News for May 2011
Dorset customers could save money with solar scheme - 27/05/2011
Cheap gas customers in Dorset could save money on their bills by taking part in a feed-in tariff scheme.
Wales 'will double green electricity output by 2025' - 27/05/2011
Welsh householders wanting to switch energy tariffs could find their options widen to include more renewable source of energy in the next ten years.
Pensioner receives letters for paid-off bill - 27/05/2011
An 84-year-old cheap energy customer was left "distraught" when a payment for her gas bill was not processed properly, leading an energy supplier to demand the money.
Having plants in homes 'could reduce energy bills' - 27/05/2011
Energy comparison customers might be able to see a difference in their household bills by introducing plants into the home, the Royal Horticultural Society has suggested.
Householders will only use Green Deal 'when energy prices soar' - 27/05/2011
The "vast majority" of people will only take action to reduce their domestic energy usage when gas and electricity prices soar "prohibitively high", according to Sustain Worldwide.
Nuclear stations to undergo testing - 27/05/2011
This year's earthquake and tsunami in Japan has had far-reaching consequences for nuclear safety, domestic energy customers might be interested to learn.
Shale gas to be sourced in the UK? - 27/05/2011
Consumers could be receiving their cheap gas supply from shale gas if plans for sourcing the energy source are approved by the government.
Customers lose £2billion in energy savings - 27/05/2011
Research from energyhelpline.com reveals a potential £2 billion energy bill saving across the UK has disappeared since February for the country’s 21 million gas and electricity customers.
Green energy projects vie for £64m Ofgem investment - 26/05/2011
Householders in the UK may have been thinking more about how they can become more energy efficient and eco-friendly.
Chris Huhne welcomes green growth report - 26/05/2011
A new report has focused on the importance of green growth for the future, which includes a role for cheap electricity generated from renewable sources.
National Grid launches more efficient wind prediction model - 26/05/2011
The body which oversees Britain's cheap energy infrastructure has unveiled a new method of forecasting wind gusts.
Gary Neville kicks off green energy campaign - 26/05/2011
Retired Premier League footballer Gary Neville has launched a campaign with energy suppliers Ecotricity to make sport greener and more sustainable.
Green bank to focus on nuclear? - 26/05/2011
Government plans to set up a Green Investment Bank could boost the nuclear industry by funding the construction of new power plants to get another supply of cheap energy.
E.ON signs 10-year deal with Age UK - 25/05/2011
Elderly householders in need of cheap energy tariffs this winter could benefit from a new scheme from E.ON and Age UK.
E.ON teams up with Tesco for fixed-price tariff deal - 25/05/2011
Energy suppliers often launch partnerships with other companies to encourage more customers to sign up to their cheap energy tariffs.
Nottingham citizens get free solar panels installed - 25/05/2011
Nottingham-based householders who wish to switch energy tariffs may be eligible for a free solar panel installation.
Theatre to 'break even' with money from energy savings - 25/05/2011
A theatre company in Cornwall has made savings on bills by installing cheap electricity generating equipment on its roof.
Govt 'needs to clarify plans for green bank' - 25/05/2011
Householders wanting to switch gas suppliers might have heard about plans for the Green Investment Bank, but the details are still missing.
Green bank 'is a transformational institution' - 25/05/2011
The government's Green Investment Bank will act as a "transformational institution" in the move to a low-carbon economy, cheap electricity users might agree.
Cheap electricity to come from germs? - 25/05/2011
As many energy comparison customers are aware, the UK is in need of finding new sources of cheap energy.
Chris Huhne to head pylon design panel - 25/05/2011
Energy secretary Chris Huhne is set to head a panel judging the best designs for electricity pylons used in the delivery of cheap energy.
Welsh MP calls for help for rural householders - 24/05/2011
Low-income householders in parts of Wales might be searching for cheap gas deals ahead of the colder months.
Older people 'should ask for help' with energy comparison access - 24/05/2011
Older people who do not have access to energy comparison sites in their own homes could ask a friend or relative to help them find the best domestic energy deals.
Switch gas suppliers before price hikes - 24/05/2011
Customers might want to switch gas providers before energy prices rise further - a situation that both British Gas owner Centrica and Scottish and Southern Energy have warned about.
ScottishPower 'to build more wind turbines' - 23/05/2011
Energy suppliers have benefited from the uptake of renewable energy generating projects, with one company due to build more wind turbines in Europe.
Climate change 'will have consequences for food security' - 23/05/2011
Not only could climate change have an affect on the price of cheap energy, it could also result in hardship for those in need of inexpensive food.
Green deal 'should reduce cost of cheap electricity bills' - 23/05/2011
The government's green deal could allow more tenants access to cheap electricity bills.
Renewable energy 'needs to be bigger part of the picture' - 23/05/2011
Renewable energy must play a much larger role in securing enough power for the UK's needs in the coming years, an expert panel has argued.
Homecall+ goes bust - 23/05/2011
Cheap energy users might be surprised to learn that Homecall+, an emergency heating and breakdown firm, has gone bust.
House-buyers 'should see home's energy bill' - 23/05/2011
In a bid to cut the cost of domestic energy for prospective homeowners, the Energy Saving Trust has called for estate agents to display properties' annual energy bills.