November 2009 news archive
Inefficient appliances could be leading to higher energy bills
Household appliances might not be performing at the standards manufacturers claim they are, leading to higher fuel bills, according to new research.
Schools told to use less energy
Schools have been told to reduce their energy bills in an effort to save public money by the children's secretary Ed Balls.
Calls for investigation into big six energy firms
Consumer Focus is backing claims for an investigation into the big six energy firms not passing on wholesale savings to their customers.
Could this be the end of estimated energy bills?
One of the big six energy firms has announced that it will be putting an end to estimated gas and electricity bills.
Lower energy bills increase UK spending power
Cheaper gas and electricity bills are contributing to an increase in household spending power, according to a report from Asda.
Energy firms commit to supplying homes with smart meters
Energy suppliers have pledged to offer every household in the UK a smart meter, which could lead to cheaper gas and electricity bills.
Energy efficient home improvements 'need to be monitored'
Proposals have been put forward by the government to allow homeowners to build wind turbines on their properties without planning permission.
Businesses can save money by saving energy
Businesses could save over a billion pounds each year by making simple environmental changes, according to the government agency Defra.
Queen mentions bill to cut energy costs in speech
The Queen has outlined an energy bill which could produce cheaper gas and electricity prices in her annual speech to parliament.
Reducing energy bills 'should be a national priority'
Helping people to reduce their gas and electricity bills should be a national priority, according to National Energy Action (NEA).
Energy firms should 'give profits back to consumers'
The charity Family Action has called on energy companies to pass their profits back to some of the poorest customers.
Millions are 'missing out on energy bill savings'
Millions of people are missing out on saving money on their gas and electricity bills, according to the home heat helpline.
Energy firm accounts 'should be more transparent'
Energy firms should be offering greater price cuts and more transparency with their accounts, according to one consumer group.
Third of parents use savings for energy bills
New research suggests that over a third of parents have to use their savings to pay for everyday bills.
London homes to receive 'carbon makeovers'
Thousands of residents in London will be receiving advice on how to make their homes more energy efficient.
Energy firms roll out winter deals
Gas and electricity providers are preparing for the winter months by rolling out new money saving deals.
WWF: Energy efficiency can save money
A new report has praised energy efficiency policies in the UK and the benefits they give to consumers.
Ofgem to invest in green energy grid
Ofgem has proposed a £1 billion investment plan for a green energy grid in an attempt to combat climate change.
Two-thirds trying to save on gas and electricity
Two-thirds of Brits are trying to save money on energy bills because of the recession, according to the latest figures.
Which?: Now is the time to switch energy supplier
Consumer group Which? has said that with winter drawing in now is the time to look at switching energy supplier.
Seven out of ten Brits think pre-pay charges should be scrapped
Seven out of ten Brits think that energy firms should stop charging customers more for using pre-pay meters, according to a survey by the National Housing Federation (NHF).
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