News for June 2012
Will Scotland meet renewable targets? - 13/06/2012
It has been claimed Scotland may not meet its 2020 renewables targets.
Govt 'can do more to promote Green Deal' - 13/06/2012
An expert has discussed the Green Deal and what the government can do to promote the initiative.
Adjust heating to save money - 13/06/2012
People looking for the best gas and electricity prices can save money by adjusting their heating systems during the summer.
Govt 'must promote Green Deal' - 13/06/2012
Consumer Focus thinks the government can still do more to make sure the Green Deal helps people looking for cheap electricity.
Govt 'on track' to meet RHI targets - 12/06/2012
The government is well on course with its plans to help people generate green cheap energy from renewable sources.
Govt sets out next steps for Green Deal - 12/06/2012
The government has unveiled secondary legislation that should enable the Green Deal to proceed and allow more homeowners to get cheap energy.
Queen in fuel poverty? - 12/06/2012
Energy secretary Edward Davey says the definition of fuel poverty needs to be rewritten.
Firms put Green Deal on hold - 12/06/2012
Labour claims the Green Deal, which aims to help deliver cheap electricity to households, is getting out of control.
Liverpool homes to take part in energy efficiency trial - 11/06/2012
Homeowners in Liverpool could be able to get cheap gas and electricity if a new trial taking place in the city is successful.
Energy secretary promotes efficiency at Hay Festival - 11/06/2012
The energy secretary has been detailing how investing in energy efficiency could help more people get cheap electricity and gas in the coming years.
Investment in gas 'could help cut carbon' - 11/06/2012
Building more new gas-fired power stations in the UK could help more people get cheap energy by freeing up resources for efficiency measures.
Ofgem 'set to delay' energy market reforms - 11/06/2012
Planned reforms to the UK's energy market that could make it easier for people to switch energy provider may be delayed.
Lack of efficiency 'costing UK dearly' - 11/06/2012
Inefficient energy convertors could prevent many homes and businesses in the UK from getting cheap electricity by wasting much of the power the country generates.
Bristol 'best place' for green power - 11/06/2012
Bristol is the best place in the UK for people looking to get cheap electricity from green sources.
New wind farm 'could cut cost of renewables by £45bn' - 08/06/2012
A new offshore wind farm proposed for the coast of Aberdeenshire could significantly cut the cost of developing renewables in the UK, which may help deliver cheap electricity to homeowners.
Govt offers security reassurances for smart meters - 08/06/2012
The Department of Energy and Climate change (DECC) has sought to reassure people seeking to get cheap energy by using smart meters that any personal data collected through the devices will be safe.
Home improvements 'can make a big difference' to energy bills - 08/06/2012
Making renovations to a home could be highly useful to people who are looking to get cheap electricity and gas bills.
New heating systems 'offer better efficiency' - 08/06/2012
Homeowners looking to obtain cheap energy may like to consider improving their central heating systems, as more modern devices could deliver large efficiency improvements.
EU 'must focus on renewables' - 08/06/2012
The European Commission says the continent has got to establish green energy goals for 2030.
UK and Norway sign energy deal - 08/06/2012
The UK has signed a new energy deal with Norway that could help deliver cheap electricity to households.
'More clarity needed' on green policies - 07/06/2012
The government needs to demonstrate it supports renewable energy if it is to convince companies to invest in the sector and provider clean cheap electricity to consumers.
Co-operative to help lower Plymouth energy bills - 07/06/2012
Residents in Plymouth may be able to benefit from cheap energy bills as the result of a new co-operative scheme in the area.
Longannet Power Station upgraded - 07/06/2012
Cheap electricity provider Scottish Power is upgrading two units at Longannet Power Station.
Scottish govt to cut fuel poverty - 07/06/2012
The Scottish government has launched a new scheme to get gas and electricity customers out of fuel poverty.