News for November 2010
One third of Scottish homes 'in fuel poverty' - 26/11/2010
A significant proportion of households in Scotland might have to switch gas provider because they are in fuel poverty, according to official figures.
Energy suppliers receive planning permission for sun park - 26/11/2010
Business energy account holders and homeowners could soon be receiving their power through 'sun parks' after Ecotricity won planning permission for its first such site.
Ofgem launches review into retail cheap energy market - 26/11/2010
Regulator of energy suppliers Ofgem is to launch a review into the effectiveness of the retail energy market to ascertain whether consumers need more protection.
Make homes 'as energy efficient as possible' - 26/11/2010
In a week where the Met Office has issued forecasts for snow and wintry weather across the UK, cheap energy users are looking for ways to ensure their homes are as energy efficient as possible.
Cheap energy 'soon to be generated from wave power in Scotland' - 25/11/2010
Energy comparison customers in Scotland could soon be receiving their cheap energy from wave power after technology firm Aquamarine Power announced a multi-million pound investment.
West Cumbria 'could be location for cheap energy nuclear plant' - 25/11/2010
Customers hoping to switch electricity provider might be interested to hear that areas of the UK chosen to house a new nuclear plant will receive a cash injection of up to £5 billion.
Cheap energy users 'might have smart-power meters within six years' - 24/11/2010
The government has made noises about speeding up the roll out of smart-power meters for cheap energy customers.
Cheap electricity users 'must be aware of fraudsters' - 24/11/2010
Cheap electricity customers are being targeted by fraudsters offering discount top-ups to people with pre-payment meters installed in their homes.
Energy suppliers ScottishPower announce price hike - 22/11/2010
Customers of energy suppliers might be disappointed to learn that ScottishPower will be increasing its gas and electricity prices from this coming Thursday (November 25th).