January 2010 news archive
Households to be paid for green energy production
Plans have been announced which could see households receive payments for the green energy they produce.
'Better incentives needed' for households to generate green energy
Consumers believe that more needs to be done by the government to promote the use of microgeneration technology, according to new research.
Consumers offered energy bill advice
Consumers on a Staywarm gas and electricity plan have been advised to shop around and make sure the deal is right for them.
Businesses 'concerned about the cost of energy'
Almost half of UK businesses are concerned about the rising cost of energy bills, according to the Carbon Trust.
Moneywise: Switch energy supplier and save money
Switching energy supplier is one way which households could reduce their gas and electricity bills, according to one expert.
Businesses offered advice on how to cut energy bills
UK businesses are being given advice on how they can cut their emissions and reduce their energy bills by the Carbon Trust.
Cold snap added £1.2 billion to UK energy bills
The UK has spent over £1 billion extra on heating during the recent spell of cold weather, according to new research.
Eco-bling 'will not help cut carbon emissions'
Households are being warned that microgeneration technology will do little to reduce carbon emissions.
Age Concern: Older people are worried about the cost of energy
Older people will be worrying about the cost of post-freeze gas and electricity bills dropping through their door, according to a charity.
Council uses thermal imaging to cut energy bills
Authorities in Lancashire have announced plans to use the latest thermal imaging equipment to help households reduce their gas and electricity bills.
Government introduces new energy regulations
New rules have come into force to protect consumers from being duped by door-to-door energy salesman.
'Action is needed' to help poorer people pay their energy bills
Urgent steps need to be taken by the government to help those struggling to pay their gas and electricity bills, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).
Rising energy bills 'contribute to decrease in disposable income'
The rising cost of household bills mean that the UK has less disposable income to spend on luxury items.
Retrofitting energy efficiency measures 'should be more desirable'
The government needs to make the process of retrofitting more desirable if more homes in the UK are going to take part in the process, according to the Green Alliance.
More rural homes to be connected to mains gas network
Some of the poorest and remote areas of the country could see a reduction in their energy bills in the near future.
Ofgem: Renewable investment will add £4.30 to energy bills
Ofgem has placed price controls on electricity distribution networks to ensure that money spent on renewable energy does not become a burden to the consumer.
The Independent: Switch supplier to get the best deals
Switching your gas and electricity provider could mean you get to take advantage of deals suppliers reserve for new customers, according to the Independent.
New money-saving smart energy technology unveiled
New smart energy technology has been unveiled which could help households reduce their gas and electricity bills.
Keep up with the cost of heating energy in the cold weather
Consumers are being warned to keep their houses well heated in the cold weather and to make sure they received their cold weather payments.
Boiler scrappage scheme launched to reduce energy bills
A new initiative to help up to 125,000 households reduce their energy bills has been launched by the government.
Think Money: Switching energy provider could help you avoid debt
Using an online comparison to switch gas and electricity suppliers has been named as one of the best ways to avoid falling behind on your energy bills by Think Money.
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