News for April 2009
Breaking News from energyhelpline.com: the gas & electricity switching service that compares all energy suppliers: New green energy technology unveiled - 27/04/2009
Experts have come up with a new device that could provide a new generation of green energy through wave power, offering consumers looking to switch energy suppliers a greater opportunity to choose an environmentally-friendly supplier.
Breaking News from energyhelpline.com: the gas & electricity switching service that compares all energy suppliers: Green energy boost from Carbon Trust - 27/04/2009
The Carbon Trust has launched a new scheme designed to increase the development of green energy technology across the UK.
Consumer Focus criticises Budget report for cheap energy shortcomings - 23/04/2009
Comparing energy prices may grow more popular as watchdog Consumer Focus has criticised the Budget report for what it says are investment shortcomings in energy efficiency.
Homeowners could switch energy companies as cost of green economy continues to rise - 23/04/2009
Cheap energy bills could be under threat as the chancellor announced plans to introduce new carbon budgets in a bid to reduce UK emissions, reports the Daily Mail.
Comparing energy prices possible solution with Budget efficiency criticism - 23/04/2009
Many current homeowners could choose to switch energy companies following criticism from an expert body that the Budget has failed to address issues in existing housing stock.
MP responds to cheap energy request from autism group - 23/04/2009
An autism group calling for relief from energy suppliers' high rates has received a personal response from an MP.
Millions of homes to gain cheap energy through efficiency - 22/04/2009
A total of seven million UK homes could have access to reduced prices from energy suppliers as the result of government retrofitting over the next ten years.
Big savings could be made if Britain switches energy to renewable sources - 22/04/2009
Britain could save nearly £13 billion a year through cheap energy generation if a concerted effort is made to adopt a large renewable energy strategy within the next decade.
People switching energy companies could welcome Lancashire efficiency scheme - 22/04/2009
Homeowners comparing energy prices in Lancashire could be encouraged by plans to launch an energy efficiency scheme in the region.
Thousands of Cumbrians suffering from lack of cheap energy - 22/04/2009
Around 4,000 homeowners in Cumbria are struggling to cope with high prices from energy suppliers, according to the News and Star.
Investment in clean cheap energy falls - 22/04/2009
The amount spent in the UK on green power generation by energy suppliers and other bodies fell in the first quarter of 2009, reports the Financial Times.
Gas storage could increase as people decide whether to switch energy companies - 22/04/2009
The UK's gas storage facilities may increase as many homeowners choose whether to switch gas and electricity firms, reports the Telegraph.
Many pensioners enjoying cheaper energy with free heating systems - 22/04/2009
Fewer pensioners in Scotland may need to compare energy prices given that a greater number have received free heating systems from the government.
Budget could offer better access to cheap energy - 22/04/2009
The chancellor, Alistair Darling, could take the opportunity to help families struggling with high prices from energy suppliers, according to an energy poverty charity.
People comparing gas and electricity prices could benefit from Tory plan - 21/04/2009
A new Tory plan to offer £6,500 to retrofit every UK home may inspire homeowners currently looking to switch energy companies.
New gadgets could help homeowners pursue cheap energy - 21/04/2009
Homeowners looking to switch energy companies could also use a range of new gadgets designed to improve domestic energy efficiency, reports the Guardian.
Wick homeowners comparing energy prices could benefit from wind farm - 21/04/2009
Homeowners in Wick, north-east Scotland, who are considering switching gas and electricity companies may benefit from a wind farm in the area.
CCS technology could threaten cheap energy prices - 21/04/2009
Adopting carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology on coal-fired power stations could elevate prices from energy suppliers.