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News for August 2009

Tesco's clean energy supplier scheme criticised - 06/08/2009
Vegetarian homeowners looking to compare energy companies have criticised Tesco's attempts to build on its green credentials with an innovative plan.


EAC: Government failing to set cheap energy example - 06/08/2009
Business energy costs are not being reduced in Westminster and the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has criticised the government for failing to set an example.


Homeowners looking to switch energy companies could use green loan - 06/08/2009
Homeowners looking to compare energy prices and get the cheapest rates could also benefit from a £10,000 green loan designed to help make properties more efficient.


Better relationships with importers could result in cheap energy - 06/08/2009
Building stronger relationships with gas importers in Europe and the Middle East could result in UK consumers paying lower energy supplier bills, according to an expert.


Cheap energy tidal machine to be connected to grid - 05/08/2009
People looking to switch energy companies to get electricity generated from cleaner sources could be encouraged by news that a new tidal project will be connected to the grid.


'Nuclear energy suppliers should be encouraged to accelerate progress' - 05/08/2009
Firms looking to reduce their business energy costs may be heartened by news that an expert will advise the prime minister to accelerate nuclear redevelopment.


Homeowners could switch gas and electricity rates in Sussex eco homes - 05/08/2009
People looking to compare energy prices and get the best value for money might consider moving to one of six new eco homes in West Sussex, reports 24dash.com.


CRC: Cheap energy scheme failing to reach rural communities - 05/08/2009
The Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) has said that not enough of the Warm Front scheme is helping rural homeowners tackle high prices from energy suppliers.


Reducing business energy costs could soon affect university funding - 04/08/2009
Universities and colleges that do the most to reduce carbon emissions and lower their business gas and electricity spending could soon find they are rewarded with more funding.


Energy suppliers argue Ofgem upgrade estimates too cheap - 04/08/2009
People looking to switch gas and electricity suppliers may be disturbed by news that energy companies believe Ofgem has underestimated the cost of network upgrades.


Government will not be forced to tackle energy supplier prices - 04/08/2009
Homeowners looking to compare energy prices may be disappointed to hear that the government will not be forced to meet fuel poverty eradication promises.


Cheap energy rates could be available with different payment methods - 04/08/2009
Prices from energy suppliers could be tackled more effectively by offering alternative payment schemes that might reduce the scale of fuel poverty in the UK, reports 24dash.com.


Homeowners wanting to switch energy could apply for efficiency makeover - 03/08/2009
People looking to switch gas and electricity suppliers could consider lobbying to be part of a domestic efficiency makeover paid for through a £350 million scheme.


Aberdeen could become cheap energy hub - 03/08/2009
Local residents looking to compare energy prices could be encouraged by an announcement that Aberdeen has the potential to become a clean energy leader.


'Cheap energy wind turbines can cause health problems' - 03/08/2009
Energy suppliers may become more reluctant to invest in wind farms as new research suggests turbines can cause a range of health problems, reports the Independent.


Energy suppliers urge government to hasten smart meter roll-out - 03/08/2009
People looking to compare energy costs using a smart meter could benefit from cheaper bills more quickly if calls are heeded to hasten a roll-out of the technology.

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