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Energy Bills Questioned Why They Are So High ( 21/12/2011 )
With the current utility bills continually increasing consumers are questioning why their bills are so high. more...

Details of the Humber Gateway Wind Farm Have Been Announced By E.ON ( 21/12/2011 )
E.ON�s announcement that the Humber Gateway wind-farm is to consist of a 73 turbine array, which will enable generation of about 219MW of electricity. more...

Giant Energy Companies Shamed by Small Co-Operative Energys Price Cut ( 21/12/2011 )
Small energy company � Co-operative Energy � has shamed its big rivals with an announcement that they are slashing their prices. more...

Power Backup System Proposed By UK Government ( 20/12/2011 )
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. more...

2011 Has Proved To Be a Momentous Year for Renewable Energy ( 20/12/2011 )
This past year has been a ground breaking and truly momentous year for Scottish renewable energy, according the Energy Secretary. more...

UKs Approach to Renewable Energy Is Deeply Flawed ( 14/12/2011 )
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. more...

EDF Once Again Named UKs Worst Energy Supplier ( 13/12/2011 )
UK watchdogs have shamed and named EDF Energy as the worst energy company after received a 74% increase in complaints. more...

Energy Giants Spell Out Plans for Climate Resilience ( 13/12/2011 )
New reports released by Defra detail plans that will bolster efforts to bolster climate changes that are to be implemented by the Big Six. more...

Anger over Ministers Plans for Beauly to Denny Powerline Section ( 09/12/2011 )
The Scottish Government is facing mounting criticism after it decided that the Beauly to Denny Powerline will be too costly. more...

Climate Change - Developing Countries Take Greater Responsibility ( 08/12/2011 )
Countries like China which is an emerging economy needs to take more responsibility for their commitment to climate change. more...

08/12/2011 ( 08/12/2011 )
The UK will need an enormous expansion of wood guzzling power stations, wood burning stoves and wooden houses. more...

Community Energy and Efficiency Schemes Get a 30 Million Boost ( 08/12/2011 )
Chris Huhne Energy Secretary announced today that a 30 million, boost for energy and efficiency schemed in the community and public sector. more...

Big Six Energy Companies Under Fire With Regard To Executive Pay. ( 08/12/2011 )
A political storm is brewing with revelations that the Big Six energy companies are paying their bosses up to � 4 million annually. more...

Energy Suppliers Face Pressure As Energy Costs Fall ( 05/12/2011 )
There is pressure for energy companies to cut their prices following some significant falls in the cost of wholesale gas and electricity. more...

Energy Bills Will Increase By 81% by the Year 2021 ( 05/12/2011 )
New research findings recently released were conducted by Power Efficiency, the Belfour Beatty Company that specialises in energy management and carbon consultancy. more...

One Fifth of Energy Could Be Provided By Biomass ( 05/12/2011 )
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. more...

A Re Think about the Feed In Tariff Cut for Solar Power Is Urged ( 05/12/2011 )
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. more...

COP17: Where is the money expected to come from ( 30/11/2011 )
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 more...

Ministers Are To Give �330million To Help Africa Climate Change ( 29/11/2011 )
Chris Huhne has said that �330million is pledged to Africa to improve access to lower carbon energy in Africa�s Developing countries. more...

Heat Scheme Is Welcomed By Renewable Energy Industry ( 29/11/2011 )
The government�s scheme that subsidises renewable heat production is to begin today and renewable energy industry welcomes it. more...

57 million awarded towards UK Grid Efficiency Studies by Ofgem ( 29/11/2011 )
Energy Regulator, Ofgem, has awarded �57 million for projects that are designed for improvement of the power grids efficiency locally. more...

Biomass Pioneer Is Recognized By UK Energy Institute ( 28/11/2011 )
CEO of Eco2, David Williams was recognized for his contribution to the UK energy sector at the 2011 Energy Institute Awards. more...

Crematorium Is To Sell Power to the National Grid ( 28/11/2011 )
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 more...

Save Britons from Fuel Poverty Osborn Is Urged To Take Action ( 28/11/2011 )
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 more...

