News for July 2011
Energy market reforms 'will help realise Scotland's renewable energy goals' - 13/07/2011
With the news that cheap gas customers have been hit hard by two energy suppliers' price hikes, it is becoming apparent that energy market reforms are necessary.
Cold-calling should be stopped completely - 13/07/2011
Cold-calling techniques used by energy suppliers do not allow customers to compare energy deals in an informed way.
Energy market reform is necessary now - 13/07/2011
Demand for cheap electricity could double over the next four decades as the UK's population increases, meaning reforms to the energy markets are necessary now.
Nuclear could address 'desperate need' for new capacity - 13/07/2011
Customers who have been inclined to compare energy deals in light of the recent price hikes from two major energy suppliers might be interested to hear that there is a place in the market for nuclear.
Energy market reforms 'are needed' - 13/07/2011
Reforms to the energy market could help secure cheap energy bills for more customers.
Cold-calling techniques 'should be stopped' - 12/07/2011
Energy suppliers should end all forms of cold-calling doorstep sales because the marketing strategy does not offer the best cheap energy deals to consumers.
Bills 'could go up by 50%' if all suppliers hike prices - 12/07/2011
It is only a matter of time before the remainder of the Big Six energy suppliers hike their prices, which could mean now is the right time for consumers to switch energy deals.
Shop around for best cheap energy deal, Huhne urges - 12/07/2011
A government minister has urged consumers to compare energy deals and switch gas tariffs if they find cheaper quotes.
Heating oil 'is cheaper than electricity' - 12/07/2011
Householders who are living off the mains gas but want to secure cheap energy bills could try using heating oil.
Npower accused of overcharging - 12/07/2011
Cheap electricity customers might be inclined to study their energy bill after one consumer claimed that he was being overcharged by his energy supplier.
E.ON provides breakdown of profit - 12/07/2011
Cheap energy customers might often wonder how much profit the energy suppliers make from their gas and electricity bills, particularly as prices are rising.
Price hike is 'bitter blow' to consumers - 11/07/2011
Energy comparison customers might want to switch energy suppliers after British Gas' price hike was described as "another bitter blow".
More people using savings to pay energy bills - 11/07/2011
Householders who are having to use their savings to pay their utility bills should look to compare energy prices and switch gas deals to save money.
Fuel poverty 'is steadily increasing' - 11/07/2011
Many families living on the breadline could switch gas deals in order to secure cheap energy supplies.
Solar panels 'are financially beneficial' - 11/07/2011
Homeowners are increasingly turning to solar panels to secure cheap electricity and make a profit, according to Eco Environments.
Npower called up on phone 'misuse' - 11/07/2011
Cheap energy users might be pleased to hear that energy supplier npower could be reprimanded for its use of silent calls.
Switch energy deal to fixed rate - 11/07/2011
Energy customers should switch gas tariffs to fixed-rate deals in order to save money.
Energy efficiency 'can reduce bills' - 08/07/2011
Making a home more energy efficient is one way householders can secure cheap gas and cheap electricity bills.
Scottish and Southern Energy to stop doorstep sales - 08/07/2011
Customers who are inclined to switch gas and electricity deals in light of price hikes from two of the Big Six energy suppliers might be interested to hear about the latest move from Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE).
Energy secretary 'will not stand by' as suppliers raise energy prices - 08/07/2011
With the news that the second of the Big Six energy suppliers will be hiking its energy prices, Chris Huhne has pledged that he will not "stand by and watch this happen".
British Gas hikes prices by 18% - 08/07/2011
Householders wanting to secure cheap energy tariffs should switch gas deals today after British Gas announced an 18 per cent price rise.
Competitive market good news for users - 08/07/2011
Householders hoping to find a cheap energy tariff could benefit from plans to make the energy market more competitive, amidst more price rises from the Big Six.
Government cuts energy bills by £13m - 08/07/2011
Energy users wanting to switch gas deals might be interested to hear that government officials have cut carbon emissions by almost 14 per cent in a year in Whitehall.
Solar panels 'save less than originally thought' - 07/07/2011
Families hoping to receive cheap electricity bills after installing solar panels on their roofs may not save as much money as they first thought.
Consumers voices 'must be heard' for Green Deal to be successful - 07/07/2011
If householders wanting to compare energy prices are to get anything out of the Green Deal, their voices must be heard.
MP welcomes energy supplier investigation - 07/07/2011
News that Ofgem is looking into energy suppliers' price hikes has been welcomed by an MP.
Govt plans for energy efficient rental homes 'do not instil confidence' - 07/07/2011
The government's plans to insist that rental properties cannot be occupied by tenants if they are not fully energy efficient by 2018 have been criticised, householders carrying out an energy comparison might be interested to learn.
Small energy suppliers to meet today - 07/07/2011
Householders could soon be choosing cheap energy tariffs from a larger range of energy suppliers as part of a government move towards greater competition.
London residents save energy together - 07/07/2011
A group of domestic energy users in London have banded together to see how much energy they can save around the house, with a £250 prize for the person who saves the most.