News for January 2012
Energy industry 'facing crisis of trust' - 20/01/2012
Many energy suppliers may have to work hard and offer good deals to persuade people to switch gas suppliers to them, as the industry is said to be suffering from a lack of consumer confidence.
Govt begins new process to cut FIT subsides - 20/01/2012
People looking to get cheap energy and take advantage of the government's Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme by installing solar panels may be interested to hear the coalition has begun a new process to cut the level of subsidies paid.
Smart meters 'change how people use energy' - 20/01/2012
The implementation of smart meters into homes throughout the country could help people get cheap electricity by allowing them to take greater control of their energy consumption.
Missing 'missing out' on cheap energy - 20/01/2012
Millions of people in the UK could benefit from performing an energy comparison in order to find a cheaper gas and electricity deal.
Scottish Power to help smaller suppliers - 19/01/2012
Scottish Power has announced plans to improve the liquidity of the wholesale electricity market in the UK and assist smaller energy suppliers to operate successfully.
SSE offers extra help to cut fuel bills - 19/01/2012
Energy supplier SSE has announced it is supporting Big Energy Week by giving its customers practical advice and assistance in getting cheap energy bills.
One in three homes miss out on savings - 19/01/2012
A third of domestic energy customers will not see any reductions in their gas and electricity prices as a result of this month's cuts.
Govt help 'vital' to elderly energy users - 18/01/2012
Assistance such as the winter fuel allowance is crucial in ensuing many elderly people are able to access cheap energy supplies in the colder months of the year.
Green Deal 'essential' for the country's future - 18/01/2012
Minister for climate change Greg Barker has stated the Green Deal initiative - which could help people get cheap energy by making their homes more efficient - is vital to the country's future.
Energy bills 'still a significant pressure' on living expenses - 18/01/2012
Many elderly people may be able to benefit from going online to compare energy providers and find a cheap gas deal, as the cost of fuel is said to still be a key issue for retirees.
Huhne: Energy customers should shop around - 18/01/2012
The secretary of state for energy and climate change has encouraged people to perform a price comparison to see if they can find cheaper gas and electricity prices.
People 'should still be encouraged' to fit solar panels - 17/01/2012
Individuals seeking cheap electricity deals using renewable energy sources should still be encouraged to consider the benefits of solar power.
Many people worried over fuel bills, survey finds - 17/01/2012
Many people may like to perform an energy comparison and switch gas supplier to find a cheaper deal, as worries over the cost of fuel are said to be widespread.
Govt 'needs to add protections' to smart meter rollout - 17/01/2012
People who are hoping to get cheap energy through the use of smart meters may be interested in a new report that has warned more measures need to be put in place to protect energy customers.
E.ON and Scottish Power cut prices - 17/01/2012
Scottish Power and E.ON have both announced cuts in the cost of their domestic energy deals, meaning all of the Big Six providers have now dropped their gas or electricity prices.
Govt 'should reconsider' smart meter rollout - 16/01/2012
People who are hoping to get cheap energy as a result of having a smart meter installed on their property may be interested in a call from one consumer group for the programme to be rethought.
Local energy schemes to receive govt funding boost - 16/01/2012
People looking to compare energy deals to get cheap gas prices may be pleased to hear the first schemes to receive support from a new government scheme have been announced.
npower becomes latest firm to announce price cuts - 16/01/2012
Energy supplier npower has followed the lead of several other major providers by announcing it is to cut its prices.
UK 'needs major changes to heating' - 16/01/2012
The UK needs to make radical changes to the way it heats its homes and reduce the amount of people using gas providers for their fuel sources.