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Updated daily http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/To-Cut-Costs-St-Andrews-University-Plans-Building-A-Wind-Farm-1439.html St Andrews University has plans to build a proposed wind farm on an abandoned WWII airbase in order to cut their energy costs. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/To-Cut-Costs-St-Andrews-University-Plans-Building-A-Wind-Farm-1439.html Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:32:53 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/A-Green-Deal-Is-Governments-Aim-to-Win-Public-Trust-1440.html The UK Government is trying to address the publics lack of trust energy companies with the implementation of a Green Deal policy http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/A-Green-Deal-Is-Governments-Aim-to-Win-Public-Trust-1440.html Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:20:08 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/The-Future-Of-Energy-In-The-Uk-Looks-To-Offshore-Wind-Energy-1441.html According to a panel of experts who are in the top energy sector, offshore wind energy is set to play an important role in renewal energy in the UK http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/The-Future-Of-Energy-In-The-Uk-Looks-To-Offshore-Wind-Energy-1441.html Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:01:35 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Smartphone-Application-for-NIE-Energy-to-be-Developed-by-Eckoh-1442.html NIE Energy has appointed Speech recognition specialist Eckoh to develop a smartphone application to enable customers to purchase electricity using their smartphones. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Smartphone-Application-for-NIE-Energy-to-be-Developed-by-Eckoh-1442.html Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:42:45 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Oxfordshire-Wins-Award-for-Using-GE-Smart-Meters-1443.html North Leigh in Oxfordshire has reduced energy by 10 percent by using GE smart meters, over a three month period. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Oxfordshire-Wins-Award-for-Using-GE-Smart-Meters-1443.html Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:05:06 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Do-We-Choose-Alternative-Energy-or-Stay-With-Dwindling-Resources-1444.html On a recent CNN interview with Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, he stated that he wanted the price of oil to drop. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Do-We-Choose-Alternative-Energy-or-Stay-With-Dwindling-Resources-1444.html Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:17:16 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Belfast-Shipbuilder-Turns-To-Wind-For-Renewal-Energy-1445.html Well known Shipbuilder has focused its attention on the supply of green energy using infrastructure of wind turbines http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Belfast-Shipbuilder-Turns-To-Wind-For-Renewal-Energy-1445.html Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:30:10 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Residents-to-Question-Waste-Energy-Station-At-Merthyr-Tydfil-1446.html Merthyr Tydfil residents are to be given a chance on Tuesday 7th June to question the applicants on the controversial £400m waste station that will generate energy http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Residents-to-Question-Waste-Energy-Station-At-Merthyr-Tydfil-1446.html Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:39:51 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-residents-are-facing-a-whopping-200-per-annum-1447.html If the six big suppliers follow Scottish Power lead, energy bills could rise by just under £200 per year http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-residents-are-facing-a-whopping-200-per-annum-1447.html Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:47:02 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Report-says-that-the-UK-Government-needs-to-re-think-about-solar-1448.html According to a report from the Solar Trade Association (STA) the UKCoalition Government needs to do a re-think about its solar energy policy http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Report-says-that-the-UK-Government-needs-to-re-think-about-solar-1448.html Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:59:08 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Toyota-to-fit-solar-panels-to-Factory-in-UK-1449.html Toyota, Japanese carmaker said that they are intends to install 17,000 solar panels to one of its Barnaston plant In Derbyshire. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Toyota-to-fit-solar-panels-to-Factory-in-UK-1449.html Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:10:33 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Chiefs-in-UK-Remain-Committed-To-Nuclear-Power-1450.html Germany is to close its nuclear plants by the year 2022 North-East energy chiefs has urged the government to safeguard jobs in the North East region. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Chiefs-in-UK-Remain-Committed-To-Nuclear-Power-1450.html Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:09:44 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Statoil-is-demanding-clarity-on-UKs-natural-gas-future-1451.html The Norwegian energy group, Statoil warns that lack of political will could be the reason the role of natural gas could be limiting UKs energy supplies. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Statoil-is-demanding-clarity-on-UKs-natural-gas-future-1451.html Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:13:58 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/EDF-Peugeot-&-Citroen-will-partner-on-Electric-Vehicle-EV.-1452.html An electric vehicle partnership was announced and will connect one of Britains biggest energy providers, EDF Energy, with well known car manufacturers Peugeot UK . http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/EDF-Peugeot-&-Citroen-will-partner-on-Electric-Vehicle-EV.-1452.html Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:50:02 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Siemens-is-to-create-340-renewable-energy-jobs-1453.html Approximately 340 jobs in renewable energy jobs will be created by Siemens a engineering and technology company. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Siemens-is-to-create-340-renewable-energy-jobs-1453.html Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:06:29 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Flow-Batteries-What-Are-they-1454.html Flow batteries were invented in the 19th Century; they are large tanks of liquid that are able to store energy. During the 1970s NASA closely investigated them. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Flow-Batteries-What-Are-they-1454.html Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:33:22 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Pensioners-face-a-bleak-winter-price-hikes-concern-heat-or-eat-1455.html The poorest pensioners in the country will have to choose between heating or eating, it is expected that many will cut back on food to pay for exorbitant price hikes. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Pensioners-face-a-bleak-winter-price-hikes-concern-heat-or-eat-1455.html Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:36:39 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Berkshire-Man-Is-Awarded-OBE-For-Green-Energy-1456.html Chris Dodson of Berkshire an inventor of renewable energy has been appointed OBE in the Queens Birthday Honours List. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Berkshire-Man-Is-Awarded-OBE-For-Green-Energy-1456.html Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:52:17 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Maximize-your-energy-saving-by-reducing-your-vampire-load-1457.html How many people realize that a simple act of reducing their vampire load they can save energy? http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Maximize-your-energy-saving-by-reducing-your-vampire-load-1457.html Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:11:30 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Possible-Job-Losses-on-the-Cards-If-Business-Flee-Abroad-1458.html The new President of CBI, Sir Roger Carr told the Sunday Telegraph that Britains industries ability to be able to be competitive with overseas companies is under threat. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Possible-Job-Losses-on-the-Cards-If-Business-Flee-Abroad-1458.html Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:17:49 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/MPs-Express-Anger-Over-Scottish-Powers-Loan-To-Sister-Company-1459.html MPs have express fresh concerns that Scottish Power is to milk the British Consumer. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/MPs-Express-Anger-Over-Scottish-Powers-Loan-To-Sister-Company-1459.html Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:49:47 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Irish-Construction-Company-Celebrates-Renewable-Energy-Facility-1460.html Logan Construction, a Belfast construction company, will deliver a multi million pound project for renewable energy in Scotland. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Irish-Construction-Company-Celebrates-Renewable-Energy-Facility-1460.html Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:23:42 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Government-Says-Rubbish-Rotting-On-Landfill-Is-Waste-Of-Energy-1461.html Rubbish left to rot on landfills is a waste of energy that can be used in our homes says the UK Government. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Government-Says-Rubbish-Rotting-On-Landfill-Is-Waste-Of-Energy-1461.html Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:32:17 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Cut-in-Red-Tape-can-help-smaller-energy-suppliers-benefit-1462.html Charles Hendry, UKs Energy Minister, has announced this past week that smaller electricity and gas suppliers will benefit from a cut in red tape over the next year. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Cut-in-Red-Tape-can-help-smaller-energy-suppliers-benefit-1462.html Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:45:24 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/People-Not-Insulting-Roofs-Must-Pay-Higher-Tax-Says-Huhne-1463.html Energy Secretary, Chris Huhne is asking for higher taxes for those who don't insulate their homes properly http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/People-Not-Insulting-Roofs-Must-Pay-Higher-Tax-Says-Huhne-1463.html Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:47:44 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Carwyn-Jones-Seeks-To-Devolve-Energy-Powers-For-Wales-1464.html Carwyn Jones, First Minister says that London decides on planning applications for major developments. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Carwyn-Jones-Seeks-To-Devolve-Energy-Powers-For-Wales-1464.html Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:09:42 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/First-Q-Cells-Delivered-By-IGen-Energy-In-UK-For-Roof-Project-1465.html iGen Energy, a company who are based in Manchester, are the first company to pioneer the recently completed first phase of an installation http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/First-Q-Cells-Delivered-By-IGen-Energy-In-UK-For-Roof-Project-1465.html Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:30:08 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Operation-to-rescue-a-grey-seal-from-nuclear-power-station-1466.html EDF Energy at B Site, Hinkley point made the discovery of a Atlantic Grey seal who had become trapped and unable to get herself out of the energy stations water intake. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Operation-to-rescue-a-grey-seal-from-nuclear-power-station-1466.html Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:23:37 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Homeowners-are-losing-due-to-poor-insulation-1467.html Almost half of UK homeowners are losing about £100 in wasted energy payment annually, this is due to inadequate insulation in their homes. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Homeowners-are-losing-due-to-poor-insulation-1467.html Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:25:40 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-companies-can-flag-debt-hopping-consumers-1468.html The Irish Times reported that consumers who try to switch energy suppliers will be flagged if they have not settled their debts to their existing suppliers. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-companies-can-flag-debt-hopping-consumers-1468.html Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:47:30 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Animal-Manure-to-Create-Energy-at-Toronto-Zoo-1469.html Plans to build a 500kw bio-gas plant at Toronto Zoo has been announced, this plant will convert manure from the zoos animals in to useable energy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Animal-Manure-to-Create-Energy-at-Toronto-Zoo-1469.html Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:49:20 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Lord-Mogg-Ofgems-Chief-Told-To-Start-Earning-His-Pay-1546.html Chairman of Energy Watchdog Ofgem, has been told to put a rein on the Big Six energy giants or be booted out. