Energy comparison
Scotland pushes for 100 per cent renewable energy
The Scottish government has today pledged to commit to continue its push towards 100 per cent renewable energy by 2020 according to a leading energy comparison site. Scotland's first minister, Alex Salmond said that Scotland had reached their 2011 target and with a 'rapid pace of development' could generate 100 per cent of the country's ...
UK should import energy to save money
The UK should consider importing solar energy from countries such as North Africa to help cope with demand from consumers according to a leading energy comparison site. The government's committee on Climate Change (CCC) should commit to the scheme which could see it producing 30-45 per cent of the energy requirements for the country. CCC ...
Royal wedding demands cheaper electricity
The royal wedding has been and gone but figures reported by one energy comparison site has stated that demand for cheap electricity went up over the bank holiday weekend as millions of people tuned in to watch Prince William and Kate tie the knot. According to the statistics released by the National Grid, there was ...
Energy prices could rise again by summer
Consumers are being urged to look at their gas and electricity bills before the summer and to compare energy prices online ready to switch, as many providers are due to put prices up in the coming months. The best time for getting the best deals is now according to Mark Todd, director of a leading ...
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 ...
Energy companies are the worst culprits for incorrect bills
10.4 million UK households have unexpectedly owed money to their energy supplier after a discrepancy between the estimated bill and the actual amount to be paid. According to research from an energy price comparison site, energy suppliers are some of the worst culprits for getting bills wrong. Over the past two years, 27 per cent ...
New rotation crops could be the solution to UK energy targets
According to a new study, short rotation energy crops could be the answer to meeting renewable energy targets in England. The study funded by the UK Energy Research Centre found that efficient use of England's land could produce enough biomass to generate approximately 4 per cent of the country's electricity demand, meaning household and businesses ...
