News for March 2012
Bills 'take up 40% of family income' - 06/03/2012
Many people may be tempted to perform an energy comparison and switch gas supplier in order to seek out cheaper deals.
New regulations 'will improve' the UK's energy efficiency - 06/03/2012
New regulations that will mandate efficiency standards for rental properties may help ensure more individuals are able to get cheap energy in the coming years.
Insulation and lighting central to cutting bills - 06/03/2012
Individuals looking to switch energy provider in order to get cheap electricity and gas may also find there are several home improvement tasks that can help reduce their bills.
Future energy report faces criticism - 06/03/2012
A report that suggests the UK is more likely to obtain cheap energy in the future by building new nuclear and gas power stations has been criticised by the government and renewable energy firms.
Energy 'set for a decade of rises' - 06/03/2012
The boss of British Gas has warned gas and electricity prices in the UK are likely to continue rising for at least the next ten years.
UK 'must not bet its future' on cheap gas, report warns - 05/03/2012
The UK government has been warned against betting its future energy policy on cheap gas, as the market for this fuel source remains highly uncertain.
North Wales residents to get energy saving help - 05/03/2012
Residents in north Wales who are looking to get cheap gas and electricity may be able to benefit from a new scheme being run in Flintshire.
UK 'will learn from past mistakes' when developing nuclear power - 05/03/2012
The UK's next generation of nuclear power stations will learn from the mistakes of the past to ensure future generations are able to get cheap energy and not pay extra to cover waste costs.
Brits owe more than £580m in energy debts - 05/03/2012
People in the UK owe more than £580 million to their electricity and gas providers, it has been revealed.
Govt urged to cut energy VAT - 05/03/2012
The government has been encouraged to make gas and electricity prices cheaper by eliminating VAT from these expenses.
New energy advice service to be launched - 02/03/2012
Individuals who have performed an energy comparison and are looking for other ways of lowering their gas and electricity bills could benefit from a new government-backed service.
Better co-ordination 'can cut cost of offshore wind' - 02/03/2012
Improving the way in which offshore wind farms are developed could save a large amount of money, which may be passed on to consumers in the form of cheap electricity bills.
Opinions on wind farms 'becoming more polarised' - 02/03/2012
While many people in the UK may look to switch energy supplier to a firm that could provide cheap electricity from wind power, there is also growing opposition to the technology.
Welsh govt confirms extra heating funding - 02/03/2012
Welsh government confirms allocation of funds to help homeowners get lower gas and electricity bills
Older people urged to apply for energy help - 02/03/2012
Older people urged to join scheme to help them get cheap energy
Seminar seeks to tackle fuel poverty in Scotland - 01/03/2012
Energy suppliers, consumer groups and local authorities in Scotland have discussed what can be done to reduce fuel poverty and help people get cheap gas and electricity.
Govt solar cost estimates 'are wrong' - 01/03/2012
Government estimates for the cost of providing subsidies to people who are generating cheap electricity through solar power are incorrect, it has been stated.
Mums invited to try out new smart meters - 01/03/2012
A group of members from the Britmums online community have been finding out how they can use smart meters to get cheap electricity from energy supplier British Gas.
VAT cut 'crucial' to boosting Green Deal - 01/03/2012
It is essential that individuals looking to get cheap energy through the Green Deal are offered tax breaks in order to encourage take-up of the scheme.
Scottish govt launches green home scheme - 01/03/2012
Scottish government launch new programme to help people looking to get cheap electricity from renewable energy.