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Lord-Mogg-Ofgems-Chief-Told-To-Start-Earning-His-Pay-1546.html Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:15:44 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Big-Six-Suppliers-Face-A-Shake-Up-From-Ofgem-1471.html Ofgem is committed to press ahead with their plans to shake up the energy market. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Big-Six-Suppliers-Face-A-Shake-Up-From-Ofgem-1471.html Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:01:31 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/65m-Investment-Pledge-for-Nurturing-Green-Energy-Skills-1575.html Vince Cable Business Secretary has announced an investment of 6.5m in order to beef up engineering skills for renewable energy courses for students. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/65m-Investment-Pledge-for-Nurturing-Green-Energy-Skills-1575.html Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:16:32 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/More-Price-Increases-On-The-Cards-1545.html E.ON increases its prices by 18.2% for gas and 11.4% for electricity; the reason given is world events have forced up wholesale prices. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/More-Price-Increases-On-The-Cards-1545.html Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:48:13 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/British-Gas-Fined-25-Million-Over-Complaints-1536.html The Energy Company breached regulations that are related to handling of customer complaints, therefore energy watch dog, Ofgem has find them £2.5 million. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/British-Gas-Fined-25-Million-Over-Complaints-1536.html Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:51:58 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Good-Energy-Freezes-Energy-Prices-1544.html One of the smaller supplier, Good Energy, had made a pledge to keep their electricity prices unchanged until 2012. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Good-Energy-Freezes-Energy-Prices-1544.html Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:13:52 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Network-Charges-to-Be-Added-To-Energy-Bills-1543.html Revised charge for distribution of electricity and gas in UK will add £3 to the average household energy bills. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Network-Charges-to-Be-Added-To-Energy-Bills-1543.html Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:44:23 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Another-Company-Beats-Deadline-in-Lincolnshire-1542.html Another large solar energy farm has beaten governments deadline in a matter of days. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Another-Company-Beats-Deadline-in-Lincolnshire-1542.html Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:47:02 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Homeowners-Investing-In-Solar-Energy-1541.html Government started introducing the scheme that gives cash-back which is designed to pay for the electricity that is generated http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Homeowners-Investing-In-Solar-Energy-1541.html Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:14:29 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Last-Minute-Installations-Continues-UKs-Solar-Race-1540.html The Race is on to meet the deadline for governments feed-in tariff. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Last-Minute-Installations-Continues-UKs-Solar-Race-1540.html Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:07:14 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Feed-In-Tariffs-Have-Boosted-the-UK-Solar-Energy-Uptake-1606.html The suns power together with the feed-in-tariffs has seen UKs renewable energy capacity using solar power grow by an enormous 900% over a period of about 18 months. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Feed-In-Tariffs-Have-Boosted-the-UK-Solar-Energy-Uptake-1606.html Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:34:54 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/The-UK-Has-Signed-Up-To-the-International-Geothermal-Energy-Group-1608.html The UK has become the most recent country to join sign onto a Geothermal Implementing agreement of the International Energy Agency. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/The-UK-Has-Signed-Up-To-the-International-Geothermal-Energy-Group-1608.html Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:51:46 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Family-Finances-Will-Get-Worse-As-Inflation-Is-Set-To-Increase-1607.html The Bank of England has warned that family finances will get worse this coming autumn and that families must brace themselves for increased energy bills. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Family-Finances-Will-Get-Worse-As-Inflation-Is-Set-To-Increase-1607.html Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:38:09 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-from-the-Ocean-Can-Provided-Unlimited-Resources-1491.html Steve Sawyer, the secretary general of the Global wind Energy Council has announced that renewable technologies is capable of supplying the world with more energy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-from-the-Ocean-Can-Provided-Unlimited-Resources-1491.html Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:53:02 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Governments-Strategy-Could-Inspire-Interest-in-Renewable-Energy-1492.html The government is set to publish a report relating to Microgeneration strategy once this report has been published it may spur a demand for renewable energy courses. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Governments-Strategy-Could-Inspire-Interest-in-Renewable-Energy-1492.html Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:28:49 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Transparency-Debate-Call-From-Centrica-Boss-On-Energy-1493.html With domestic energy users worried about the Big Six energy suppliers are set to increase their prices after Scottish Energy announced increases set for August this year. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Transparency-Debate-Call-From-Centrica-Boss-On-Energy-1493.html Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:42:07 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/GE-Energy-Is-To-Promote-Smart-Grid-Development-In-Northern-Ireland-1494.html GE Energy is to use its passion and expertise for grid modernisation to promote the pilot network of the smart grid development in Northern Ireland. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/GE-Energy-Is-To-Promote-Smart-Grid-Development-In-Northern-Ireland-1494.html Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:47:58 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Be-glad-you-are-British-fuel-bills-in-Europe-a-pain-1495.html Energy companies have been taking a kicking at holyrood, mp receive the brunt end of the stick this week at Westminster. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Be-glad-you-are-British-fuel-bills-in-Europe-a-pain-1495.html Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:54:35 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Shutdown-at-Torness-caused-by-Jellyfish-1496.html On Tuesday this week both of the reactors at Tornes nuclear plant had to be shut down when large numbers of jellyfish were found occupying the sea water. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Shutdown-at-Torness-caused-by-Jellyfish-1496.html Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:43:19 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Renewable-Energy-Route-map-for-2020-1497.html The Scottish Government released its route map for 2020 in which it envisages 100% renewable electricity. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Renewable-Energy-Route-map-for-2020-1497.html Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:28:24 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Fining-British-Gas-Sends-a-Clear-Message-to-Energy-Suppliers-1498.html British Gas has broken the rules and is now set to give Ofgem £4m in fines for their transgression. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Fining-British-Gas-Sends-a-Clear-Message-to-Energy-Suppliers-1498.html Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:18:49 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Intel-Has-Hopes-That-Its-PEOM-Will-Encourage-To-Save-Energy-1499.html Intel is in the process of developing a Windows application called POEM (Personal Office Energy Monitor), the application will allow office personnel to be able to monito http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Intel-Has-Hopes-That-Its-PEOM-Will-Encourage-To-Save-Energy-1499.html Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:29:02 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Adding-Sunshine-on-Energy-Bills-to-be-Implemented-by-Social-Housin-1500.html NSHousing wants to install 10,000 solar panel in north summerset. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Adding-Sunshine-on-Energy-Bills-to-be-Implemented-by-Social-Housin-1500.html Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:29:10 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Liberal-Democrats-Are-At-Risk-Of-A-U-Turn-On-Energy-Devolution-1501.html Chris Huhne, Climate change and Energy Secretary, will be responsible for a U-Turn of Liberal Democrats if he refused to support giving the Assembly responsibly on ren http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Liberal-Democrats-Are-At-Risk-Of-A-U-Turn-On-Energy-Devolution-1501.html Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:42:44 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Ofgem-Investigates-Energy-Companies-over-Wholesale-Prices-1502.html Ofgem hired forensic accountants to scrutinise wholesale fuel prices that are paid by the Big Six energy companies. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Ofgem-Investigates-Energy-Companies-over-Wholesale-Prices-1502.html Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:35:36 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Opposition-Party-Question-Solar-Feed-In-Tariff-Cuts-in-UK-1503.html Opposition party, UKs Labour party, questions the coalition governments move to cut the solar feed-in tariffs for installations over 50 kW. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Opposition-Party-Question-Solar-Feed-In-Tariff-Cuts-in-UK-1503.html Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:17:04 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Bills-Rocket-As-A-Quarter-Of-Brits-Are-Living-In-Fuel-Pove-1504.html While energy prices are skyrocketing one in four households are facing fuel poverty. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Bills-Rocket-As-A-Quarter-Of-Brits-Are-Living-In-Fuel-Pove-1504.html Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:21:28 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/The-Two-Biggest-Solar-Installations-In-UK-Start-Generating-Energy-1505.html Developers of the solar farms in Lincolnshire and Cornwall have rushed to beat government subsidies cut for large-scale solar installations. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/The-Two-Biggest-Solar-Installations-In-UK-Start-Generating-Energy-1505.html Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:18:37 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/First-Utility-to-Help-Lower-Energy-Bills-Using-Smart-Grid-Software-1506.html First Utility say that it will not cost customers a penny more for smart grid software for a new home management service that will cut bills and carbon emissions. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/First-Utility-to-Help-Lower-Energy-Bills-Using-Smart-Grid-Software-1506.html Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:32:34 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Enquiry-into-Abandoned-calls-by-Homeserve-and-Npower-1507.html Two companies are facing investigations by the Communications Regulator for making abandoned calls. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Enquiry-into-Abandoned-calls-by-Homeserve-and-Npower-1507.html Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:23:11 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Shock-at-More-Price-Increases-British-Gas-Raises-Their-Prices-1508.html British Gas announced that it will be raising gas and electricity prices by 18% and 16%. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Shock-at-More-Price-Increases-British-Gas-Raises-Their-Prices-1508.html Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:32:57 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/25-Million-Boost-For-Wind-Turbine-Test-Centre-In-Northumberland-1509.html Blyth National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) a Northumberland based center for testing wind turbines for the next generation, are set to receive a £25 million boost. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/25-Million-Boost-For-Wind-Turbine-Test-Centre-In-Northumberland-1509.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:55:25 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Companies-Could-Use-Smart-Meters-for-unethical-Sales-Tactic-1510.html Consumer groups are concerned that installations of smart meters could be an opportunity to open Pandoras Box and lead to unethical sales tactics. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Companies-Could-Use-Smart-Meters-for-unethical-Sales-Tactic-1510.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:03:23 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Higher-Fuel-Bills-Are-Expected-With-Energy-Market-Reform-1511.html The governments market reform policies are intended for the UK to move away from dependency on fossil fuels. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Higher-Fuel-Bills-Are-Expected-With-Energy-Market-Reform-1511.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:44:06 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Green-Energy-a-Gold-Mine-for-Local-Governments-1512.html In the recent past the UK government has promoted the use of green energy with the use of incentives, targeting local councils. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Green-Energy-a-Gold-Mine-for-Local-Governments-1512.html Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:35:40 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Wind-Farm-Begins-Operation-In-UK-Walney-1-1513.html Offshore windfarm Walney 1 had begun operation with 183.6MW installation that it situated in the Irish Sea and delivering energy to the UK. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Wind-Farm-Begins-Operation-In-UK-Walney-1-1513.html Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:43:52 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/After-British-Gas-Price-Rises-Centrica-Has-Announced-13bn-Profits-1538.html Centrica utility giant and is local subsidiary British Gas will face public outrage at their announcement of a £1.3bn half-year profits which includes £270m British Gas http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/After-British-Gas-Price-Rises-Centrica-Has-Announced-13bn-Profits-1538.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:14:29 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Efficiency-Extends-To-the-Construction-Industry-1514.html Four homes have been built on what was the old steel works in Ebbw Vale with the focus specifically on heat retention and saving energy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Efficiency-Extends-To-the-Construction-Industry-1514.html Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:16:31 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Marine-Power-will-be-able-to-match-wind-and-nuclear-for-costs-1515.html According to the Carbon Trust, some of the best energy sites could be favourably competitive with offshore wind and nuclear by the year 2025. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Marine-Power-will-be-able-to-match-wind-and-nuclear-for-costs-1515.html Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:49:44 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Millions-dedicated-to-development-of-wave-powered-energy-1516.html There is a great deal of effort going towards finding alternative energy sources. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Millions-dedicated-to-development-of-wave-powered-energy-1516.html Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:48:04 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Government-Shifts-Their-Attention-to-Nuclear-Energy-1517.html The UK government has been working very hard in an attempt to reduce carbon emissions. This they believed would be achieved by focussing on renewable energy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Government-Shifts-Their-Attention-to-Nuclear-Energy-1517.html Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:52:44 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Birmingham-Company-Fits-Out-Largest-Solar-Power-Plant-1539.html JT Hawkes, Birminghams electrical services contractor, worked round the clock to install, design and commission an electrical plant at Westmill Solar Farm in Swindon. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Birmingham-Company-Fits-Out-Largest-Solar-Power-Plant-1539.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:51:43 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/One-in-five-households-affected-by-fuel-poverty-1518.html The Climate Change department of Energy has stated that 22% or 1 million to 5.5 million homes were affected by higher fuel bills. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/One-in-five-households-affected-by-fuel-poverty-1518.html Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:59:19 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/First-Minister-Shown-Oyster-Wave-Energy-Power-Device-1519.html The newest Oyster is said to be 250pc more powerful than previous versions. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/First-Minister-Shown-Oyster-Wave-Energy-Power-Device-1519.html Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:44:41 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Saving-With-Efficient-Lighting-1520.html People need to be more aware of energy saving and how to affect as much as they can to reduce their energy bills. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Saving-With-Efficient-Lighting-1520.html Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:18:19 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Big-Six-responds-to-Energy-White-Paper-1521.html Response by the Big Six energy companies to the Governments electricity market reforms is that it will force energy bills to increase. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Big-Six-responds-to-Energy-White-Paper-1521.html Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:55:07 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-demands-may-be-fueled-by-seaweed-1522.html Researches say that seaweeds and kelp could be the biofuels in the future, it will also not have to compete with food crops for land as well as fresh water resources. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-demands-may-be-fueled-by-seaweed-1522.html Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:05:07 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Real-Time-Energy-Monitor-to-Cut-Household-Bills-in-UK-1523.html Edinburghs Napier University study has found that UK householders could reduce their electricity/gas and water bills significantly by using real time energy monitors. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Real-Time-Energy-Monitor-to-Cut-Household-Bills-in-UK-1523.html Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:16:31 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Pembrokshire-is-to-harness-a-6.4m-tidal-energy-investment-1524.html Carwyn Jones, First Minister who visited Pembrokshire yesterday, announced a £6.4 million investment for a new tidal energy stream generator. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Pembrokshire-is-to-harness-a-6.4m-tidal-energy-investment-1524.html Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:17:16 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Government-Should-Fund-Green-Energy-Solutions-Say-Businesses-1525.html A new research has revealed that green energy solutions that mitigate risks of increasing energy costs and help keep lights on should be funded by government. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Government-Should-Fund-Green-Energy-Solutions-Say-Businesses-1525.html Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:41:41 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Red-Tape-Thwarts-Renewable-Energy-Moves-by-Farmers-1526.html Many farmers say their attempts to embrace renewable energy on farms is likened to wading through syrup because of governments red tape. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Red-Tape-Thwarts-Renewable-Energy-Moves-by-Farmers-1526.html Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:48:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Another-Energy-Company-is-to-Raise-Its-Prices-1527.html Scottish & Southern Energy have joined Scottish Power and British Gas to raise its prices. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Another-Energy-Company-is-to-Raise-Its-Prices-1527.html Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:53:31 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Householders-Will-Be-Able-To-Obtain-Renewable-Energy-Heating-Grant-1528.html Homeowners to benefit as they will be able to apply for government vouchers, this is part of an £15 million initiative to providing funding for some 25,000 homes. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Householders-Will-Be-Able-To-Obtain-Renewable-Energy-Heating-Grant-1528.html Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:03:38 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Rising-energy-bills-causing-a-scandal-1529.html Britain has been dealt a another blow to soaring prices, Scottish and Southern Energy announcement this week has really set the cat among the pigeons. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Rising-energy-bills-causing-a-scandal-1529.html Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:34:13 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Renewable-energy-courses-could-be-encouraged-1530.html A new incentive scheme that offers money off for investments in sustainable heat devices could see more tradesmen considering renewable energy courses. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Renewable-energy-courses-could-be-encouraged-1530.html Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:57:09 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Utility-Giant-British-Gas-Offers-A-Plan-To-Save-On-Bills-1531.html While the government is deliberating on their Greed Deal package, Centrica owned British Gas is to offer low cost loans to be use for energy saving measures. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Utility-Giant-British-Gas-Offers-A-Plan-To-Save-On-Bills-1531.html Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:20:34 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Sweeten-Energy-Price-Hikes-1532.html In a bid to help hard pressed consumers Scottish Power launched a new energy plan. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Sweeten-Energy-Price-Hikes-1532.html Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:11:04 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Fuel-Poverty-Challenging-Target-Says-Scottish-Government-1533.html The eradication target for fuel poverty by 2016 has been deal a blow by the increase in energy fuel price increases by three of the Big Six companies. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Fuel-Poverty-Challenging-Target-Says-Scottish-Government-1533.html Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:20:16 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Consumers-Face-Further-Shocks-As-More-Energy-Companies-Plan-To-Inc-1534.html More consumers are facing increased price hikes as two more energy companies who service 15 million consumers plan more price hikes. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Consumers-Face-Further-Shocks-As-More-Energy-Companies-Plan-To-Inc-1534.html Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:00:21 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Watchdog-And-MPs-Want-Energy-Cold-Callers-Banned-1535.html MPs and a Watchdog wants to see that mis-selling on doorsteps is stopped immediately as it has become a huge problem http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Watchdog-And-MPs-Want-Energy-Cold-Callers-Banned-1535.html Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:24:41 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Ofgem-and-Energy-Companies-at-Loggerheads-1537.html A major battle is looming between energy regulator Ofgem and UK Energy Companies. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Ofgem-and-Energy-Companies-at-Loggerheads-1537.html Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:01:13 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Wholesale-Gas-Prices-Fallen-To-Year-Low-1547.html The prices of wholesale gas have fallen to the their lowest level of the year and that was on the same day that E.ON announced their price increases. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Wholesale-Gas-Prices-Fallen-To-Year-Low-1547.html Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:14:43 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Huge-Energy-Boost-Expected-From-Solar-Projects-1548.html The first sixteen large scale solar farms that were installed just a few days before the government deadline had run out are expected to contribute 46.3mw. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Huge-Energy-Boost-Expected-From-Solar-Projects-1548.html Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:23:46 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/AFC-Has-Plans-To-Begin-Testing-Carbon-Free-Fuel-Cells-1549.html The fuel cells are said to combine hydrogen and oxygen as a way of producing energy without releasing any carbon emissions at all. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/AFC-Has-Plans-To-Begin-Testing-Carbon-Free-Fuel-Cells-1549.html Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:25:51 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Small-Business-Prepared-To-Pay-Higher-Energy-Bills-1550.html When asked, they rated switching a bank account, phone and broadband provider as less difficult than switching to an alternative energy supplier http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Small-Business-Prepared-To-Pay-Higher-Energy-Bills-1550.html Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:34:10 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Help-For-Beleaguered-Households-As-Energy-Bills-Soar-1551.html While you enjoy summer, dont forget that winter will soon be here and with it higher costs of energy bills! http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Help-For-Beleaguered-Households-As-Energy-Bills-Soar-1551.html Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:17:51 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Price-Increases-for-Energy-Saving-Light-Bulbs-1552.html The European Union has placed a ban the sale of traditional 100 watt light bulbs and now want everyone to use the energy saving alternatives. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Price-Increases-for-Energy-Saving-Light-Bulbs-1552.html Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:27:08 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Sheffield-City-MP-Has-Backed-Renewable-Energy-Scheme-1553.html Sheffield Renewables which are based on Alexandra Road, Heeley has received backing from MP Meg Munn. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Sheffield-City-MP-Has-Backed-Renewable-Energy-Scheme-1553.html Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:40:08 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/EDF-Withdraw-Their-Cheapest-Tariffs-1561.html With the constant rising of prices householders and business people should go a price comparison to get the best deal. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/EDF-Withdraw-Their-Cheapest-Tariffs-1561.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:44:02 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Suppliers-Should-Suspend-Doorstep-Sales-1560.html The Consumer Focus says that energy companies should follow British Gas and suspend all their doorstep sales activities. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Suppliers-Should-Suspend-Doorstep-Sales-1560.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:40:17 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Double-Profits-But-Still-Npower-Increases-Energy-Bills-1562.html Despite doubling up on their profits, the energy giant that serves 3.3 million customers has increased their prices. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Double-Profits-But-Still-Npower-Increases-Energy-Bills-1562.html Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:50:30 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/EDF-Apologises-to-Customers-for-Overcharging-1563.html A fault with EDFs automated telephone meter reading system overcharged thousands of customers. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/EDF-Apologises-to-Customers-for-Overcharging-1563.html Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:34:55 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Ofgem-Investigates-UKs-Energy-Giants-Profits-1564.html Ofgem is bringing in BDO forensic accountants for them to scrutinise the way Six biggest energy suppliers do their profit calculations. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Ofgem-Investigates-UKs-Energy-Giants-Profits-1564.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:29:08 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Villagers-Have-been-Invited-To-Share-In-profits-from-Turbines-1565.html EML Group and Energy Company from Glasgow seeks to capitalise on the growing boom in the community wind projects that are being built across Scotland. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Villagers-Have-been-Invited-To-Share-In-profits-from-Turbines-1565.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:41:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-to-Be-Produced-From-Muck-to-Make-Electricity-1566.html The old Adage Where theres muck theres brass is proving to be the case with farmers turning waste manure and discarded foodstuff into money making energy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-to-Be-Produced-From-Muck-to-Make-Electricity-1566.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:49:07 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Review-of-Energy-Subsidies-Ministers-Have-Been-Urged-To-Back-Bioma-1567.html In a campaign that has been backed by E.ON Drax and British Sugar the government has been urged to apply stable and swift support for biomass energy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Review-of-Energy-Subsidies-Ministers-Have-Been-Urged-To-Back-Bioma-1567.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:53:16 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Targets-Slashed-By-Newcastle-International-Airport-Staff-1568.html Newcastle Airport bosses are eco conscious and have been winging their way to an eco friendly green success. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Targets-Slashed-By-Newcastle-International-Airport-Staff-1568.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:57:57 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Old-Aged-Pensioners-Are-Being-Pushed-Into-Fuel-Debt-1569.html Thousands more are expected to go into fuel poverty with the soaring energy bills as winter sets in. The most affected will be old aged pensioners. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Old-Aged-Pensioners-Are-Being-Pushed-Into-Fuel-Debt-1569.html Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:33:58 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Wind-Factory-Might-Be-Scrapped-Unless-Government-Intervenes-1570.html A wind turbine factory in Kent that is to be built may be scrapped depending on if the government will give full backing to the industry. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Wind-Factory-Might-Be-Scrapped-Unless-Government-Intervenes-1570.html Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:22:46 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Householders-Lack-Information-Which-Prevents-Them-From-Going-Green-1571.html Utility and Environmental Consultancy has revealed that residents in the UK are very reluctant to install green technology due to the fact that they lack awareness. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Householders-Lack-Information-Which-Prevents-Them-From-Going-Green-1571.html Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:49:38 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/British-Gas-Is-To-Install-Smart-Meters-1572.html Smart Meters are to be installed by British Gas to 10 million of its UK customers. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/British-Gas-Is-To-Install-Smart-Meters-1572.html Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:55:12 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Banned-60-Watt-Bulbs-Flying-Off-the-Shelves-1573.html Consumers are stocking up on 60 watt incandescent light bulbs after the EU ban on the manufacturing of these light bulbs came into effect at midnight 31st August. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Banned-60-Watt-Bulbs-Flying-Off-the-Shelves-1573.html Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:58:10 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Barclays-Have-Launched-a-Fund-of-100m-for-Renewable-Energy-1574.html Farmers in North Wiltshire who are looking to invest in renewable energy project will be able to apply for finance from Barclays from their newly launched 100m fund. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Barclays-Have-Launched-a-Fund-of-100m-for-Renewable-Energy-1574.html Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:22:13 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Japanese-Company-Is-To-Invest-In-Wind-Farm-1576.html The Marubeni Corporation a conglomerate in Japan has become a co-owner of a Wind Farm in UK and investing 200m into the venture. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Japanese-Company-Is-To-Invest-In-Wind-Farm-1576.html Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:40:43 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Worst-Energy-Company-Ratings-Revealed-1577.html In a customer satisfaction survey conducted by Consumer Focus EDF was rated as the worst company in terms of performance for the 2nd quarter of 2011. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Worst-Energy-Company-Ratings-Revealed-1577.html Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:48:03 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Green-Energy-Schemes-for-two-Cornish-Villages-1578.html Some of the residents of Grampound Road and Ladock near to Truro receive free water and electricity. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Green-Energy-Schemes-for-two-Cornish-Villages-1578.html Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:56:04 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UKs-Urenco-Fate-to-Be-Decided-1579.html RWE the German energy giant has recently appointed advisors to review the nuclear power company that it co-owns with UK and Dutch governments. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UKs-Urenco-Fate-to-Be-Decided-1579.html Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:03:13 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Carlton-Power-of-Stokesley-Builds-Solar-Power-Centre-1580.html One of the largest solar power centres of 5MW was developed by Carlton Power and will meet needs for electricity of approximately 1000 householders in Stokesley. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Carlton-Power-of-Stokesley-Builds-Solar-Power-Centre-1580.html Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:28:46 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Britains-Energy-Companies-Need-To-Insulate-More-Homes-1581.html The Big Six energy companies need to increase the pace at which they help homeowners to insulate their homes if they are to meet the targets that government set last year http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Britains-Energy-Companies-Need-To-Insulate-More-Homes-1581.html Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:51:18 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Jobs-at-Risk-As-EDF-Suspends-Doorstep-Selling-1582.html EDF is the 3rd energy company to suspend doorstep sales and by doing so puts 300 jobs at risk. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Jobs-at-Risk-As-EDF-Suspends-Doorstep-Selling-1582.html Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:46:56 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/New-Plans-Have-Been-Submitted-For-Lambourn-Wind-Turbine-1583.html The controversial plans for Lambourns Baydon Meadow for a wind turbine have been modified and now resubmitted for the 3rd time. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/New-Plans-Have-Been-Submitted-For-Lambourn-Wind-Turbine-1583.html Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:02:49 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Twelve-Percent-Returns-from-Renewable-Energy-Say-Carbon-Trust-1584.html Incentive schemes that are being offered will mean that companies can expect earnings that are significant from renewable resources such as hydro, biomass, and waste. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Twelve-Percent-Returns-from-Renewable-Energy-Say-Carbon-Trust-1584.html Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:10:50 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Sheffield-Has-Highest-Rate-of-Solar-Power-Installations-1585.html According to the league table Sheffield is ranked as the city with the highest solar power installations since the introduction of the Feed in tariffs. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Sheffield-Has-Highest-Rate-of-Solar-Power-Installations-1585.html Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:31:18 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Higher-Energy-Costs-Increase-Inflation-1586.html Household finances in the UK are under increased pressure as utility bills increase and have pushed the inflation rate. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Higher-Energy-Costs-Increase-Inflation-1586.html Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:42:09 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Home-Assessments-Need-To-Be-Impartial-With-Green-Deal-1587.html An amendment to the Energy Bill tabled today if passed will mean that with the Green Deal the home assessments need to be done by impartial independent assessors http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Home-Assessments-Need-To-Be-Impartial-With-Green-Deal-1587.html Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:06:50 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/New-Bill-Helps-Homeowners-to-Cut-Energy-Bills-1588.html A bill has cleared Commons that has a series of wide-range of measure that is aimed to help millions of homeowners slash energy bills. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/New-Bill-Helps-Homeowners-to-Cut-Energy-Bills-1588.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:01:26 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Farmers-Are-Targeted-By-Japanese-Energy-Company-1589.html Japanese Energy Company SmartestEnergy opened an office in Glasgow and it intends to recruit mini power generation businesses that are currently being built in Scotland. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Farmers-Are-Targeted-By-Japanese-Energy-Company-1589.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:12:37 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Public-has-Lost-Confidence-in-Energy-Companies-Admits-EDF-1590.html EDF a key nuclear power generator as well as one of the Big Six energy suppliers in the UK admitted that consumers in the UK have lost confidence in energy companies. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Public-has-Lost-Confidence-in-Energy-Companies-Admits-EDF-1590.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:19:51 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Oakapple-Aspires-To-Lead-Way-in-Generation-of-Green-Energy-1591.html Two of Yorkshires leading entrepreneurs have revealed that they plan on investing £100m in the UK in renewable energy generation systems. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Oakapple-Aspires-To-Lead-Way-in-Generation-of-Green-Energy-1591.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:35:35 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/More-Price-Hikes-to-Add-To-Homeowners-Woes-1592.html EDF is the last energy company of the Big Six to increase their prices, although the price increase is lower than the other 5 energy giants. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/More-Price-Hikes-to-Add-To-Homeowners-Woes-1592.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:44:44 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Holt-School-Pupils-Participate-In-Program-to-Reduce-Energy-Costs-1593.html Pupils at the Holt Primary School are to take part in a programme that will help their school reduce its carbon emission as well as their energy costs. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Holt-School-Pupils-Participate-In-Program-to-Reduce-Energy-Costs-1593.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:46:21 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/High-Charges-Are-Threatening-Plans-for-Scottish-Wave-and-Tidal-1594.html Scotlands place at being in the forefront of research into tidal and wave power is being threatened because of the high connection charges. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/High-Charges-Are-Threatening-Plans-for-Scottish-Wave-and-Tidal-1594.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:53:55 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Government-Gains-197m-from-Recent-Energy-Price-Rises-1595.html Governments treasury department is set to gain from energy price rises to the tune of £197m in VAT payments said Energyhelpline.com an independent price comparison site. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Government-Gains-197m-from-Recent-Energy-Price-Rises-1595.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:45:04 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/A-Glimpse-of-Renewable-Energy-Future-on-Orkney-Islands-1596.html The Orkney Islands are using cutting edge tidal and wave technology which is creating new jobs as well as new skills. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/A-Glimpse-of-Renewable-Energy-Future-on-Orkney-Islands-1596.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:15:16 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Which-Suggests-that-energy-companies-should-break-customer-bases-1597.html The largest energy companies should be compelled to give customers the opportunity to be able to switch supplier in order to encourage lower prices. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Which-Suggests-that-energy-companies-should-break-customer-bases-1597.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:27:56 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Largest-Marine-Energy-Conference-Is-Being-Hosted-By-Inverness-1598.html People have called the Pentland Firth the Saudi Arabia for tidal power. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Largest-Marine-Energy-Conference-Is-Being-Hosted-By-Inverness-1598.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:34:13 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Receivers-Called-In-By-Proven-Energy-1599.html Proven Energy, a small wind manufacturer had ceased trading and called the receivers after problems with one of its wind turbines. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Receivers-Called-In-By-Proven-Energy-1599.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:40:45 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Birmingham-Industry-Will-Be-Revived-With-A-760m-Green-Energy-1600.html Birmingham City Council says that the £760m green energy scheme investment could kick start a new epoch in Birminghams future manufacturing history. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Birmingham-Industry-Will-Be-Revived-With-A-760m-Green-Energy-1600.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:49:41 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Suppliers-will-be-Clamped-Down-By-The-Secretary-of-UK-Energy-1601.html Chris Huhne, United Kingdom Secretary, made an announcement for new customer protection measures and much stronger powers for the Ofgem energy regulator. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Suppliers-will-be-Clamped-Down-By-The-Secretary-of-UK-Energy-1601.html Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:36:45 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Jobs-Are-At-Risk-with-Unemployment-at-High-Levels-1603.html Hundreds of jobs hang in the balance in UK following an announcement by UK Power Networks, supplier of electricity across the country. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Jobs-Are-At-Risk-with-Unemployment-at-High-Levels-1603.html Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:08:47 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/United-Kingdom-Has-European-Electricity-Supergrid-in-the-Limelight-1602.html Energy and Climate Change Committee recommended speedy action to be taken on setting up a European supergrid. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/United-Kingdom-Has-European-Electricity-Supergrid-in-the-Limelight-1602.html Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:46:25 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Mps-double-standards-fighting-wind-farms-while-planning-his-own-1604.html Tory MP joined with residents against the proposal of turbines in his constituency at the same time in another part of the country he is battling to erect 4 turbines. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Mps-double-standards-fighting-wind-farms-while-planning-his-own-1604.html Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:22:13 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Wind-Power-Growing-In-UK-Which-Will-Affect-Gas-Plants-1605.html A very fast increase in the capacity for wind power in Britain, which will little by little cut the returns for coal & gas plants operators over the following three years http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Wind-Power-Growing-In-UK-Which-Will-Affect-Gas-Plants-1605.html Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:37:07 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Co-Operative-Energy-onthe-Price-Rise-Band-Wagon-1609.html Co-operative energy opened its doors May 2011; four months later announced price increases that are above inflation of 18% for gas and 11% for electricity http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Co-Operative-Energy-onthe-Price-Rise-Band-Wagon-1609.html Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:17:28 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Bath-Bids-to-Become-UKs-Eco-Energy-Capital-1610.html Bath has an ambitious drive to make it the renewable energy capital of the UK. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Bath-Bids-to-Become-UKs-Eco-Energy-Capital-1610.html Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:26:20 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Greater-Gabbard-Offshore-Wind-Farm-at-Risk-of-Delays-1611.html A wind farm that could be the largest in Britain, the Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm, is at risk of delays. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Greater-Gabbard-Offshore-Wind-Farm-at-Risk-of-Delays-1611.html Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:28:59 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Affordable-Imports-from-China-Boom-Sales-in-Solar-Panels-1612.html There are many British homeowners who are taking the greener route and using cheap Chinese-made solar panels. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Affordable-Imports-from-China-Boom-Sales-in-Solar-Panels-1612.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:56:35 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UKs-Hunterston-7-nuclear-unit-is-restarted-by-EDF-Energy-1613.html Work was stopped at EDF EnergysHunterston B-7 nuclear plant on the 20th September due to an unplanned outage. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UKs-Hunterston-7-nuclear-unit-is-restarted-by-EDF-Energy-1613.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:07:12 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Funding-for-Energy-Efficiency-–-UK-Industries-Team-Up-1614.html The GDFC (Green-Deal-Finance-Company) will provide funds to all suppliers involved in the program called the Green-Deal. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Funding-for-Energy-Efficiency-–-UK-Industries-Team-Up-1614.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:25:30 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Countrys-First-Renewable-Energy-Systems-Insurance-Cover-1615.html Naturesave will provide the all new policy from October 2011. This policy covers renewable energy installations within small businesses, community associations. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Countrys-First-Renewable-Energy-Systems-Insurance-Cover-1615.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:29:37 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Work-Continues-at-Nuclear-Plant-During-Protest-in-UK-1616.html A local police officer said that EDF Energys United Kingdom Hinkley Point continued operating its two reactors on Monday 3 October during a protest http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Work-Continues-at-Nuclear-Plant-During-Protest-in-UK-1616.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:35:25 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Smart-Usage-of-Land-A-Shining-Example-For-Energy-Generation-1617.html An old tin mine is the site of a solar plant, this is hailed as a smart usage of land that is not being used. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Smart-Usage-of-Land-A-Shining-Example-For-Energy-Generation-1617.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:06:33 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Appliance-Obsession-in-the-UK-Compromising-Energy-Saving-Target-1618.html The Energy Saving Trust has released new research that shows how the United Kingdom will not make their target of cutting electricity usage by a whopping 34% http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Appliance-Obsession-in-the-UK-Compromising-Energy-Saving-Target-1618.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:08:16 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Management-Buyout-Tekmar-Energy-1619.html A management team of a rapidly growing engineering firm bought out its Company. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Management-Buyout-Tekmar-Energy-1619.html Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:25:36 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Deal-Gets-a-Financial-Boost-from-UK-Businesses-1620.html UK businesses have formed a consortium which includes builders, energy suppliers, and the banking sector in order to supply finance for the governments Green Del scheme. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Deal-Gets-a-Financial-Boost-from-UK-Businesses-1620.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:29:52 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Green-Energy-Output-Dip-Turns-Heat-Up-For-Ministers-1621.html Many questions have been asked concerning Scotlands government and their green-energy policy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Green-Energy-Output-Dip-Turns-Heat-Up-For-Ministers-1621.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:49:38 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/-Increase-on-Energy-Bills-Leave-Families-in-Third-World-Winter--1622.html Britain faces affordability crisis issues concerning energy bills, after a 21% average increase in energy prices. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/-Increase-on-Energy-Bills-Leave-Families-in-Third-World-Winter--1622.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:01:37 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Saving-Trust-Assists-Builders-Provide-Advice-to-Residents-1623.html The Robert Price Builders Merchants, Federations of Master Builders and the Energy-Saving Trust launched brand new energy guides that will help builders living in Wales http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Saving-Trust-Assists-Builders-Provide-Advice-to-Residents-1623.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:14:15 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Free-Energy-Plan-Is-Unveiled-By-EON-1624.html E.ON introduces its Energy Fit Plan; this is a 2 year programme that gives consumers of energy two months worth of free energy, the deal includes a free energy monitor. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Free-Energy-Plan-Is-Unveiled-By-EON-1624.html Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:47:19 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Curbing-UKs-Energy-Bills-–-Few-Options-Open-1625.html British households have to cope with relentless rises in energy bills, while the Coalition has two objectives, which find they are on a collision course. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Curbing-UKs-Energy-Bills-–-Few-Options-Open-1625.html Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:58:33 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Poor-Advice-on-the-Best-Deals-Being-Given-by-Energy-Companies-1626.html Which? the consumer body has found that staff at the biggest energy companies does not know which are the best deals to offer a customer. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Poor-Advice-on-the-Best-Deals-Being-Given-by-Energy-Companies-1626.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:59:32 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/A-Low-Carbon-Future-Is-the-Welsh-Governments-Main-Focus-1627.html Jane Davidson said that a green economy can be made a reality by the Welsh government, but this is only possible if key decisions can be made concerning energy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/A-Low-Carbon-Future-Is-the-Welsh-Governments-Main-Focus-1627.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:06:25 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Energy-Bills-to-be-Overhauled-in-1st-Wave-Of-Reforms-1628.html Energy companies in Britain will have to simplify billing structures because of plans announced by Ofgem, this will make it easier for customers to compare prices. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Energy-Bills-to-be-Overhauled-in-1st-Wave-Of-Reforms-1628.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:11:44 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Green-Alliance-Says-Energy-Savers-Should-Be-In-Competition-With-En-1629.html The Green Alliance issued a new report that says that governments should reward energy efficiency instead of just paying incentives for clean renewable energy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Green-Alliance-Says-Energy-Savers-Should-Be-In-Competition-With-En-1629.html Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:52:52 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/ConsumersHave-Been-Told-Its-Your-Responsibility-to-Cut-Fuel-Bill-1630.html The UK has been accused of complete betrayal last night, they were accused of betraying the many hard pressed households who have been struggling with energy prices http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/ConsumersHave-Been-Told-Its-Your-Responsibility-to-Cut-Fuel-Bill-1630.html Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:16:23 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Government-Consultation-is-Welcomed-by-Helius-Energy-on-Biomass-1631.html Helius Energy, Biomass power-plant builder, welcomed the government consultations proposals for support levels for the dedicated biomass. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Government-Consultation-is-Welcomed-by-Helius-Energy-on-Biomass-1631.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:22:05 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Cardiff-Energy-Bills-are-the-Highest-in-the-United-Kingdom-1632.html Revealed earlier today, households in Cardiff are paying huge amounts of money on their energy bills http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Cardiff-Energy-Bills-are-the-Highest-in-the-United-Kingdom-1632.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:44:34 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Why-Nuclear-Energy-Is-Needed-To-Keep-the-Lights-On-1633.html Nuclear Energy prior to the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan was considered essential to the energy mix in the United Kingdom. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Why-Nuclear-Energy-Is-Needed-To-Keep-the-Lights-On-1633.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:48:23 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/A-New-Energy-Efficiency-Plan-Is-Now-In-Force-1634.html On Wednesday the new UK Energy Efficiency Plan became law and the main aim of the law is to encourage households to be more energy efficient. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/A-New-Energy-Efficiency-Plan-Is-Now-In-Force-1634.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:42:13 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Norway-and-UK-sign-an-Energy-Pact-for-Resources-Development-1635.html Norway and Britain on Tuesday signed the energy pact that is aimed at increasing ties in fossil and renewable energy sources and CCS. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Norway-and-UK-sign-an-Energy-Pact-for-Resources-Development-1635.html Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:54:06 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Inefficiency-is-costing-Small-Businesses-in-the-United-Kingdom-1636.html E.ON Survey stated that a fifth of United Kingdoms 4, 8,000,000 small businesses have equipment that is energy efficient in-the workplace http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Inefficiency-is-costing-Small-Businesses-in-the-United-Kingdom-1636.html Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:57:45 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Biomass-Heating-Subsidy-Cut-After-UK-Government-Is-Pressurized-By-1637.html The government in the United Kingdom is going to reduce subsides it has planned on biomass for heating because of pressure from the European Commission who has said that http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Biomass-Heating-Subsidy-Cut-After-UK-Government-Is-Pressurized-By-1637.html Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:25:50 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Manufacturers-in-the-UK-will-have-to-tolerate-Higher-Energy-Costs-1638.html A study has found that ministers risk discouraging the competitiveness of the United Kingdom manufacturers and will load 50 % more costs to electricity-bills. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Manufacturers-in-the-UK-will-have-to-tolerate-Higher-Energy-Costs-1638.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:21:44 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/The-United-Kingdoms-Tidal-Energy-Resources-are-Modeled-by-ETI-1639.html ETI (Energy-Technologies-Institute) will be modeling the United Kingdoms energy resources in order to improve the understanding possible interaction. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/The-United-Kingdoms-Tidal-Energy-Resources-are-Modeled-by-ETI-1639.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:38:43 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Yorkshire-Biomass-Power-Station-Has-Been-Approved-By-UK-Government-1640.html Two new power stations have been approved by the UK Government and one will be a biomass facility that will create energy from waste. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Yorkshire-Biomass-Power-Station-Has-Been-Approved-By-UK-Government-1640.html Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:19:34 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Scottish-Power-Has-Failed-Ofgems-Customer-Complaint-Requirements-1641.html Energy companies are required to publish the number of customer complained that they have received over the past year. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Scottish-Power-Has-Failed-Ofgems-Customer-Complaint-Requirements-1641.html Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:11:20 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Nuclear-Reactors-Pass-Stress-Tests-by-EU-Says-EDF-Energy-1642.html After being tested by the European stress test EDF Energy has said that their nuclear reactors have all passed and are declared safe even under extreme conditions. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Nuclear-Reactors-Pass-Stress-Tests-by-EU-Says-EDF-Energy-1642.html Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:48:31 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Squabble-Between-Energy-Companies-Denies-Residents-Much-Needed-New-1643.html Much needed new lights are required at Central Parade, and residents are being denied them because energy companies are so busy squabbling who is responsible for replacin http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Squabble-Between-Energy-Companies-Denies-Residents-Much-Needed-New-1643.html Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:31:22 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Solar-Tariff-Cut-Talks-Dampened-1644.html The reason for the development of feed-in tariffs or FITs was to bring power to residents, commercial and residential properties. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Solar-Tariff-Cut-Talks-Dampened-1644.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:02:57 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/30-Percent-Hike-On-Energy-Prices-Expected-1645.html Within five years, residents will have to deal with a thirty percent increase in their energy and gas bills. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/30-Percent-Hike-On-Energy-Prices-Expected-1645.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:04:53 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Report-Stand-by-Independent-Renewables-in-Scotland-1646.html Scotland is proud to announce that the new bank note has backed them entirely with their renewable energy policies. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Report-Stand-by-Independent-Renewables-in-Scotland-1646.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:23:57 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/RWE-NpowerSays-Reserve-Capacity-Is-the-Key-To-Keeping-The-Lights-O-1647.html One of the six utility companies has said that approximately 20 GW of stand-by power capacity in Britain could generate about £1.5 billion in returns for the producers by http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/RWE-NpowerSays-Reserve-Capacity-Is-the-Key-To-Keeping-The-Lights-O-1647.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:45:11 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Britains-Cameron-Faces-the-Ire-of-Business-Leaders-1648.html Environmental campaigners and leading businesses unite in a plea to David Cameron to halt cuts in funding for solar panel schemes. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Britains-Cameron-Faces-the-Ire-of-Business-Leaders-1648.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Green-Home-Loans-Help-Needed-To-Help-Borrowers-1649.html Banks and the UK government are being urged to help householders, who wish to invest in green friendly properties, to be able to borrow to help them do so. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Green-Home-Loans-Help-Needed-To-Help-Borrowers-1649.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Profiting-Energy-Companies:-The-Public-is-not-to-be-Milked-1650.html British Gas and EDF are announcing their latest profits – the first ever since the bill hikes that millions have experienced during summer. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Profiting-Energy-Companies:-The-Public-is-not-to-be-Milked-1650.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/According-to-Npower-the-UK-Should-Brace-Themselves-For-Challengin-1651.html Many UK citizens think that the country is undertaking important steps to ensure the future of the countrys energy is improved. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/According-to-Npower-the-UK-Should-Brace-Themselves-For-Challengin-1651.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/100-Million-Boost-In-the-Pipeline-for-UK-Energy-1652.html Many citizens are concerned that government isnt cutting the green energy businesses enough slack. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/100-Million-Boost-In-the-Pipeline-for-UK-Energy-1652.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Meadows-Makes-a-Comeback-as-New-Green-Energy-Site-1653.html As the massive towers took a tumble at the Old Blackburn Meadows station, it was made to put an end to power generation at that location in Sheffield. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Meadows-Makes-a-Comeback-as-New-Green-Energy-Site-1653.