Energy Laws in UK May Increase Company Bills By 20% In 2020, Says Energy Secretary ( 24/11/2011 )
Power and gas bills for the heaviest corporate customers could increase by about 20% by the year 2020 as government�s promotion of curbing pollution emissions. more...

150m pounds investment for Thanet wind farm ( 24/11/2011 )
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. more...

Lack of Trust Prompts British Gas to Make Changes ( 24/11/2011 )
British Gas intends to simplify their tariffs because the British public has shown lack of trust in energy companies. more...

Nuclear Builders in the United Kingdom Remain Unfazed by the Fukushima Delays ( 22/11/2011 )
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. more...

Campaign to Help Plug Energy Bill Debt ( 21/11/2011 )
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 more...

Paying By Cheque Costs More For Energy ( 21/11/2011 )
Customers who pay by direct debit benefit as their energy bills are less than customer who pays by cheque or cash. more...

Pensioners Maybe Discriminated Against Them by Energy Companies ( 17/11/2011 )
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. more...

More Clarity Required On Electricity Market Reforms Say Power Chiefs ( 17/11/2011 )
UK�s power sector is estimated to need about �200 billion over the next 10-15 years. more...

100 Million Boost In the Pipeline for UK Energy ( 16/11/2011 )
Many citizens are concerned that government isn�t cutting the green energy businesses enough slack. more...

Meadows Makes a Comeback as New Green Energy Site ( 16/11/2011 )
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. more...

Britains Cameron Faces the Ire of Business Leaders and Environmental Campaigners ( 14/11/2011 )
Environmental campaigners and leading businesses unite in a plea to David Cameron to halt cuts in funding for solar panel schemes. more...

Green Home Loans Help Needed To Help Borrowers ( 14/11/2011 )
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. more...

Profiting Energy Companies: The Public is not to be Milked ( 14/11/2011 )
British Gas and EDF are announcing their latest profits � the first ever since the bill hikes that millions have experienced during summer. more...

According to Npower, the UK Should Brace Themselves For Challenging Energy Choices ( 14/11/2011 )
Many UK citizens think that the country is undertaking important steps to ensure the future of the country�s energy is improved. more...

RWE NpowerSays Reserve Capacity Is the Key To Keeping The Lights On ( 10/11/2011 )
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 more...

Report Stand by Independent Renewables in Scotland ( 10/11/2011 )
Scotland is proud to announce that the new bank note has backed them entirely with their renewable energy policies. more...

30 Percent Hike On Energy Prices Expected ( 10/11/2011 )
Within five years, residents will have to deal with a thirty percent increase in their energy and gas bills. more...

Solar Tariff Cut Talks Dampened ( 10/11/2011 )
The reason for the development of feed-in tariffs or FITs was to bring power to residents, commercial and residential properties. more...

Squabble Between Energy Companies Denies Residents Much Needed New Lights ( 08/11/2011 )
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 more...

UK Nuclear Reactors Pass Stress Tests by EU Says EDF Energy ( 04/11/2011 )
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. more...

Scottish Power Has Failed Ofgems Customer Complaint Requirements ( 04/11/2011 )
Energy companies are required to publish the number of customer complained that they have received over the past year. more...

Yorkshire Biomass Power Station Has Been Approved By UK Government ( 03/11/2011 )
Two new power stations have been approved by the UK Government and one will be a biomass facility that will create energy from waste. more...

The United Kingdom�s Tidal-Energy Resources are Modeled by ETI ( 31/10/2011 )
ETI (Energy-Technologies-Institute) will be modeling the United Kingdom�s energy resources in order to improve the understanding possible interaction. more...

Manufacturers in the UK will have to tolerate Higher Energy Costs ( 31/10/2011 )
A study has found that ministers risk discouraging the competitiveness of the United Kingdom manufacturers and will load 50 % more costs to electricity-bills. more...

Biomass Heating Subsidy Cut After UK Government Is Pressurized By EU ( 28/10/2011 )
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 more...

Inefficiency is costing Small Businesses in the United Kingdom ( 28/10/2011 )
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 more...

Norway and UK sign an Energy Pact for Resources Development ( 28/10/2011 )
Norway and Britain on Tuesday signed the energy pact that is aimed at increasing ties in fossil and renewable energy sources and CCS. more...

