News for May 2009
ahead - 13/05/2009
The world's largest offshore windfarm - proposed by a consortium of energy suppliers - has been approved by officials after changes to the incentives scheme for energy investments.
Breaking News from energyhelpline.com: the gas & electricity switching service that compares all energy suppliers: Cheap energy through broadband? - 13/05/2009
Cheap energy could soon be supplied via homeowners' broadband network, according to telecommunications giant BT.
Homeowners switching gas and electricity could have tidal generation - 12/05/2009
Homeowners looking to switch energy companies could have access to widespread tidal generation in less than ten years, reports Reuters.
Critics say cheap energy smart meters timetable too slow - 12/05/2009
Critics say the government's plan to tackle prices from energy suppliers by introducing millions of smart meters by 2020 is too slow a timetable, reports the Guardian.
Lack of cheap energy contributes to wartime attitude among elderly - 12/05/2009
While many homeowners are looking to switch energy companies, a proportion of elderly people are adopting a wartime attitude in response to high living costs, according to a survey.
Partnership between energy suppliers and agencies could reduce fuel poverty - 12/05/2009
Partnerships between energy companies, agencies and generators could help to produce cheap energy prices for consumers, according to a new report.
Cheap energy from renewable generation could be hastened - 11/05/2009
Energy suppliers seeking to produce renewable energy projects could find their plans easier to realise as a result of relaxed rules.
Stirlingshire homeowners seeking to switch energy ask for extra turbine - 11/05/2009
Homeowners looking to switch gas and electricity suppliers in the Stirlingshire village of Fintry in Scotland have gained £140,000 from their own wind turbine.
Energy supplier could buy 25% BE stake - 11/05/2009
Homeowners planning to switch energy companies may be interested to hear that Centrica could be about to buy a 25 per cent stake in nuclear provider British Energy (BE).
Government to install cheap energy smart meters - 11/05/2009
The government is expected to announce plans to help homeowners tackle high prices from energy suppliers by installing smart meters in every UK home.
Cheap energy company calls for publicity drive for green funding - 08/05/2009
An energy supplier specialising in ground source heat pumps has called for a major publicity drive to inform organisations how to apply for funding.
Consumer Focus criticises energy supplier reduction - 08/05/2009
Energy industry watchdog Consumer Focus has criticised British Gas for failing to implement a more dramatic price cut for people looking to switch gas and electricity companies.
British Gas price reduction could lead to widespread cheap energy - 08/05/2009
A new price reduction announced by major energy supplier British Gas could lead to lower industry prices as rivals look to compete.
Western Isles residents could benefit from cheap energy funding - 07/05/2009
Bills from energy suppliers could be reduced for homeowners living in the Western Isles through additional funding from a government environmental body.
Homeowners may switch energy companies as British Gas announces price cut - 07/05/2009
Many homes in the UK may choose to pursue cheap energy prices with British Gas as the company has announced a price cut.
Wales introduces cheap energy housing plan - 07/05/2009
New greener house-building practices in Wales could lead to homeowners saving more from energy suppliers as the country becomes the first in Europe to introduce the measures.
Energy suppliers criticised for lack of action on bill reduction - 07/05/2009
The Local Government Authority (LGA) has criticised energy companies for failing to do more to help homeowners access cheap energy.