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Pensioners-Maybe-Discriminated-Against-Them-by-Energy-Companies-1654.html There are millions of pensioners who do not have access to the internet, as a result they are possibly being discriminated against them, by the energy companies. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Pensioners-Maybe-Discriminated-Against-Them-by-Energy-Companies-1654.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/More-Clarity-Required-On-Electricity-Market-Reforms-Say-Power-Chie-1655.html UKs power sector is estimated to need about £200 billion over the next 10-15 years. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/More-Clarity-Required-On-Electricity-Market-Reforms-Say-Power-Chie-1655.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Campaign-to-Help-Plug-Energy-Bill-Debt-1656.html Consumer Focus and the Citizens Advice Bureau together with Ofgem and Age UK have launched the Plug the Debt Campaign to help people who fall behind on their energy bills http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Campaign-to-Help-Plug-Energy-Bill-Debt-1656.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Paying-By-Cheque-Costs-More-For-Energy-1657.html Customers who pay by direct debit benefit as their energy bills are less than customer who pays by cheque or cash. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Paying-By-Cheque-Costs-More-For-Energy-1657.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Nuclear-Builders-in-the-United-Kingdom-Remain-Unfazed-1658.html On Thursday, developers said that Investors are determined to go ahead with the projects despite potential increases and regulatory delays due to the Fukushima crises. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Nuclear-Builders-in-the-United-Kingdom-Remain-Unfazed-1658.html Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Laws-in-UK-May-Increase-Company-Bills-In-2020-1659.html Power and gas bills for the heaviest corporate customers could increase by about 20% by the year 2020 as governments promotion of curbing pollution emissions. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Laws-in-UK-May-Increase-Company-Bills-In-2020-1659.html Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/150m-pounds-investment-for-Thanet-wind-farm-1660.html The largest wind farm in the world is to get a financial boost from the European Investment bank (EIB)to the tune of £150m to help the UK reach its renewable energy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/150m-pounds-investment-for-Thanet-wind-farm-1660.html Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Lack-of-Trust-Prompts-British-Gas-to-Make-Changes-1661.html British Gas intends to simplify their tariffs because the British public has shown lack of trust in energy companies. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Lack-of-Trust-Prompts-British-Gas-to-Make-Changes-1661.html Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Biomass-Pioneer-Is-Recognized-By-UK-Energy-Institute-1662.html CEO of Eco2, David Williams was recognized for his contribution to the UK energy sector at the 2011 Energy Institute Awards. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Biomass-Pioneer-Is-Recognized-By-UK-Energy-Institute-1662.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Crematorium-Is-To-Sell-Power-to-the-National-Grid-1663.html A crematorium has plans to become the first in the UK to generate electricity from heat that has been generated from the furnaces, and sell it to the National Grid http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Crematorium-Is-To-Sell-Power-to-the-National-Grid-1663.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Save-Britons-from-Fuel-Poverty-Osborn-Is-Urged-To-Take-Action-1664.html George Osborne has been urged by the charities and leading consumer groups, today, to give £200m that has been gained from extra VAT from the higher household energy bill http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Save-Britons-from-Fuel-Poverty-Osborn-Is-Urged-To-Take-Action-1664.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Ministers-Are-To-Give-330million-To-Help-Africa-Climate-Change-1665.html Chris Huhne has said that £330million is pledged to Africa to improve access to lower carbon energy in Africas Developing countries. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Ministers-Are-To-Give-330million-To-Help-Africa-Climate-Change-1665.html Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Heat-Scheme-Is-Welcomed-By-Renewable-Energy-Industry-1666.html The governments scheme that subsidises renewable heat production is to begin today and renewable energy industry welcomes it. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Heat-Scheme-Is-Welcomed-By-Renewable-Energy-Industry-1666.html Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/57-million-awarded-towards-UK-Grid-Efficiency-Studies-by-Ofgem-1667.html Energy Regulator, Ofgem, has awarded £57 million for projects that are designed for improvement of the power grids efficiency locally. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/57-million-awarded-towards-UK-Grid-Efficiency-Studies-by-Ofgem-1667.html Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/COP17:-Where-is-the-money-expected-to-come-from-1668.html The International Climate Change Negotiators in Durban South Africa, were at odds Tuesday on how millions of dollars is to be raised in order to help the poorer countries http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/COP17:-Where-is-the-money-expected-to-come-from-1668.html Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Suppliers-Face-Pressure-As-Energy-Costs-Fall-1669.html There is pressure for energy companies to cut their prices following some significant falls in the cost of wholesale gas and electricity. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Suppliers-Face-Pressure-As-Energy-Costs-Fall-1669.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Bills-Will-Increase-By-81%-by-the-Year-2021-1670.html New research findings recently released were conducted by Power Efficiency, the Belfour Beatty Company that specialises in energy management and carbon consultancy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Bills-Will-Increase-By-81%-by-the-Year-2021-1670.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/One-Fifth-of-Energy-Could-Be-Provided-By-Biomass-1671.html UK Energy research Centre (UKERC) says in a summary of over 90 studies that one fifth of the global energy could be provided using biomass without any damage. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/One-Fifth-of-Energy-Could-Be-Provided-By-Biomass-1671.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/A-Re-Think-about-the-Feed-In-Tariff-Cut-for-Solar-Power-Is-Urged-1672.html Fergus Ewing, Scottish energy minister urges the UK government to delay the subsidy cut which will have a devastating impact on the Scottish solar panel installers. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/A-Re-Think-about-the-Feed-In-Tariff-Cut-for-Solar-Power-Is-Urged-1672.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Climate-Change-Developing-Countries-Take-Greater-Responsibility-1673.html Countries like China which is an emerging economy needs to take more responsibility for their commitment to climate change. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Climate-Change-Developing-Countries-Take-Greater-Responsibility-1673.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Climate-Change-Advisers-Call-For-expansion-In-Biomass-Energy-1674.html The UK will need an enormous expansion of wood guzzling power stations, wood burning stoves and wooden houses. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Climate-Change-Advisers-Call-For-expansion-In-Biomass-Energy-1674.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Community-Energy-and-Efficiency-Schemes-Get-a-30-Million-Boost-1675.html Chris Huhne Energy Secretary announced today that a 30 million, boost for energy and efficiency schemed in the community and public sector. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Community-Energy-and-Efficiency-Schemes-Get-a-30-Million-Boost-1675.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Big-Six-Energy-Companies-Under-Fire-With-Regard-To-Executive-Pay-1676.html A political storm is brewing with revelations that the Big Six energy companies are paying their bosses up to £ 4 million annually. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Big-Six-Energy-Companies-Under-Fire-With-Regard-To-Executive-Pay-1676.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Anger-over-Ministers-Plans-for-Beauly-to-Denny-Powerline-Section-1677.html The Scottish Government is facing mounting criticism after it decided that the Beauly to Denny Powerline will be too costly. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Anger-over-Ministers-Plans-for-Beauly-to-Denny-Powerline-Section-1677.html Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/EDF-Once-Again-Named-UKs-Worst-Energy-Supplier-1678.html UK watchdogs have shamed and named EDF Energy as the worst energy company after received a 74% increase in complaints. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/EDF-Once-Again-Named-UKs-Worst-Energy-Supplier-1678.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Giants-Spell-Out-Plans-for-Climate-Resilience-1679.html New reports released by Defra detail plans that will bolster efforts to bolster climate changes that are to be implemented by the Big Six. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Giants-Spell-Out-Plans-for-Climate-Resilience-1679.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UKs-Approach-to-Renewable-Energy-Is-Deeply-Flawed-1680.html The Scientific Alliance and the Adam Smith Institution have released a critical report that says the governments roll-out strategy for renewable energy is misguided. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UKs-Approach-to-Renewable-Energy-Is-Deeply-Flawed-1680.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Power-Backup-System-Proposed-By-UK-Government-1681.html On Thursday 15th December UK government proposed the creation of a market wide power back-up system, which is to be run by the National Grid. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Power-Backup-System-Proposed-By-UK-Government-1681.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/2011-Has-Proved-To-Be-a-Momentous-Year-for-Renewable-Energy-1686.html This past year has been a ground breaking and truly momentous year for Scottish renewable energy, according the Energy Secretary. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/2011-Has-Proved-To-Be-a-Momentous-Year-for-Renewable-Energy-1686.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Bills-Questioned-Why-They-Are-So-High-1683.html With the current utility bills continually increasing consumers are questioning why their bills are so high. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Bills-Questioned-Why-They-Are-So-High-1683.html Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Details-of-the-Humber-Gateway-Wind-Farm-Have-Been-Announced-By-EON-1684.html E.ONs announcement that the Humber Gateway wind-farm is to consist of a 73 turbine array, which will enable generation of about 219MW of electricity. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Details-of-the-Humber-Gateway-Wind-Farm-Have-Been-Announced-By-EON-1684.html Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Giant-Energy-Companies-Shamed-by-Small-Co-Operative-Energys-Price-1685.html Small energy company – Co-operative Energy – has shamed its big rivals with an announcement that they are slashing their prices. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Giant-Energy-Companies-Shamed-by-Small-Co-Operative-Energys-Price-1685.html Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UKs-Switch-to-a-Low-Carbon-Energy-Is-Predicted-To-Cost-5000-Pounds-1687.html Predictions using a unique calculator have challenged the view that sustainable energy will mean higher costs. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UKs-Switch-to-a-Low-Carbon-Energy-Is-Predicted-To-Cost-5000-Pounds-1687.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Dart-Energy-to-buy-42m-Pounds-Of-UKs-Gas-Assets-1688.html The Australian coal-seam gas company, Dart Energy, has entered an agreement to buy the unconventional gas assets of Greenpark Energy for the sum of £42 million. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Dart-Energy-to-buy-42m-Pounds-Of-UKs-Gas-Assets-1688.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Government-and-Energy-Giants-Are-Not-Doing-Enough-To-Pensioners-1689.html Regional secretary of North West Pensioners Association (NPC), Derek Barton, condemns the energy giants and government. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Government-and-Energy-Giants-Are-Not-Doing-Enough-To-Pensioners-1689.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Plans-fora-Renewable-Energy-Park-in-Blackburn-1690.html An Energy Park for Renewable Energy could be created on a site that used to be a paper mill; Black Pearl Capital Partners, a global advisory and asset management asset co http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Plans-fora-Renewable-Energy-Park-in-Blackburn-1690.