March 2011 news archive
Business gas prices affected by govt and industry meeting?
A meeting has taken place between the government and members of the fuel industry to consider the effects of a tax increase on suppliers.
Business electricity consumers to benefit from smart meters?
A national rollout of smart energy meters has been support by the government.
Business energy customers could note GSK's £3.8m savings
GlaxoSmithKline has been given an award by the Carbon Trust for reducing CO2 levels and saving £3.8 million in energy costs.
Business energy consumers 'need to prepare for climate change'
An expert has warned companies will risk "costly disruption" if they do not assess environmental impacts to their trade.
UK is not as green as it used to be, according to new findings
According to the Guardian Online, the UK is rapidly losing the race to be the global powerhouse of the green economy. According to rankings released this week, the UK has slipped from being third in the world in terms of investment in green growth to 13th. This means we are far behind developing countries such ...
Experts welcome business energy tariff changes
Politicians and watchdog's have responded to Ofgem's new measures.
Bristol business energy customers note 'money-saving measures'
Authorities in Bristol have announced street lamps in the city will have their bulbs changed to save money and energy.
Ofgem review gas and energy pricing
The energy regulator Ofgem has announced that energy firms must give customers at least 30 days notification of price increases and any change in their contract that will leave them significantly worse off. The new rules are set to be implemented on April 28th and will build on the regulator's proposed changes published last week. ...
Business energy to benefit from Ofgem rule?
Ofgem has ruled that energy suppliers must give 30 days notice before changing prices.
Renewables in Scotland could define UK's low carbon future
Chris Huhne, energy and climate change secretary has said that the success of scheduled energy saving projects in Scotland, will define the UK's low carbon legacy. Mr Huhne spoke at the Scottish Renewables conference in Glasgow through a low carbon video link. He announced that an agreement has been made with government departments, the Civil ...
Business energy consumers 'want to see green action'
An expert has said many energy customers want to see companies take steps towards renewables.
Business energy receives no benefit from nuclear power?
An expert has said nuclear energy is unnecessary for Britain.
Households to compare electricity prices following Budget?
New energy-saving measures announced in yesterday's Budget could impact bills, npower has said
New tax could lead to further rise in energy prices
The budget yesterday was important in many aspects; with the price of living going up our daily household budget will take the hit as a result. Energy prices are no stranger to the strain felt at the moment. According to bloomberg.com, the new carbon floor tax mentioned in yesterday's budget, could lead to significantly higher ...
Gas prices responsible for rise in UK inflation levels
The rising prices set by gas suppliers are partly responsible for the increasing level of inflation in the United Kingdom according to a report by an energy helpline. New data released by the Office for National Statistics clearly showed that CPI (consumer price index) inflation had risen to 0.4 per cent on the previous month's ...
Business electricity demand 'could double' by 2050
The energy and climate secretary has said Britain needs to increase supply while closing fossil fuel power stations.
Simpler terms must be offered by energy firms
Energy regulator Ofgem has told energy companies that it must make simpler tariffs to help both business and home customers compare gas and electricity prices. According to the BBC, Ofgem has found that complicated tariffs have been confusing customers since 2008 and have increased from 180 to more than 300 in the last three years. ...
Business energy from nuclear power may be affected by survey
UK support for nuclear power has decreased since the Fukushima disaster, a survey has shown.
Business energy providers could be affected by Ofgem review
Ofgem has proposed a review of and potential changes to the UK's energy industry that aims to improve customer service.
Consumers could save 1 billion on energy
A new framework designed to save consumers more than 1 billion pounds over the next eight years has been unveiled by the government. Ofgem who regulate the country's energy said the guidelines should control energy efficiency investments and innovations required for gas and electricity transmission and gas distribution networks. New ways of doing business for ...
Business energy efficiency 'cuts costs'
Friends of the Earth has said businesses going green makes sense.
UK to rethink nuclear strategy
According to a UK national newspaper, the recent catastrophe in Japan has called for the UK to rethink their energy policy. Environmental campaigners have called for a rethink of the UK's nuclear plans after a tsunami caused a serious radiation leak at nuclear power stations in Japan. Liberal Democrat Energy Secretary, Chris Hulme has commented ...
