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News for November 2009

'Continued govt support needed' for cheap energy marine sector - 20/11/2009
Support from the government will be needed if more people are going to be able to compare energy prices from the marine sector, according to a report from Frost & Sullivan.


Somerset residents could compare energy practices after nuclear exhibition - 20/11/2009
More people in Somerset could be happier to switch energy sources following an exhibition on nuclear power continuing today and tomorrow (November 20th and 21st) in Bridgwater.


NHIC: Need for cheap energy microgeneration equipment to be controlled - 20/11/2009
Pursuing reductions in business energy and domestic prices by installing microgeneration equipment should be encouraged, but there is also a need for control, says an expert body.


Siemens produces cheap business energy rates from efficient traffic lights - 19/11/2009
Electronics manufacturer Siemens has managed to produce cheap energy rates by designing traffic lights that operate with greater efficiency.


Majority of Scots willing to compare energy practices with nuclear - 19/11/2009
The majority of consumers in Scotland are willing to switch energy sources to nuclear power, despite the ruling Scottish National Party's (SNP) opposition to the technology, new figures suggest.


Survey: Cheap energy efficient light bulbs lose 22% of brightness - 19/11/2009
Consumers planning to switch energy practices by using energy-saving light bulbs could be disappointed to hear new figures suggesting they eventually lose 22 per cent of their brightness.


Vulnerable homeowners to get more help tackling prices from energy suppliers - 19/11/2009
Vulnerable homeowners looking to switch energy companies to get cheaper rates are to receive more support, according to details outlined in the Queen's Speech.


Prices from energy suppliers could rise to pay for nuclear power - 18/11/2009
While many people may choose to switch gas and electricity companies in pursuit of cheaper rates, a Labour MP has warned consumer prices could rise to fund nuclear redevelopment.


Over 25% of north-east homes suffering from lack of cheap energy - 18/11/2009
High prices from energy suppliers will leave more than 25 per cent of homes in the north-east of England in fuel poverty over the winter months, reports the Journal.


Queen's speech expected to outline CCS levy for energy suppliers - 18/11/2009
More people could compare energy prices from different sources soon as the Queen's speech today (November 18th) is expected to include a levy for carbon capture and storage (CCS) research.


Efficiency measures could produce cheap energy rates in Chester - 17/11/2009
Residents living on a major housing estate in Chester could find their energy supplier bills reduced as they stand to benefit from a range of domestic efficiency measures.


Energy supplier drills for new oil reserve in Lincolnshire - 17/11/2009
Consumers could find they are able to compare energy rates from more sources if an oil exploration project in Lincolnshire yields results.


Cheap energy rates could be on offer from solar panels 'on all south-facing buildings' - 17/11/2009
Many more people would be able to switch energy sources if solar panels were fitted to every south-facing building in the UK, an expert claims.


Wind power costs could convince consumers to switch energy providers - 16/11/2009
The cost of building and maintaining wind farms throughout the UK could threaten cheap energy rates, reports the Daily Express.


IMechE: Cheap energy plan will not hit emissions targets until 2100 - 16/11/2009
Plans set in motion by the government and energy suppliers will not reach existing emissions reduction targets until 2100, according to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).


Tax breaks could help cheap energy nuclear redevelopment - 16/11/2009
The redevelopment of a nuclear infrastructure in Britain by various energy suppliers could be aided by proposed government tax breaks, reports the Times.

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