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Companies-Are-to-Invest-25bn-in-Renewable-Energy-Projects-1691.html Companies in the UK have announced their plans of investing total of £2.5 billion in renewable energy projects, said Chris Huhne, Energy Secretary. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Companies-Are-to-Invest-25bn-in-Renewable-Energy-Projects-1691.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Costs-Will-Not-Drop-Say-Experts-in-Energy-Industry-1692.html Two well-known figures who are involvedin the energy industry have said that it was not at all possible for costs for energy to drop in the UK. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Costs-Will-Not-Drop-Say-Experts-in-Energy-Industry-1692.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/People-Ignorant-Of-Fuel-Discounts-Says-Save-the-Children-in-Wales-1693.html Save the Children in Wales has said that parents who are unable to afford to heat their homes, are not getting the much needed help from energy suppliers. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/People-Ignorant-Of-Fuel-Discounts-Says-Save-the-Children-in-Wales-1693.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Is-Set-To-Miss-Its-Euro-Renewable-Energy-Targets-1694.html The UK has a target of sourcing 15% of its renewable energy by the year 2020. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Is-Set-To-Miss-Its-Euro-Renewable-Energy-Targets-1694.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Jobs-and-Investments-Are-Created-By-Renewable-Energy-In-The-UK-1695.html 2011 was a reasonably good year for the UKs renewable energy, and although the energy industry did not grow at the level that experts were hoping for. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Jobs-and-Investments-Are-Created-By-Renewable-Energy-In-The-UK-1695.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Ecotricity-Green-Energy-Company-in-UK-Wind-Output-Is-18-percent-1696.html Ecotricity has announced yesterday that their wind output is up by 18 percent during 2011, an increase on the previous year. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Ecotricity-Green-Energy-Company-in-UK-Wind-Output-Is-18-percent-1696.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Storms-Help-Generate-A-Record-UK-Wind-Power-Output-1697.html Britains wind power production has achieved a record high prior to the New Year when storms hit Britains shores and powered off-shore and on-shore wind turbines. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Storms-Help-Generate-A-Record-UK-Wind-Power-Output-1697.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Mild-Winter-May-See-a-Drop-in-Energy-Prices-1698.html The big six energy companies stocked up on gas believing that this winter would be a repeat of the past two years. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Mild-Winter-May-See-a-Drop-in-Energy-Prices-1698.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Share-Offer-for-the-First-Reservoir-Power-Community-Owned-Turbin-1699.html Villages in the Pennine have plans to harness water releases from the United Utilities Dam in Dove Stone which is sited close to the edge of Peak Districts National Park http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Share-Offer-for-the-First-Reservoir-Power-Community-Owned-Turbin-1699.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Surge-in-Solar-Capacity-Defies-Huhnes-Plans-to-Curb-Subsidy-1700.html Solars capacity shot up by 10-fold in 2010, defying Chris Huhnes effort to curb subsidies for the industry, in order to prevent the booms that were experienced in Italy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Surge-in-Solar-Capacity-Defies-Huhnes-Plans-to-Curb-Subsidy-1700.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Power-Bills-Cut-as-Wholesale-Prices-FallIn-UK-1701.html Three energy suppliers have trimmed their prices this week as they jostle to offer the cheapest energy supply because wholesale fuel costs have fallen. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Power-Bills-Cut-as-Wholesale-Prices-FallIn-UK-1701.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:31:22 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Power-Bills-Cut-as-Wholesale-Prices-FallIn-UK-1703.html Three energy suppliers have trimmed their prices this week as they jostle to offer the cheapest energy supply because wholesale fuel costs have fallen. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Power-Bills-Cut-as-Wholesale-Prices-FallIn-UK-1703.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Savings-Missed-Out-By-Masses-1709.html Surprisingly, there are a quarter of homes in the UK right now that are forking out huge payments on their energy bills because of one simple thing – insulation. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Savings-Missed-Out-By-Masses-1709.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Poor-Families-In-The-UK-Do-Not-Feel-The-Heat-1705.html The UK has thousands of families that are feeling the chill. They are stuck in a fuel poverty situation and unable to meet their every increasing energy bills. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Poor-Families-In-The-UK-Do-Not-Feel-The-Heat-1705.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Smart-Meter-Plan-Could-Be-Detrimental-For-Elderly-and-Poor-in-UK-1706.html The UK has a £11.7 million plan of installing smart meters in homes to measure electricity and gas, but lawmakers says this could disadvantage the poor and elderly. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Smart-Meter-Plan-Could-Be-Detrimental-For-Elderly-and-Poor-in-UK-1706.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/EON-the-Latest-to-Cut-Power-Prices-From-Feb-27-in-the-UK-1707.html E.ON Energy has announced that it will be cutting power bills by 6% from 27th February following the drop in the price of wholesale gas. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/EON-the-Latest-to-Cut-Power-Prices-From-Feb-27-in-the-UK-1707.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Watchdog-Urges-Consumers-to-Save-On-Energy-1708.html Industry watchdogs Energy UK and Consumer Focus, are urging customers to save on their energy bills by taking simple steps to conserve energy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Watchdog-Urges-Consumers-to-Save-On-Energy-1708.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/New-Plans-to-Exploit-the-Power-of-the-Sea-1710.html The UK government is to announce plans for the founding of the marine hub for energy, this will be a first for the UK. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/New-Plans-to-Exploit-the-Power-of-the-Sea-1710.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/6GW-Milestone-Record-High-For-UK-Wind-Power-1711.html Trade association, RenewableUK, has released its latest update stating that with a record high of 6GW of wind energy capacity. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/6GW-Milestone-Record-High-For-UK-Wind-Power-1711.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Power-Plant-Plan-to-Fuel-Jobs-Boom-1712.html The distribution park nearLutterworth is set to be the place that will create new jobs. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Power-Plant-Plan-to-Fuel-Jobs-Boom-1712.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/More-Work-Required-On-UK-Energy-Scheme-Says-Watchdog-1713.html UK government plan of introducing incentives in order to encourage consumers to improve energy efficiency in homes requires more work if people are to be convince. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/More-Work-Required-On-UK-Energy-Scheme-Says-Watchdog-1713.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/GNB-Industrial-Power-Relocates-To-New-Site-In-Bolton-1714.html GNB Industrial Power has recently announced that next month they will move to new, more modern premises. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/GNB-Industrial-Power-Relocates-To-New-Site-In-Bolton-1714.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Efficiency-Work-to-Begin-At-Esholt-Sewage-Treatment-Plant-1715.html On Monday Yorkshire Water Sewage works sited at Esholt will begin work on UK first energy neutral treatment plant. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Efficiency-Work-to-Begin-At-Esholt-Sewage-Treatment-Plant-1715.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Plans-for-100-Million-Wind-Turbine-Project-to-Create-500-Jobs-1716.html Samsung heavy industries have announced its plans of investing 100 million on wind turbines and to create over 500 jobs in Scotland. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Plans-for-100-Million-Wind-Turbine-Project-to-Create-500-Jobs-1716.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Has-Cleared-Energy-Companies-Accounting-Over-Price-Rises-1717.html A forensic review commissioned by Ofgem, of energy companies in UK accounting practices have found that there is no evidence of any financial irregularities http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/UK-Has-Cleared-Energy-Companies-Accounting-Over-Price-Rises-1717.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Secretary-Chris-Huhne-Has-Resigned-1718.html Chris Huhne Energy Secretary has tendered his resignation to Prime Minister David Cameroon. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Secretary-Chris-Huhne-Has-Resigned-1718.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Projects-Cancelled-or-Put-on-Hold-Say-Fergus-Ewing-Energy-Minister-1719.html Because of government cut back on solar subsidies energy projects are being shelved or put on hold. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Projects-Cancelled-or-Put-on-Hold-Say-Fergus-Ewing-Energy-Minister-1719.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/New-UK-Energy-Secretary-Edward-Davey-1720.html Lib Dem Edward Davey is to replace Chris Huhne who had resigned last Friday due to charges being brought against him. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/New-UK-Energy-Secretary-Edward-Davey-1720.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Renewable-Energy-In-Scotland-Is-To-Get-76bn-1721.html Ofgem the energy regulator has signaled that it would probably approve about 7.6bn of investment infrastructure for connection for new Scottish wind farms http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Renewable-Energy-In-Scotland-Is-To-Get-76bn-1721.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Elderly-Freezing-To-Death-as-Fuel-Bills-Increase-1722.html The number of hypothermia cases has doubled among elderly over the past five years. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Elderly-Freezing-To-Death-as-Fuel-Bills-Increase-1722.html Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Walney-Wind-Farm-a-Brand-New-367-Mega-Watt-Offshore-Wind-Farm-1723.html According to recent a reports, a new wind farm has opened just off the coast of Cumbria in the United Kingdom http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Walney-Wind-Farm-a-Brand-New-367-Mega-Watt-Offshore-Wind-Farm-1723.html Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Keeping-Government-Subsidies-in-Place-Overcoming-Local-Resistanc-1724.html The Wind Power Industry in Britain is lobbying to keep their subsidies for their offshore wind farms in place while they are trying to build thousands of turbines. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Keeping-Government-Subsidies-in-Place-Overcoming-Local-Resistanc-1724.html Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Embracing-Community-Energy-1725.html A report done recently by social and economic group ResPublica suggests that the Government should change their approach to the energy market. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Embracing-Community-Energy-1725.html Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Companies-Sales-Teams-Are-Misleading-Customers-1726.html Supermarket based sales teams who encourage customer to switch tariffs could find themselves worse off says a study by Which http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Energy-Companies-Sales-Teams-Are-Misleading-Customers-1726.html Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Ofgem-Tells-Energy-Companies-to-Cut-Prices-Or-Else-1727.html Ofgem says the Big Six energy suppliers may have to face mandatory price controls as the publics anger increases over exorbitant fuel bills. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Ofgem-Tells-Energy-Companies-to-Cut-Prices-Or-Else-1727.html Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/The-success-of-wind-power-1728.html According to reports released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, 9% of the energy demand in the UK was met by renewable energy resources 2011 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/The-success-of-wind-power-1728.html Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Funding-For-New-Off-Shore-Renewable-Energy-Source-1729.html Scotland tidal and marine energy sector receives 50 million for a R&D fund to be used for all their offshore energy. http://www.pcmswitch.co.uk/Funding-For-New-Off-Shore-Renewable-Energy-Source-1729.html Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000