News for July 2010
Energy suppliers Scottish Power launch energy efficiency funding scheme - 06/07/2010
Scottish Power Energy People Trust has launched a cheap energy efficiency scheme in conjunction with Link Housing Association.
Energy suppliers EDF to build nuclear reactors in Somerset - 06/07/2010
Energy suppliers EDF are planning to build two new nuclear reactors in the Hinkley area of Somerset.
Energy suppliers in Ofgem probed named - 06/07/2010
The two energy suppliers being probed by Ofgem for charging customers over the odds have been revealed.
Energy suppliers raise prices - 06/07/2010
Energy suppliers are increasing the price of power for new customers, industry experts have warned.
Offshore cheap energy wind market 'needs lessons from oil and gas industries' - 05/07/2010
The offshore cheap energy wind market could learn vital lessons from the oil and gas industries, an expert has suggested.
Central eco body would help attract sustainable cheap energy investment - 05/07/2010
Industry experts believe that a central body tasked with taking charge of environmental business policy would help stimulate investment in sustainable cheap energy.
Energy suppliers British Gas to dish out free solar panels to schools - 05/07/2010
Energy suppliers British Gas have launched a new scheme to give away solar panels to schools in Britain.
New bill format makes it easier for consumers to compare energy providers - 05/07/2010
The new changes to energy bills will make it easier for consumers to compare energy providers, according to Consumer Focus.
Cheap energy offshore wind industry 'must be de-risked' - 02/07/2010
The risks involved in the cheap energy offshore wind industry need to be reduced, the Carbon Trust has said.
Cheap energy taxes 'causes energy bills to rise' - 02/07/2010
Taxes from cheap energy efficiency schemes are causing domestic energy bills to rise, an expert has said.
Govt 'must focus on cheap energy and green investment bank' - 02/07/2010
An environment industry figure has called on the government to focus on cheap energy and implement plans for the green investment bank.
Offshore wind industry 'provides supply of cheap energy and jobs' - 01/07/2010
The offshore wind industry can provide an "indigenous" supply of cheap energy and jobs, an industry figure has said.
Energy suppliers 'must help Britain meet carbon reduction targets' - 01/07/2010
Energy suppliers have been warned that there will be no get out clause in their role in improving efficiency and reducing carbon emissions in Britain.
Power station highlights importance of cheap energy biomass - 01/07/2010
Coal-fired power station Drax has called on the government to change its regulations to make it possible to take advantage of cheap energy in the form of biomass.
Ofgem questions 2 energy suppliers over unfair prices - 01/07/2010
Two major energy suppliers are being queried by regulator Ofgem amid allegations of charging their customers too much.
Cheap energy saving light bulb scheme scrapped - 01/07/2010
The new government has scrapped a cheap energy scheme designed to promote efficient light bulbs.