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News for July 2009

Eco credentials challenged on cheap energy Scottish wind farm - 27/07/2009
Homeowners looking to switch energy companies to a cleaner supplier may have to wait as campaigners have challenged the eco credentials on a planned Scottish wind farm.


'Homeowners can save on energy supplier tariffs by paying online' - 27/07/2009
Homeowners looking to compare energy prices and get the best deals could be better off arranging payment over the internet.


Cheap energy Warm Front scheme 'failing' - 27/07/2009
MPs have criticised the government's Warm Front scheme that is designed to reduce the impact of prices from energy suppliers and described it as "failing".


Fewer people compare energy ratings on home entertainment devices - 24/07/2009
Over 70 per cent of homeowners know the efficiency rating of kitchen appliances so they can pursue cheap energy rates, but far fewer do the same for home entertainment devices.


Cheap energy wind turbines may be erected in national parks - 24/07/2009
People living near national parks looking to compare energy prices may soon be able to source their power from wind turbines.


Energy supplier fined for falling short on customer service - 24/07/2009
Homeowners looking to switch energy companies to EDF may find their decision affected by news that Ofgem has fined the supplier for poor customer service.


'Reduced consumption could allow energy suppliers to reduce investment' - 23/07/2009
Reduced business energy consumption and domestic usage due to the recession could result in the level of necessary investment in the sector being lowered, a new study suggests.


Homeowners looking to switch gas and electricity could buy solar PV systems - 23/07/2009
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems could be more viable for homeowners opting for a different energy supplier as a result of a new government plan.


Cheap energy AD plant to be built in Selby - 23/07/2009
People in Selby, North Yorkshire, hoping to switch energy to a cleaner source may have the opportunity as an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant is to be built there.


Energy supplier forecasts 9% drop in North Sea oil for 2009 - 22/07/2009
People looking to switch gas and electricity suppliers may be dismayed to hear that BP has forecast yields from North Sea oil fields will fall by nine per cent this year.


Homeowners looking to switch energy may be disappointed by turbine factory closure - 22/07/2009
People looking to compare energy prices and switch to a supplier generating clean power may be disappointed by news of a turbine factory closure.


'Britain needs to do more to reach cheap energy renewable targets' - 22/07/2009
The government and energy suppliers are underperforming on the UK's renewable energy targets, according to a new study.


E.On application could convince homeowners to switch gas and electricity - 21/07/2009
An application being made by major energy supplier E.On for funding for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology at Kingsnorth could appeal to some homeowners.


Cheap energy rates could be available through AlertMe trial - 21/07/2009
Major energy supplier British Gas has announced its new AlertMe trial that has been designed to help homeowners reduce their bills by changing domestic settings remotely.


Birmingham apartment blocks to switch energy to cleaner supply - 21/07/2009
Two separate apartment blocks in Birmingham are to have access to cheap energy when their existing heating systems are replaced with those powered by residual supplies.

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