energy
Don't 'roll over' on business energy - shop around
Small and medium business owners are being urged to compare business gas and electricity prices and shop around for the best deals - rather than letting their existing energy contracts 'roll over'. Many businesses could be missing out on cheaper gas and electricity because they are not proactive about their supplier contracts. Most business energy ...
Big Energy Week begins - with 43% of people worried about bills
Big Energy Week begins today (January 16), with new research showing 43% of people are worried they can't afford their next fuel bill. A further 50% claim energy bills will put "strain" on their finances in 2012. Big Energy Week, organised by Citizens Advice, aims to show billpayers there are myriad ways to manage your ...
Energy minister wants supermarkets to supply energy
The Government has called for supermarket giants to start supplying energy. Chris Huhne MP, the Liberal Democrat energy minister, is concerned about the rising cost of gas and electricity - despite the Conservative's pre-election pledge to halt soaring bills. According to the Daily Mirror, the MP has said supermarket giants like Tesco and Asda should ...
Government casts a cloud over solar plans
A cloud could be lifted from over the UK's solar energy industry as the Government seeks to salvage large-scale solar projects. The Coalition government originally flung the solar industry into darkness when it announced huge cuts to subsidies for large-scale solar projects in favour of subsidising smaller domestic schemes. Now, according to the Daily Mail, ...
Energy comparison sites could save you up to £325-a-year
A new analysis of energy comparison sites has found that customers who compare their gas and electricity prices online could save up to £325-a-year. Some other tips to help manage and keep your bills down were also stated, such as reading your gas and electricity meters after receiving a bill to ensure that their estimates ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
