News for March 2010
Energy suppliers SSE review operations at Scotland plant - 26/03/2010
Energy suppliers Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) are conducting reviews of operations at the company's power station in Peterhead, Scotland.
Bosses at energy suppliers Centrica to receive 5% pay rise - 25/03/2010
Top chiefs at Centrica, the parent company of energy suppliers British Gas, will receive an average five per cent pay rise this year, it has been revealed.
Consumers urged to install cheap energy efficient measures - 25/03/2010
Consumers have been advised to compare energy efficient measures in order to improve their energy usage.
Energy suppliers 'make consumers pay for free eco-friendly bulbs' - 25/03/2010
A new report suggests that energy suppliers are making consumers indirectly pay for energy-saving light bulbs that are supposed to be free.
Government unveils cheap energy plans - 25/03/2010
The government has unveiled plans for sweeping reforms of the cheap energy market.
Energy suppliers British Gas aim to reassure customers over strike threat - 24/03/2010
A move has been made by one of the country's largest energy suppliers to reassure customers over the threat of a strike.
npower 'first of the energy suppliers to confirm Welsh boiler scrappage' - 24/03/2010
The introduction of a Welsh boiler scrappage scheme has been welcomed by npower. The company claims it is first among energy suppliers to act on the scheme by immediately launching its own plan and says its offer will extend to customers of all ages - not just those over 60.
Cheap energy from solar panels 'a must have' - 24/03/2010
There is no good reason not to access cheap energy through the installation of solar panels on the home, an expert has argued.
Business energy gas developments receive the go-ahead - 23/03/2010
The government has approved two new business energy developments at gas fields in Laggan and Tormore.
Survey suggests UK's cheap energy wind farms are inefficient - 23/03/2010
A new study of cheap energy wind farms in the UK reveals that many are not as efficient as they should be.
Government's green scheme hailed as 'excellent investment' in cheap energy - 23/03/2010
Technology firm Eco Energi has welcomed the government's Renewable Heat Incentive as an "excellent investment" in cheap energy.
New eco-homes will offer tenants cheap energy bills - 23/03/2010
Four eco-homes that run on cheap energy are currently being built in Glasgow.
Roof technology aims to improve cheap energy efficiency - 22/03/2010
Scientists have developed a new "smart" roof coating which is designed to improve cheap energy efficiency.
Carbon Trust plans to produce cheap energy from green waste - 22/03/2010
A group of organisations spearheaded by the Carbon Trust has announced plans to produce cheap energy from green waste.
Confidence in energy suppliers low in Scotland - 22/03/2010
A new survey reveals many consumers in Scotland are unsatisfied with the level of service they receive in from energy suppliers.
Local authority plans to increase cheap energy efficiency - 22/03/2010
Bury's local authority has unveiled plans to divert greater attention to cheap energy usage and sustainability.
Industry figures to discuss future of Britain's cheap energy supplies - 22/03/2010
Energy minister Lord Hunt is set to meet industry figures to discuss the future of Britain's cheap energy supplies.