News for June 2012
First Utility introduces my:energy service - 20/06/2012
Energy supplier First Utility has teamed up with US software firm Opower to offer its customers more control over their energy bills.
Energy Bill 'must set out path to decarbonisation' - 20/06/2012
The government's recently unveiled Energy Bill must include provisions to give energy suppliers incentives to move away from fossil fuels such as gas.
E.ON 'seeing high demand' for smart meters - 20/06/2012
Energy supplier E.ON is set to open a new customer service centre to cope with the high level of interest in smart meters.
Lack of funding 'preventing efficiency improvements' on social housing - 20/06/2012
Many social housing providers in the UK say they are unable to offer tenants cheap energy through efficiency improvements due to a lack of funding.
Double glazing 'offers remarkable efficiency improvements' - 20/06/2012
Individuals looking to renovate their home with double glazing may be pleased to find they can get cheap energy bills as a result of the improvement.
UN supports natural gas - 20/06/2012
UN believe natural gas could be a way of delivering cheap electricity
Public encouraged to switch to green energy suppliers - 19/06/2012
Individuals who care about the environment have been encouraged to switch energy provider to a company offering renewable power in order to show their support for the industry.
Onshore wind subsidies 'to end by 2020' - 19/06/2012
Companies looking to provide cheap electricity from onshore wind farms may have to operate without the backing of government subsidies from the end of the decade.
Govt 'must act' on fuel poverty - 19/06/2012
The government needs to do more to help householders get cheap gas and electricity to reduce the level of fuel poverty in the UK.
New scheme aims to tackle high fuel bills - 19/06/2012
A new efficiency scheme to reduce fuel poverty and help residents get cheap energy has been launched in the north-east.
'Quiet majority' back renewable energy - 19/06/2012
The majority of people in the UK are supportive of efforts to increase renewable energy usage, which could help homes get clean cheap electricity and reduce the nation's carbon emissions.
Windfarm costs could fall - 19/06/2012
New reports show the cost of producing cheap electricity using offshore windfarms could be dramatically reduced.
Offshore wind 'to see significant cost reductions' - 18/06/2012
More people may be able to get cheap electricity from renewable sources in the coming years as the cost of offshore wind power is set to fall.
Walney wind farm becomes fully operational - 18/06/2012
A large wind farm off the coast of Cumbria is now fully operational, which could help deliver cheap electricity to more homes around the UK.
British Gas to offer advice to smart meter users - 18/06/2012
Energy supplier British Gas is set to help its customers get cheap energy by offering personalised advice on how they can cut their gas and electricity usage.
EU agrees Energy Efficiency Directiv - 18/06/2012
The European Union (EU) has agreed new energy efficiency targets that could help those looking for cheap electricity.
Brits struggle as energy prices rise - 18/06/2012
New research shows many people are struggling to make ends meet as gas and electricity prices continue to rise.
Govt 'has weakened EU energy directive' - 15/06/2012
Friends of the Earth has commented on the European Energy Efficiency Directive.
Green Deal consumer protection welcomed - 15/06/2012
Homeowners looking for cheap electricity could benefit from added consumer protection introduced for the Green Deal, Climate Energy suggests.
BT launches energy saving advice trial - 14/06/2012
BT will offer consumers advice on how they can save money and energy as part of a new trial.
Draft energy bill welcomed - 14/06/2012
Chief executive of EDF Energy Vincent de Rivaz says the majority of electricity and gas providers support draft energy bill reforms.