A New Energy Efficiency Plan Is Now In Force ( 25/10/2011 )
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. more...

Why Nuclear Energy Is Needed To Keep the Lights On ( 24/10/2011 )
Nuclear Energy prior to the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan was considered essential to the energy mix in the United Kingdom. more...

Cardiff Energy Bills are the Highest in the United Kingdom ( 24/10/2011 )
Revealed earlier today, households in Cardiff are paying huge amounts of money on their energy bills more...

UK Government Consultation is Welcomed by Helius Energy on Biomass-Energy Support Levels ( 24/10/2011 )
Helius Energy, Biomass power-plant builder, welcomed the government consultations proposals for support levels for the dedicated biomass. more...

Consumers Have Been Told: It�s Your Responsibility to Cut Fuel Bills ( 19/10/2011 )
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 more...

Green Alliance Says Energy Savers Should Be In Competition With Energy Generators ( 18/10/2011 )
The Green Alliance issued a new report that says that governments should reward energy efficiency instead of just paying incentives for clean renewable energy. more...

UK Energy Bills to be Overhauled in 1st Wave Of Reforms ( 14/10/2011 )
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. more...

A Low-Carbon Future Is the Welsh Government�s Main Focus ( 14/10/2011 )
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. more...

Poor Advice on the Best Deals Being Given by Energy Companies ( 14/10/2011 )
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. more...

Curbing UK�s Energy Bills � Few Options Open ( 13/10/2011 )
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. more...

Free Energy Plan Is Unveiled By E.ON ( 13/10/2011 )
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. more...

Energy-Saving Trust Assists Builders Provide Advice to Residents ( 10/10/2011 )
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 more...

Increase on Energy Bills Leave Families in Third-World Winter ( 10/10/2011 )
Britain faces affordability crisis issues concerning energy bills, after a 21% average increase in energy prices. more...

Green-Energy Output Dip Turns Heat Up For Ministers ( 10/10/2011 )
Many questions have been asked concerning Scotland�s government and their green-energy policy. more...

Deal Gets a Financial Boost from UK Businesses ( 10/10/2011 )
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. more...

Management Buyout Tekmar Energy ( 06/10/2011 )
A management team of a rapidly growing engineering firm bought out its Company. more...

Work Continues at Nuclear Plant During Protest in UK ( 04/10/2011 )
A local police officer said that EDF Energy�s United Kingdom Hinkley Point continued operating its two reactors on Monday 3 October during a protest more...

Countrys First Renewable Energy Systems Insurance Cover ( 04/10/2011 )
Naturesave will provide the all new policy from October 2011. This policy covers renewable energy installations within small businesses, community associations. more...

Funding for Energy Efficiency � UK Industries Team Up ( 04/10/2011 )
The GDFC (Green-Deal-Finance-Company) will provide funds to all suppliers involved in the program called the Green-Deal. more...

UKs Hunterston -7 nuclear unit is restarted by EDF Energy ( 04/10/2011 )
Work was stopped at EDF Energy�sHunterston B-7 nuclear plant on the 20th September due to an unplanned outage. more...

Affordable Imports from China Boom Sales in Solar Panels ( 04/10/2011 )
There are many British homeowners who are taking the greener route and using cheap Chinese-made solar panels. more...

Appliance Obsession in the UK Compromising Energy Saving Target of 2020 ( 04/10/2011 )
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% more...

Smart Usage of Land A Shining Example For Energy Generation ( 04/10/2011 )
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. more...

Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm at Risk of Delays ( 03/10/2011 )
A wind farm that could be the largest in Britain, the Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm, is at risk of delays. more...

Bath Bids to Become UK�s Eco-Energy Capital ( 03/10/2011 )
Bath has an ambitious drive to make it the renewable energy capital of the UK. more...

Co-Operative Energy onthe Price Rise Band-Wagon ( 03/10/2011 )
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 more...

The UK Has Signed Up To the International Geothermal Energy Group ( 30/09/2011 )
The UK has become the most recent country to join sign onto a Geothermal Implementing agreement of the International Energy Agency. more...

