News for August 2011
Price rises 'will push the poorest into fuel poverty' - 12/08/2011
People looking for cheap electricity tariffs might be persuaded to carry out an online energy comparison in order to avoid being hit with higher prices from their energy supplier.
Scottish insulation scheme aims to cut fuel bills - 12/08/2011
A Scottish government-backed insulation scheme aims to cut household bills for thousands of cheap gas customers in Angus.
Energy production 'should increase in Britain' - 12/08/2011
People generally believe the UK should become more self-sufficient when it comes to energy production, energy comparison customers might agree.
Renewable Heat Incentive 'will help householders' - 12/08/2011
The introduction of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) could encourage more cheap energy users to install renewable energy technologies in their homes.
Shop around for deals to fit energy use - 12/08/2011
Energy suppliers' customers have been advised to shop around for cheap energy deals if they are not happy with their provider's price hike.
Consumers 'more worried' about finances - 12/08/2011
People who are concerned about their household finances could compare energy prices online and switch gas tariffs if they find a cheaper deal.
Two biomass schemes get the green light - 11/08/2011
Households could be tempted to compare energy prices and switch gas providers after it emerged that two new biomass plants are to be built in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
Is npower about to raise gas and electricity prices? - 11/08/2011
People who use cheap electricity and cheap gas to power and warm their homes might be disappointed by speculation that npower is to become the fifth major energy supplier to raise prices.
Energy saving device 'cuts electricity bills by 12%' - 11/08/2011
A device that can be fitted in a home is said to be able to reduce electricity bills by up to 12 per cent, energy comparison customers might be interested to learn.
Energy inefficiency 'can be tackled' - 11/08/2011
Householders who are unable to switch energy deals to get on cheap gas tariffs because they live in rural areas often have to turn to heating oil to keep their homes warm.
Plans for nuclear station move forward - 11/08/2011
Preparatory work on a new nuclear facility is due to get underway after plans submitted by EDF Energy were given the green light.
RWE npower reports £307m first-half profits - 10/08/2011
One of the Big Six energy suppliers that has not yet raised its prices for customers seeking cheap electricity deals has just announced operating profits of £307 million.
Work begins on Nottingham eco house - 10/08/2011
Householders who are tempted to compare energy tariffs and switch gas deals might be interested to learn that an eco home is being designed to show where energy saving technologies can be implemented.
Co-operative Group builds new wind farm - 10/08/2011
One of the smaller energy suppliers to have recently entered the market has started to build a wind farm to provide cheap electricity customers with green power.
Price hikes 'are not justifiable' - 10/08/2011
Recent price hikes announced by four of the Big Six energy suppliers were in excess of what can be justified, according to Consumer Focus.
'Don't bury your head in the sand' when it comes to energy bills - 09/08/2011
Householders wanting to compare energy prices and switch gas tariffs to free up some of their income have been advised not to neglect their finances.
Home insulation 'can mitigate energy price rises' - 09/08/2011
Fitting insulation to an inefficient home could help save on the cheap gas bills for energy comparison customers.
Thousands of Cheltenham residents 'to be pushed into fuel poverty by end of this year' - 09/08/2011
The recent price increases announced by four of the Big Six energy suppliers are set to push thousands more households requiring cheap electricity deals into fuel poverty.
Ofgem targets 'stranglehold' of Big Six - 09/08/2011
The energy market watchdog has pledged to increase competition so that more customers have access to cheap energy bills.
Residents have say on fuel poverty - 09/08/2011
Domestic energy customers in a Merseyside town are being asked their views on the spread of fuel poverty.
Fuel poverty 'is a scourge in society' - 08/08/2011
There are many factors that contribute to fuel poverty, with limited cheap gas deals just part of the problem, energy comparison customers might agree.
Millions more 'will have to choose between eating and heating' - 08/08/2011
Millions of cheap gas customers could be forced to choose between eating and heating their homes because of price rises implemented by some energy suppliers, Unison has stated.
Private renters 'would save £500 a year' with energy efficiency standard - 08/08/2011
Private renters who may not be able to switch energy tariffs because of their contract should have the right to live in a warm and healthy home where they can enjoy cheap electricity bills.
Customers 'need to know' whether price hikes are fair - 08/08/2011
Many cheap energy customers will be worrying about how to heat their homes this winter now that four of the Big Six energy suppliers have hiked their prices.
Wholesale gas costs fall on day E.ON announces price hike - 08/08/2011
On the day that one of the Big Six energy suppliers became the fourth to announce a price hike, wholesale gas costs fell to their lowest level of 2011, cheap gas customers might be surprised to learn.
Natural gas 'cheaper than electricity' - 08/08/2011
Householders trying to find a way to receive cheap energy bills and lower their annual fuel expenditure might consider changing the power supply that warms their home.
E.ON price hike 'stuns' customers - 08/08/2011
Domestic energy customers are likely to be "stunned" at the latest price hike from E.ON, an energy comparison site has stated.