News for February 2009
Infrastructure improvements needed 'to make cheap energy a reality' - 13/02/2009
Improvements will need to be made to energy infrastructure in the UK in order to ensure that cheap energy can be attained from nuclear and renewable development.
Plans announced to access cheap energy through domestic efficiency - 13/02/2009
The government has announced plans to access cheap energy by installing domestic energy-efficient materials in all UK homes by 2030.
Major energy supplier reduces electricity by 9% - 13/02/2009
Major energy supplier E.On has announced it will be reducing its electricity prices by nine per cent from the end of March.
Pensioners missing out on benefits designed to access cheap energy - 12/02/2009
Many pensioners are missing out on benefits designed to help them have better access to cheap energy to heat their homes, reports the Lancashire Telegraph.
Energy suppliers sitting on around £4 billion direct debit surplus - 12/02/2009
Energy suppliers have collected around £4 billion in surplus funds from direct debit payments and are now seeking to further raise direct debit bills, according to Mail Online.
New device from Google could help access cheap energy - 12/02/2009
Via its blog, internet search engine Google has announced research on new software that could help provide better access to cheap energy.
New device from Google could help access cheap energy - 12/02/2009
Via its blog, internet search engine Google has announced research on new software that could help provide better access to cheap energy.
LGA calls for energy suppliers to contribute £500 million for energy efficiency - 12/02/2009
The Local Government Authority (LGA) has called for energy suppliers to make a compulsory £500 million contribution each year towards boosting energy efficiency, reports the Press Association.
Energy suppliers unable to say when cheap energy will come - 11/02/2009
Four of the UK's major energy suppliers have told MPs that they are unable to say when British consumers will have better access to cheap energy, reports the BBC.
Energy suppliers unable to say when cheap energy will come - 11/02/2009
Four of the UK's major energy suppliers have told MPs that they are unable to say when British consumers will have better access to cheap energy, reports the BBC.
Minister calls for improved access to cheap energy in rural Scotland - 11/02/2009
The communities minister has called for energy-efficiency measures to bring cheap energy prices to rural Scottish areas more effectively, reports the BBC.
EA chief calls for more advice on accessing cheap energy - 11/02/2009
The chairman of the Environment Agency (EA) has called for advice to be more readily available to the public on how to access cheap energy.
Energy supplier announces move into marine power - 11/02/2009
Major energy supplier E.On has announced plans to move into marine power by buying and testing a Pelamis wave device off the British coast.
Energy supplier announces move into marine power - 11/02/2009
Major energy supplier E.On has announced plans to move into marine power by buying and testing a Pelamis wave device off the British coast.
home makeover could offer cheap energy - 10/02/2009
A quarter of Britain's homes could be offered an environmental facelift under new plans from the government, potentially increasing access to cheap energy supplies.
Breaking News from energyhelpline.com: the gas & electricity switching service that compares all energy suppliers 'Tough' to keep cheap energy supplies green - 10/02/2009
Suppliers of cheap energy from renewable sources rather than traditional methods could face a difficult time remaining competitive in the marketplace during the recession, it has been claimed.
Breaking News from energyhelpline.com: the gas & electricity switching service that compares all energy suppliers Warning over cheap energy prices - 10/02/2009
Cheap energy bills are not about to return to the market despite recent falls in wholesale gas and electricity prices, it has been claimed.
Breaking News from energyhelpline.com: the gas & electricity switching service that compares all energy suppliers Scottish Power prepares to harness waves for cheap energy - 10/02/2009
Scottish Power is pushing ahead with plans to massively increase the amount of cheap energy it harnesses from environmentally-friendly sources.
Oil prices 'hit green energy plans' - 09/02/2009
Falling oil prices could hold back the development of some green energy options, it has been claimed.