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DECC: energy efficiency measures can add up to 38% to property value
New research from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has revealed the value of a UK home can go up exponentially if energy-saving measures are fitted. The study of 300,000 property sales revealed house prices could soar in price by as much as 38%, if measures such as a new boiler, fitting loft ...
Key figure in nuclear industry says UK should not rely on foreign firms
A key figure in the nuclear energy business has questioned the Government's handling of the power source. Urenco chief executive, Helmut Engelbrecht, was critical of the fact much of the country's nuclear industry now seemed to be becoming reliant on foreign companies. The German head of the enriched-uranium supplier, said: "It's just unfortunate that countries ...
EDF Energy calls for simplified gas and electricity pricing system
EDF Energy - one of the UK's big six energy suppliers - has called for a new approach to be introduced when pricing gas and electricity. The French-owned supplier has revealed that it would be in favour of a single-unit pricing system, which it believes would make it easier for consumers to compare prices when ...
Holiday Home Owners Among Those Impacted Most Heavily by Changes to Ofgem's Regulations
The impending change to abolish no standing charge tariffs will potentially have the biggest impact on those with holiday homes. Find out what the changes mean for you?
Small energy suppliers react postively to Ofgem proposals
A number of independent energy suppliers have welcomed Ofgem's recent moves to improve competition within the energy market. The industry regulator outlined a variety of measures aimed at making it easier for the small independent suppliers to compete with the more established companies. Amongst the measures, which were highlighted on Wednesday (June 12), are a ...
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