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Government Pledges Support for Domestic Solar

Katie Anderson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:33:15 +0000

Despite having reduced solar subsidies for households by more than half – a change that will take effect from April – the British Government has declared that almost four million homes in the UK will run on solar power by 2020. The ambitious claim is guaranteed to raise a few eyebrows after government officials agreed [...] Related posts:

Get On Board The Big Switch Energy Campaign

Katie Anderson — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:10:40 +0000

Thanks to rocketing gas and electricity costs, the very thought of not paying through the roof for electricity and gas central heating seems like the stuff of fiction. But a new campaign has launched which aims to stop energy providers ripping off customers. With record numbers of people falling into fuel poverty – which [...] Related posts:

Green Energy Report Kept Under Wraps

Katie Anderson — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:18:54 +0000

Consultancy firm KPMG has announced that it does not intend to publish the findings of a report analysing the potential cost of government policy on green energy. The decision to keep the full facts of the report hidden from public consumption was made after elements of the British media ran several misleading and inaccurate stories [...] Related posts:

New Building Regs to Enforce Zero-Carbon Compliance

Katie Anderson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:12:50 +0000

According to new measures proposed by the UK Government, zero-carbon homes are destined to become more prevalent within the next four years, whilst householders could be required to implement energy efficiency improvements throughout the home if they carry out renovations. Government support for zero-carbon homes was declared some time ago, but the suggestion of forcing [...] Related posts:

Energy Secretary Resigns Over Speeding Offence

Katie Anderson — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:57:50 +0000

Energy secretary Chris Huhne has tendered his resignation after learning that he is set to face criminal charges following a driving offence he allegedly attempted to cover up. The allegations relate to a 2003 speeding charge which saw Huhne’s former wife allegedly take the blame for an offence which he is said to have committed. [...] Related posts:

Tackle High Energy Bills the Glow-worm Way

Katie Anderson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:11:36 +0000

As temperatures plummet in the UK this week, central heating systems across the country are working overtime to keep people warm. But for an alarming number of households the cold winter months means more financial misery. Glow-worm – one of the UK’s leading boiler manufacturers – recognises the financial strain turning up the heating poses, [...] Related posts:

Fuel Poverty Catches Up with Energy Suppliers

Katie Anderson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:16:04 +0000

The six leading energy suppliers in the UK – British Gas, E.On, Npower, Scottish Power, EDF and Southern & Scottish Energy – have been targeted by the Fuel Poverty Action Group amid growing concerns over domestic fuel bills. The organisation staged several so-called ‘Winter Warm-Up’ protests outside offices belonging to the firms, which are accused [...] Related posts:

Survey Highlights Energy Savings of Smart Meter Users

Katie Anderson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:21:26 +0000

A survey commissioned by British Gas, one of the UK’s big six energy suppliers, has revealed that most homes in which smart meters have been installed are enjoying significant improvements to energy efficiency. The initiative to install smart meters in homes throughout the UK attracted criticism from a committee of MPs earlier this month after [...] Related posts:

Scottish Power and E.On Announce Price Cuts

Katie Anderson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:32:12 +0000

Scottish Power and E.On have joined Britain’s leading energy suppliers in announcing price cuts for domestic tariffs. After British Gas, Scottish & Southern Energy, npower and EDF Energy made public their intention to reduce gas or electricity tariffs for domestic customers, E.On and Scottish Power followed suit by announcing a 6 per cent drop in [...] Related posts:

70% of Customers Unhappy With Their Energy Provider

Katie Anderson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:28:27 +0000

Seven in ten customers are unhappy with their energy provider, according to a new survey. But despite being quick to complain, it still seems many customers simply can’t be bothered to switch energy providers. New research published by business technology solutions and managed services provider Avanade has revealed that while 70% of British energy consumers [...] Related posts: