News for March 2009
Romsey MP joins cheap energy campaign - 20/03/2009
The MP for Romsey, Hampshire, joined an energy protest outside parliament recently as many consumers have chosen to switch gas companies to pursue lower bills.
Homeowners seeking to compare energy companies could benefit from poverty bill - 20/03/2009
Homeowners looking to switch energy companies could also benefit from the fuel poverty bill being discussed in parliament today (Friday March 20th).
Eco-friendly housing estate could facilitate cheap energy prices - 20/03/2009
A green housing estate scheduled to be built in Carlisle will offer a series of energy-efficient features which could help residents tackle high prices from energy suppliers.
Miliband asks energy supplier to avoid backdated bills - 19/03/2009
People thinking they may compare gas and electricity companies may be relieved to hear that Ed Miliband has written to E.On asking the firm to avoid issuing large backdated bills.
Pensioners seeking to compare energy companies can also claim £5 billion benefits - 19/03/2009
Pensioners who may be planning to switch energy companies can also claim their share of benefits worth a combined £5 billion, reports lovemoney.com.
Somerton MP joins cheap energy protest - 19/03/2009
Somerton and Frome MP David Heath has joined a protest organised by Help the Aged and Friends of the Earth to highlight the issue of prices charged by energy suppliers.
Energy supplier chief says low-carbon energy will be expensive - 19/03/2009
The head of a major energy company has said that consumers will have to sacrifice cheap energy bills in order to fund low-carbon power generation in Scotland.
Energy supplier chief says low-carbon energy will be expensive - 19/03/2009
The head of a major energy company has said that consumers will have to sacrifice cheap energy bills in order to fund low-carbon power generation in Scotland.
Energy supplier boss calls for viable CCS technology - 18/03/2009
Paul Golby, head of E.On, has called for the development of viable carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to be prioritised in a drive that could help produce cheap energy.
Norwich finds reluctance to pursue cheap energy with eco light bulbs - 18/03/2009
People in Norwich are increasingly reluctant to tackle price rises from energy suppliers through the use of energy-saving light bulbs, reports Norwich Evening News 24.
Only 15% chose to switch gas and electricity - 18/03/2009
Only around 15 per cent of homeowners decided to switch energy companies over the course of a year, according to new findings from consumer publication Which?
Only 15% chose to switch gas and electricity - 18/03/2009
Only around 15 per cent of homeowners decided to switch energy companies over the course of a year, according to new findings from consumer publication Which?
Over 40% scaling back to afford price rises from energy suppliers - 18/03/2009
More than 40 per cent of UK households could benefit from a decision to switch energy companies as they have already cut back on other expenses to afford their bills.
Over 40% scaling back to afford price rises from energy suppliers - 18/03/2009
More than 40 per cent of UK households could benefit from a decision to switch energy companies as they have already cut back on other expenses to afford their bills.
Consumers could switch energy companies to go green - 17/03/2009
Consumers could switch gas and electricity companies in a bid to both reduce emissions and access cheaper energy rates.
Energy supplier earmarks Oldbury for new nuclear reactor - 17/03/2009
Major energy company E.On has earmarked farmland in Oldbury, south Gloucestershire, as a potential site for a new nuclear reactor which could help produce cheap energy.
Bill designed to provide cheap energy gains support of parliamentary candidate - 17/03/2009
An upcoming fuel poverty bill designed to tackle price rises from energy suppliers has gained the support of a parliamentary candidate in Welwyn Hatfield in Hertfordshire.
Bill designed to provide cheap energy gains support of parliamentary candidate - 17/03/2009
An upcoming fuel poverty bill designed to tackle price rises from energy suppliers has gained the support of a parliamentary candidate in Welwyn Hatfield in Hertfordshire.
Major energy supplier announces price cut - 17/03/2009
The last of the UK's six major energy companies has announced a price cut in order to help consumers access cheap energy.
Energy suppliers using cheapest methods to promote efficiency - 16/03/2009
Choosing to compare gas and electricity suppliers could still be a good option as many energy companies are using the cheapest methods to promote efficiency.
Energy suppliers using cheapest methods to promote efficiency - 16/03/2009
Choosing to compare gas and electricity suppliers could still be a good option as many energy companies are using the cheapest methods to promote efficiency.
East Surrey MP backs cheap energy bill - 16/03/2009
The MP for East Surrey has announced his support for the upcoming Fuel Poverty bill, which has been designed to tackle the impact of price rises from energy suppliers.
Most people would embrace smart meters to access cheap energy - 16/03/2009
Most consumers are ready to embrace smart meters and play a more active role communicating with their energy supplier, according to IBM.
Consumers advised to switch energy companies - 16/03/2009
Consumers should switch gas and electricity companies now that the majority of the major suppliers have announced price reductions.