Family Finances Will Get Worse As Inflation Is Set To Increase. ( 29/09/2011 )
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. more...

Feed In Tariffs Have Boosted the UK Solar Energy Uptake ( 29/09/2011 )
The sun�s power together with the feed-in-tariffs has seen UK�s renewable energy capacity using solar power grow by an enormous 900% over a period of about 18 months. more...

Wind Power Growing In UK Which Will Affect Gas Plants ( 28/09/2011 )
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 more...

Mps double standards fighting wind farms while planning his own. ( 28/09/2011 )
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. more...

Energy Jobs Are At Risk with Unemployment at High Levels ( 28/09/2011 )
Hundreds of jobs hang in the balance in UK following an announcement by UK Power Networks, supplier of electricity across the country. more...

United Kingdom Has European Electricity Supergrid in the Limelight ( 27/09/2011 )
Energy and Climate Change Committee recommended speedy action to be taken on setting up a European supergrid. more...

Suppliers will be Clamped Down By The Secretary of UK Energy ( 27/09/2011 )
Chris Huhne, United Kingdom Secretary, made an announcement for new customer protection measures and much stronger powers for the Ofgem energy regulator. more...

Birmingham�s Industry Will Be Revived With A �760m Green Energy ( 22/09/2011 )
Birmingham City Council says that the £760m green energy scheme investment could kick start a new epoch in Birminghams future manufacturing history. more...

Receivers Called In By Proven Energy ( 22/09/2011 )
Proven Energy, a small wind manufacturer had ceased trading and called the receivers after problems with one of its wind turbines. more...

Largest Marine Energy Conference Is Being Hosted By Inverness ( 22/09/2011 )
People have called the Pentland Firth the Saudi Arabia for tidal power. more...

Which? Suggests that energy companies should break customer bases ( 22/09/2011 )
The largest energy companies should be compelled to give customers the opportunity to be able to switch supplier in order to encourage lower prices. more...

A Glimpse of Renewable Energy Future on Orkney Islands ( 22/09/2011 )
The Orkney Islands are using cutting edge tidal and wave technology which is creating new jobs as well as new skills. more...

Government Gains �197m from Recent Energy Price Rises ( 22/09/2011 )
Government�s 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. more...

High Charges Are Threatening Plans for Scottish Wave and Tidal ( 20/09/2011 )
Scotland�s place at being in the forefront of research into tidal and wave power is being threatened because of the high connection charges. more...

Holt School Pupils Participate In Program to Reduce Energy Costs ( 20/09/2011 )
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. more...

More Price Hikes to Add To Homeowners Woes ( 20/09/2011 )
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. more...

Oakapple Aspires To Lead Way in Generation of Green Energy ( 20/09/2011 )
Two of Yorkshires leading entrepreneurs have revealed that they plan on investing �100m in the UK in renewable energy generation systems. more...

Public has Lost Confidence in Energy Companies Admits EDF ( 20/09/2011 )
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. more...

Farmers Are Targeted By Japanese Energy Company ( 20/09/2011 )
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. more...

New Bill Helps Homeowners to Cut Energy Bills ( 20/09/2011 )
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. more...

Home Assessments Need To Be Impartial With Green Deal ( 14/09/2011 )
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 more...

Higher Energy Costs Increase Inflation ( 13/09/2011 )
Household finances in the UK are under increased pressure as utility bills increase and have pushed the inflation rate. more...

Sheffield Has Highest Rate of Solar Power Installations ( 12/09/2011 )
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. more...

Twelve Percent Returns from Renewable Energy Say Carbon Trust ( 12/09/2011 )
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. more...

New Plans Have Been Submitted For Lambourn Wind Turbine ( 12/09/2011 )
The controversial plans for Lambourns Baydon Meadow for a wind turbine have been modified and now resubmitted for the 3rd time. more...

Jobs at Risk As EDF Suspends Doorstep Selling ( 09/09/2011 )
EDF is the 3rd energy company to suspend doorstep sales and by doing so puts 300 jobs at risk. more...

Britains Energy Companies Need To Insulate More Homes ( 08/09/2011 )
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 more...

Carlton Power of Stokesley Builds Solar Power Centre ( 07/09/2011 )
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. more...

