A move to create an offshore grid covering the countries of northern Europe could help to increase competition and give access to cheap energy, it has been claimed.
A new scheme designed to encourage people to invest in green energy systems has been welcomed by energy suppliers.
Customers on pre-payment meters could be tempted to switch gas provider following news that British Gas has brought its prices in line with those paid by customers paying by cash or cheque.
Hopes for a price war between energy suppliers have been raised following the announcement of a seven per cent drop in prices by British Gas.
Consumers may be more inclined to switch gas provider to British Gas following the announcement of a seven per cent price cut.
Scottish and Southern Electricity (SSE) has witnessed a drop in demand for consumer and business energy, new figures show.
Energy suppliers have been urged to make bills clearer for their customers to understand.
Consumers need to be made aware of the benefits of using renewable technology to generate cheap energy, it has been suggested.
Energy supplier npower has confirmed the launch of a new structure for its energy bills, designed to be clearer to understand.
Energy regulator Ofgem has argued that action is needed to ensure the security and stability of cheap energy in the country.
Solar panels are becoming and increasingly realistic way to generate business energy, it has been suggested.
De-centralised low carbon can play a key role in reducing energy bills, the Micropower Council has said.