News for May 2011
Oil and gas industry 'must co-operate with wind sector' - 06/05/2011
In order for consumers to receive cheap energy from renewable sources, the offshore wind industry will have to work with the oil and gas sector.
E.ON and Tesco give money off energy bills - 06/05/2011
Customers who receive their cheap gas from E.ON will soon be able to use Tesco Clubcard vouchers to pay off part of their energy bills.
80% of people 'are unaware of energy prices' - 06/05/2011
Four-fifths (80 per cent) of people are still in the dark about how much their cheap energy supply costs them, according to a survey.
Public 'will not be switch on to green deal' - 06/05/2011
A significant proportion of cheap gas users will not take up the green deal, according to Sustain Worldwide.
MP calls for energy standards change - 06/05/2011
An MP has signed up with a campaign to bring in standards for heating in rental homes to ensure tenants do not pay too much for their energy bills.
Councils 'hindering roll out of renewable energy network' - 05/05/2011
Local authorities are in some cases hampering plans to roll out a renewable energy network, cheap energy customers might be surprised to hear.
Energy infrastructure review to look at costs and performance - 05/05/2011
Energy comparison customers may be interested to learn that a comprehensive review of the UK's energy infrastructure is due to be carried out.
FIT scheme benefits green energy supplier - 05/05/2011
Energy comparison customers who are considering installing small-scale generating equipment in their homes could do so under the feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme.
Expert offers tips on switching energy deals - 05/05/2011
With oil prices currently being affected by major world events, consumers might wish to compare energy deals now to see if they can find a cheaper way to run their home.
UK must scrap renewable energy target - 05/05/2011
The UK should scrap its renewable energy targets and consider cheaper ways to reduce carbon emissions, a research group has argued.
Rio Ferdinand makes green changes - 05/05/2011
Top England footballer Rio Ferdinand has given the green energy sector a boost by announcing that he is making energy saving changes to his life.
UK 'needs cheap energy storage capacity' - 04/05/2011
It is becoming clear that the UK requires more storage capacity for surplus cheap energy, ITM Power has stated.
Fuel poverty 'could rise this year' - 04/05/2011
The number of people in need of cheap energy deals could rise as unemployment and fuel prices continue to soar, the Reading Green Party has warned.
Withdrawing winter fuel payment from some homes 'will save millions' - 04/05/2011
Pensioners might want to compare energy deals in order to save money as the pensions minister has noted that millions of pounds could be saved each year by withdrawing winter fuel payments from certain households.
Award-winning project shows pupils how to save energy - 04/05/2011
An energy efficiency scheme in the east of England may have resulted in cheap energy bills for many householders.
Industry tax 'will raise gas bills' - 04/05/2011
Domestic energy users may wish to switch gas tariffs in light of comments made by an industry body about new taxes.
Oil prices spark protests in UK - 04/05/2011
As the price of oil continues to be driven up by civil upheaval in the Middle East, it has become clear that the situation will lead to increased energy bills, which could encourage more people to switch gas deals.
Heating oil prices rise - 03/05/2011
Domestic energy users in Cornwall might be persuaded to compare energy deals after a rise in oil prices saw utility bills soar.
Wind farms paid to cease energy production - 03/05/2011
Residents in Scotland wishing to switch energy tariffs might have heard that wind farms in the country are being offered money to turn off their turbines.
Centrica threatens to pull out of gas field operation - 03/05/2011
Supplies of cheap gas could be affected if an energy supplier pulls its operations out of the UK.
Marine energy sector 'could supply a fifth of cheap electricity demand' - 03/05/2011
If predictions made by a think tank are anything to go by, cheap energy customers could soon be using more power produced by the marine energy sector.
Cheap electricity demand rises for royal wedding - 03/05/2011
The demand for cheap electricity went up over the bank holiday weekend as millions of residents tuned in to watch Prince William marry Kate Middleton.
E.ON launches solar panel scheme - 03/05/2011
Customers of energy supplier E.ON could find themselves benefiting from a new green energy scheme.
Co-op supports renewable energy groups - 03/05/2011
Renewable energy is set to receive a boost after The Co-operative Group pledged to support an action research project to investigate current and potential obstacles.