News for December 2009
Copenhagen agreement 'threatens possibility of cheap energy rates' - 24/12/2009
Lower rates from energy suppliers are less likely to become a reality following the recent climate conference in Copenhagen, say energy companies.
Cobalt Energy named preferred bidder for cheap energy waste facility in Exeter - 24/12/2009
People in Exeter looking to compare energy prices and access cheaper rates could be interested to hear that Cobalt Energy is the preferred bidder to build the city's Energy From Waste facility.
Energy supplier: Stake in major new wind farm project could prompt delays elsewhere - 24/12/2009
Homeowners looking to switch gas and electricity companies may be pleased that Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) has bought a stake in a new wind farm project, although the development could result in delays elsewhere.
Business energy savings achieved more widely in Wales - 24/12/2009
More businesses in Wales have made moves to switch energy practices than in Scotland and various regions of England, says an environmental advice body.
British Eco Energy: Homeowners could pursue cheap energy rates with solar power - 24/12/2009
Consumers looking to tackle high prices from energy suppliers could install solar panels and solar photovoltaic systems, says British Eco Energy.
Failure to switch energy practices 'wastes £15m of energy each day' - 24/12/2009
A general failure to compare energy practices and switch to the most efficient schemes is resulting in the wastage of energy worth £15 million every day, new research claims.
Efficiency feature on property website could encourage buyers to compare energy prices - 23/12/2009
While many homeowners could be looking to switch gas and electricity companies in pursuit of cheaper rates, a property website is to allow buyers to search for homes by efficiency rating.
Cheap energy home built to Passivhaus Standard in Scotland - 23/12/2009
The first home to be built to the Passivhaus Standard in Scotland now overlooks the Firth of Clyde in Dunoon and could help its homeowner tackle high prices from energy suppliers.
Residents of Chester housing estate to get help pursuing cheap energy rates - 23/12/2009
High prices from energy suppliers are to be tackled at the Blacon housing estate in Chester through a range of measures including efficient retrofitting.
Tidal energy supplier secures funding for marine farm in UK waters - 23/12/2009
Homeowners could find they are able to switch energy sources sooner as a renewable energy company has secured enough money to establish a tidal energy farm.
Farmers could receive £20,000 to pursue cheap business energy costs - 22/12/2009
More farmers could be convinced to switch energy practices as many will soon be eligible for loans of up to £20,000 to help them make their operations more energy-efficient.
Which?: Households with poor insulation could face 35% price rise from energy suppliers - 22/12/2009
More homeowners could choose to switch energy practices following a warning from consumer body Which? that properties with poor insulation could face 35 per cent price hikes by 2020.
Cheap energy geothermal power plant gets govt funding - 22/12/2009
A geothermal power plant that could help tackle prices from energy suppliers in Cornwall has secured £1.5 million of government funding, reports the BBC.
Simpler eco building code could encourage people to switch energy practices - 21/12/2009
Plans to introduce a simpler code for sustainable homes could be introduced by housing and planning minister John Healey to encourage more homeowners to pursue cheap energy rates.
Survey: Energy suppliers have least consumer confidence - 21/12/2009
The number of homeowners choosing to compare energy prices could increase as energy suppliers have the least consumer confidence, a new survey suggests.
Grant awarded to enable Oxford eco group to help town switch energy practices - 21/12/2009
A grant of £500,000 has been awarded to an environmental group based in Oxford to help the town tackle high prices from energy suppliers by setting up microgeneration equipment.
Macmillan Cancer Support: 25% of cancer patients suffering from lack of cheap energy - 21/12/2009
A quarter of cancer patients are suffering as a result of high prices from energy suppliers and cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Support is calling for them to receive the winter fuel payment.