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News for July 2009

Ofgem drops punitive charges from Scottish cheap energy firms - 13/07/2009
Business energy and domestic costs in Scotland may yet be reduced following Ofgem's decision not to change the way the national grid is accessed.


Consumer Focus: Energy suppliers overcharging customers - 13/07/2009
Although homeowners may be looking to compare energy prices, a new report from Consumer Focus claims that suppliers are overcharging customers.


Rising prices from energy suppliers could produce more fuel poverty - 13/07/2009
Many homeowners may be looking to switch energy companies in search of a better deal, but rising unemployment could also increase fuel poverty, reports the BBC.


Cheap energy prices threatened by low carbon plan - 13/07/2009
The possibility of getting cheaper prices from energy suppliers could be threatened by the government's new low carbon plan, according to new figures.


Cheap energy rates available through greater efficiency - 10/07/2009
Homeowners can reduce the impact of prices from energy suppliers by being more efficient and helping to attain the new G8 target of an 80 per cent reduction in emissions by 2050.


Survey to compare energy usage finds Welsh Senedd among greenest in UK - 10/07/2009
A new survey has found that the Senedd, home of the Welsh Assembly government, is among those leading the way for publicly funded cheap energy buildings in the UK.


Cheap energy plans could gain momentum through Irena - 10/07/2009
Energy suppliers in the UK could get more motivated to invest in clean energy generation as a result of Britain's involvement with a renewable energy agency.


Pensioners looking to switch gas suppliers could also claim all their benefits - 09/07/2009
Pensioners looking to reduce the scale of the bills they pay to energy suppliers can also make sure they are claiming all the benefits they are entitled to.


Expert criticises lack of cheap energy and sustainable growth - 09/07/2009
An expert has levelled criticism at the government for failing to properly initiate sustainability or reduce prices from energy suppliers.


Those looking to compare energy from microgeneration could visit EST site - 09/07/2009
People looking to tackle prices from energy suppliers could get information from the Energy Saving Trust (EST) to see if they would benefit from wind energy.


People looking to switch energy companies may benefit from Birmingham eco homes - 09/07/2009
Cheap energy refurbishments have been carried out on 26 homes in the low-income South Lozells region of Birmingham.


Welsh terrace to get cheap energy refurbishment - 08/07/2009
A terrace in Penrhiwceiber, Rhondda Cynon Taff, is to have an eco refurbishment in news that could interest homeowners looking to compare energy prices.


Homeowners looking to switch energy could use EST scheme - 08/07/2009
A new online hub launched by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) could help homeowners compare energy details and reduce their environmental impact.


Cheap energy nuclear redevelopment to provide commercial opportunities - 08/07/2009
Vincent de Rivaz, head of energy supplier EDF, was among the speakers at a forum discussing the opportunities presented by nuclear redevelopment in the UK.


Wind farm projects from energy suppliers could boost Crown revenue - 08/07/2009
Plans to develop wind farms on seabed owned by the Crown Estate could increase the body's revenue while offering more choice to people trying to switch energy sources.


Cheap energy 'begins at home' - 07/07/2009
An energy expert has claimed that people in the UK could do much more to help cut their energy bills and ensure they are receiving cheap energy.


World's leaders look for new cheap energy sources - 07/07/2009
The leaders of the world's eight richest countries will this week search out ways to cut carbon emissions by focusing on some of the best ways to deliver green cheap energy.


Cheap energy to come from marine - 07/07/2009
People looking to switch energy suppliers in south-west England could find cheap energy being supplied from environmentally-friendly marine technology in future.

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