News for May 2009
Colchester switches energy attitude to forge green image - 27/05/2009
Colchester in Essex is pursuing cheap energy prices and lower emissions by cultivating an image as one of the UK's greenest towns, reports the Colchester Gazette.
Cheap energy building regulations could increase prices - 27/05/2009
New regulations being proposed to help tackle price rises from energy suppliers could increase costs when the construction industry is already struggling, say experts.
Energy supplier calls for nuclear subsidies - 27/05/2009
The head of EDF, the company that will be leading nuclear redevelopment in a bid to safeguard the UK's cheap energy future, has called for more government support.
Spread of electrical devices could threaten cheap energy rates - 27/05/2009
Homeowners thinking of switching gas and electricity suppliers in pursuit of cheap energy could consider using fewer electrical items in the home, reports the Guardian.
More people tackling price rises from energy suppliers with efficiency - 27/05/2009
A greater number of homeowners are switching energy priorities to thoughts of efficiency, as the move could both save money and increase the value of a property.
Renewable cheap energy planned for Wales within two decades - 27/05/2009
Wales has announced plans to ensure its energy suppliers are all producing power from renewable sources within 20 years, according to the Guardian.
South Hams council supports cheap energy bill - 26/05/2009
Councillors in South Hams, Devon, have lent their support to a bill designed to tackle high prices from energy suppliers that was originally put forward by a Liberal Democrat MP.
Homeowners could switch energy companies in response to online deals - 26/05/2009
Homeowners across the country could find they can access cheap energy on the internet as the result of a new online tariff from British Gas, reports the Daily Mail.
Homeowners choosing to switch energy companies could practice DIY skills - 22/05/2009
People considering switching gas and electricity companies could also pursue cheaper energy by doing basic DIY around the home, reports lowcarboneconomy.com.
On-site EU cheap energy generation proposal criticised by UK - 22/05/2009
Companies in the UK have criticised a European Union (EU) plan to force buildings to switch energy generation to on-site facilities by 2019, reports building.co.uk.
Energy supplier advocates referring rival to competition authorities - 22/05/2009
Scottish and Southern, which has recently moved to offer cheaper energy to customers, has called for a rival to be investigated by competition authorities.
CHP plant could result in cheap energy for Chilton - 21/05/2009
A planned combined heat and power (CHP) energy plant in Chilton, County Durham, could help local residents tackle high prices from energy suppliers.
Which? criticises energy supplier price cut - 21/05/2009
Although the recent price cut from British Gas may have appealed to people looking to switch energy companies, consumer body Which? has been more critical.
Homeowners switching energy firms could benefit from new efficient home - 21/05/2009
Homeowners looking to switch gas and electricity companies could be interested in news that the Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) is planning a new efficient home.
Berkshire development delivers cheap energy to elderly residents - 21/05/2009
High prices from energy suppliers are being tackled for elderly residents of a Berkshire sheltered housing development through efficiency and green heating, reports 24dash.com.