February 2010 news archive
'Robin Hood tax' could help make homes more energy efficient
A 'Robin Hood tax' on all transactions between financial institutions that has been proposed by a coalition of charities, unions and aid agencies could help make homes more energy efficient.
Finding the cheapest energy provider 'crucial as more people ask for help with heating bills'
An increase has been seen in the number of people that are asking for help with their fuel bills, according to an investigation by the Oxford Mail.
Cheaper energy bills motivate homeowners to cut their carbon emissions
Most consumers are encouraged to increase the energy efficiency of their homes to slash their energy bills, the Energy Saving Trust (EST) has revealed.
Make long and short-term plans to make your home energy efficient
Consumers' energy use is mainly caused by the heating and cooling of households, with the recent cold weather causing even more energy to be used.
Households to be shown how to cut energy bills by becoming more energy efficient
Households will be shown how they can use energy efficient measures to reduce their gas and electricity bills by a number of new eco show homes.
British Gas cuts could start price war
Households should think about switching gas and electricity supplier following the announcement that one of the big six firms is to slash prices, according to Consumer Focus .
Gas supplier announces price cuts
One of the UK's big six energy firms has announced substantial price cuts for customers.
Ofgem: Reform of the energy industry is needed
Action is needed within the gas and electricity industry to ensure that the UK maintains a good supply of energy and consumer costs are not pushed too high, according to Ofgem.
Feed-in tariffs 'may not benefit low income households'
Consumer Focus has responded to the government's plans for feed-in tariffs, voicing concerns about the initial cost of installing microgeneration technology.
Households to be paid for green energy production
Plans have been announced which could see households receive payments for the green energy they produce.
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