground power plans - 26/01/2011
Cheap electricity customers in England and Wales could soon be receiving their supplies through a high capacity underground power cable.
OFT to launch investigation into off-grid energy supply market - 26/01/2011
The Office for Fair Trading (OFT) has announced a market study into supplies of cheap energy to customers who are not connected to the national grid.
Ofgem to invest £95m in network upgrades - 26/01/2011
Industry watchdog Ofgem has announced a £95 million upgrade to Scotland's energy networks, which may interest consumers hoping to switch electricity deals.
ScottishPower to build new energy plant - 26/01/2011
Customers who use cheap electricity in Kent may soon receive their power from a new plant after an energy supplier obtained planning approval.
Npower customers 'might be due a refund' - 26/01/2011
Consumers wishing to switch gas deals might be interested to hear that a campaign group is urging householders to pursue refunds from an energy supplier.
Eco developer receives permission for large solar park - 25/01/2011
Residents in Cornwall who are hoping to switch energy deals might be interested to hear that an eco developer is to build a solar energy park in the county.
Energy supplier to install 2,000 solar panels in Ipswich - 25/01/2011
A series of solar panels will be installed on top of warehouses in Ipswich, which could help energy comparison customers looking for sources of renewable power.
Liverpool mall to run on renewable energy - 25/01/2011
Cheap electricity customers in Liverpool might be surprised to hear that one of the city's boutique shopping malls is to run entirely on renewable power.
Govt calls for investigation into cheap gas and oil supply - 24/01/2011
Energy minister Charles Hendry has called for an urgent investigation into claims that cheap gas consumers have been subject to unaffordable price hikes.
Residents safe after cheap gas supply centre catches fire - 24/01/2011
Cheap gas users in Coventry might be pleased to hear that a fire which broke out at a gas supply centre did not take any lives.
Housing association to boost solar panel installations - 24/01/2011
Energy comparison customers in south Yorkshire could soon have their homes powered by solar energy.
Green cars 'will become popular this year' - 24/01/2011
Cheap electricity customers might find that they, along with numerous others, will opt to buy a green car this year.
Agriculture sector 'should take control of green energy' - 21/01/2011
Agricultural business energy users in Scotland are not taking advantage of green energy schemes, an entrepreneur has claimed.
David Cameron backs Europe-wide power grid - 21/01/2011
A Europe-wide cheap energy project has been backed by the prime minister.
British Gas to offer energy efficiency measures with Sainsbury's - 21/01/2011
Energy suppliers British Gas have joined forces with Sainsbury's to offer customers a range of energy efficiency services.
Undergrounding new Scottish powerline 'should be considered' - 21/01/2011
Cheap electricity campaigners have claimed new research lends support to their proposals to bury parts of a new Scottish powerline underground.
Fuel-poor households 'should not be forced to use Tradable Energy Quotas' - 21/01/2011
Vulnerable customers who switch energy deals to save money could be adversely affected if the government brings in Tradable Energy Quotas (Teqs), National Energy Action has warned.
UK leads the way in wind power - 21/01/2011
Cheap energy users in the UK have helped propel the country to the top of the offshore wind power league.