Business gas prices affected by Japan, npower confirms
Energy supplier npower has confirmed a rise in prices following the nuclear power station explosion in Japan.
Efficient light bulb wins Design of the Year
Two British designers were the overall winners at the 2011 Brit Design of the Year awards for their low-energy light bulb, according to guardian.co.uk. The light bulb named Plumen 001 was designed by Samuel Wilkinson and Michael-George Hemus. Energy efficient light bulbs in the past have been pretty ugly to look at, but the new ...
Business energy costs 'may rise' after Japan disaster
Shell's chief financial officer has predicted a tightening fuel market as a result of the Japan crisis.
Government states UK businesses could save £23 billion if efficiency improved
According to new government research, businesses could save £23 billion if they were more efficient in their use of energy, materials and water. A study carried out by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs indicated that more efficient use of raw materials and reducing waste could save £8 billion, energy £4 billion and ...
Gas price comparison could benefit from new OFT study
A recently launched study by the Office of Fair Trading into rural gas prices has been praised by Consumer Focus.
Business energy customers encouraged to check water use
The Consumer Council for Water is encouraging people to check their water consumption in an effort to save money.
Japanese disaster to increase fuel costs
The price of gas is expected to soar as a result of the tsunami that hit north east Japan on Friday, according to a UK national newspaper. Since the earthquake the wholesale price of gas has jumped by 3.7 per cent to 59.75p a therm. A number of Japanese nuclear power stations have been forced ...
Electricity price comparison encouraged by home charging scheme?
Energy supplier npower has unveiled home charging points for electric cars.
Energy saving devices could help combat rising electricity prices
A proposed government scheme could be set to help consumers save money on their energy bills. The new scheme, as reported by an independent reviewing company, has proposed the introduction of new devices to help householders evaluate how much you are spending on energy at any given time. The new technology will allow the user ...
US state targets reduction in business energy consumption
Business energy bills can be reduced by targeting fuel use.
Switch of energy supplier could be teamed with renewable measures
Renewable energy has a part to play in reducing homeowners' bills.
A fifth of British households in debt over energy bills
New research shows that one in five households is in debt over energy bills and owes around £624 million as gas and electricity prices rise, according to a leading UK newspaper. The debt, owed to electricity and gas companies, calculates at around £126 per household. The figure is lower than last year but 10.5 per ...
UK leads Europe on energy reduction
The UK is now one of the top performers in terms of energy efficiency compared with the rest of Europe, according to the guardian.co.uk. In a European commission report, energy use in the UK fell by more than five per cent from 2000 to 2008, which was the only major European economy to see a ...
Huhne calls for greener future
According to energysavingtrust.org.uk, Chris Huhne, energy and climate change secretary, has called for homeowners to invest in renewable heating systems to reduce carbon emissions from the UK housing stock. Households account for 25 per cent of the UK's carbon emissions. Mr Huhne spoke to the public at the CentreForum and said that action needs to ...
Business energy bills 'can be reduced with efficient windows'
Firms can look towards their windows to make savings.
Switch of energy supplier could be aided by new product information
Household goods could soon have their energy efficiency revealed.
Switch of energy supplier may be especially important to owners of old homes
Going green may be impossible in some areas of the country.
Simple steps 'can lead to reduction in bills to dual fuel providers'
There are some easy ways to cut the amount of energy a home uses.
Light bulbs 'might hold key to reduced bills from dual fuel providers'
Energy saving light bulbs can help people to save money.
Paying less to dual fuel providers 'is possible'
Tackling energy waste can bring bills down.
Switch of energy supplier could help beat rising prices
A smart meter may be able to help people save energy.
Reduced bills from dual fuel providers may appeal to homebuyers
It is important to show how energy efficient a home is when trying to sell it.
Expert: Homeowners must compare electricity deals
Shopping around for the best energy tariff is said to be a wise move.
Go green for reduced business energy bills
It may be important to think of the environment in order to decrease energy consumption.
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