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News for November 2009

Wave Hub could enable more people to switch energy sources - 13/11/2009

People wanting to compare energy rates from a range of sources could soon have more options with the imminent construction of the Wave Hub off the Cornish coast.

Cheap energy wind farms may need back-up funded with higher bills - 13/11/2009

People looking to compare energy prices may be disappointed that they could face higher bills to pay for back-up plants for when wind farms are not operating.

Energy supplier set to announce profit rise of 43% - 13/11/2009

Consumers may choose to switch gas and electricity companies with news that British Gas is to announce an increase in profits of 43 per cent.

Cisco: Business energy prices can be reduced using IT - 13/11/2009

Businesses are going to be able to use IT systems to reduce their carbon emissions and switch energy practices, according to communications firm Cisco.

Cheap energy wind farm suffers mail promotion ban - 12/11/2009

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a mail promotion campaign for a wind farm being built in Shetland with the backing of a major energy supplier.

Cheap energy home improvements could be discouraged by high price suggestions - 12/11/2009

People looking to switch energy practices by adopting greater domestic efficiency could be put off by the costs recently suggested, according to an expert.

Cheap energy nuclear plan opposed by Welsh Assembly govt - 11/11/2009

People in Wales looking to switch gas and electricity sources could be disappointed to hear the Welsh Assembly government opposes plans for a nuclear plant on Anglesey.

Energy supplier progresses to next stage of CCS competition - 11/11/2009

Kingsnorth power station, operated by E.On, has progressed to the next stage of the cheap energy carbon capture and storage (CCS) competition run by the government.

Self-builders could switch energy practices with sustainable properties - 11/11/2009

People choosing to build their own homes could save money on bills from energy suppliers by making them as sustainable as possible, according to an expert.

3.6m more could use grants to tackle prices from energy suppliers - 10/11/2009

Many people could be looking to switch gas and electricity companies in pursuit of cheaper prices, but 3.6 million people are failing to claim insulation grants, new figures suggest.

Scottish govt under pressure to switch energy plans to encompass nuclear - 10/11/2009

The Scottish government's plan to compare energy generation technology in the renewables sector and to ignore nuclear power is under scrutiny again.

Expert cheap energy body urges govt to fast-track 'all energy technologies' - 10/11/2009

The Renewable Energy Centre.co.uk has called on the government to fast-track all energy technologies, which could enable people to switch energy sources more quickly.

EST calls for cheap energy smart meters before govt considers 'allowance' scheme - 10/11/2009

Homeowners should receive information about their consumption to help them compare energy practices before the government considers an 'allowance' scheme, according to the Energy Saving Trust (EST).

Expert: Scottish Power only energy supplier that can deliver CCS - 09/11/2009

Scottish Power is the only energy firm in a position to be able to supply cheap energy carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in the UK, according to an expert.

Cheap energy nuclear redevelopment could be fast-tracked - 09/11/2009

Homeowners throughout the UK could find they can switch gas and electricity sources more easily as Ed Miliband is likely to announce fast-tracked nuclear redevelopment.

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