UKs Urenco Fate to Be Decided ( 05/09/2011 )
RWE the German energy giant has recently appointed advisors to review the nuclear power company that it co-owns with UK and Dutch governments. more...

Green Energy Schemes for two Cornish Villages ( 05/09/2011 )
Some of the residents of Grampound Road and Ladock near to Truro receive free water and electricity. more...

Worst Energy Company Ratings Revealed ( 05/09/2011 )
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. more...

Japanese Company Is To Invest In Wind Farm ( 05/09/2011 )
The Marubeni Corporation a conglomerate in Japan has become a co-owner of a Wind Farm in UK and investing 200m into the venture. more...

6.5m Investment Pledge for Nurturing Green Energy Skills ( 02/09/2011 )
Vince Cable Business Secretary has announced an investment of 6.5m in order to beef up engineering skills for renewable energy courses for students. more...

Barclays Have Launched a Fund of 100m for Renewable Energy ( 02/09/2011 )
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. more...

Banned 60 Watt Bulbs Flying Off the Shelves ( 02/09/2011 )
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. more...

British Gas Is To Install Smart Meters ( 01/09/2011 )
Smart Meters are to be installed by British Gas to 10 million of its UK customers. more...

Householders Lack Information Which Prevents Them From Going Green ( 01/09/2011 )
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. more...

Wind Factory Might Be Scrapped Unless Government Intervenes ( 31/08/2011 )
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. more...

Old Aged Pensioners Are Being Pushed Into Fuel Debt. ( 25/08/2011 )
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. more...

Energy Targets Slashed By Newcastle International Airport Staff ( 24/08/2011 )
Newcastle Airport bosses are eco conscious and have been winging their way to an eco friendly green success. more...

Review of Energy Subsidies Ministers Have Been Urged To Back Biomass ( 24/08/2011 )
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. more...

Energy to Be Produced From Muck to Make Electricity ( 22/08/2011 )
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. more...

Villagers Have been Invited To Share In profits from Turbines ( 22/08/2011 )
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. more...

Ofgem Investigates UKs Energy Giants Profits ( 22/08/2011 )
Ofgem is bringing in BDO forensic accountants for them to scrutinise the way Six biggest energy suppliers do their profit calculations. more...

EDF Apologises to Customers for Overcharging ( 18/08/2011 )
A fault with EDF�s automated telephone meter reading system overcharged thousands of customers. more...

Double Profits But Still Npower Increases Energy Bills ( 18/08/2011 )
Despite doubling up on their profits, the energy giant that serves 3.3 million customers has increased their prices. more...

EDF Withdraw Their Cheapest Tariffs ( 16/08/2011 )
With the constant rising of prices householders and business people should go a price comparison to get the best deal. more...

Energy Suppliers Should Suspend Doorstep Sales ( 16/08/2011 )
The Consumer Focus says that energy companies should follow British Gas and suspend all their doorstep sales activities. more...

Sheffield City MP Has Backed Renewable Energy Scheme ( 15/08/2011 )
Sheffield Renewables which are based on Alexandra Road, Heeley has received backing from MP Meg Munn. more...

Price Increases for Energy Saving Light Bulbs ( 15/08/2011 )
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. more...

Help For Beleaguered Households As Energy Bills Soar ( 15/08/2011 )
While you enjoy summer, don�t forget that winter will soon be here and with it higher costs of energy bills! more...

Small Business Prepared To Pay Higher Energy Bills ( 11/08/2011 )
When asked, they rated switching a bank account, phone and broadband provider as less difficult than switching to an alternative energy supplier more...

AFC Has Plans To Begin Testing Carbon Free Fuel Cells ( 11/08/2011 )
The fuel cells are said to combine hydrogen and oxygen as a way of producing energy without releasing any carbon emissions at all. more...

Huge Energy Boost Expected From Solar Projects ( 08/08/2011 )
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. more...

Wholesale Gas Prices Fallen To Year Low ( 08/08/2011 )
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. more...

Lord Mogg Ofgems Chief Told To Start Earning His Pay ( 08/08/2011 )
Chairman of Energy Watchdog Ofgem, has been told to put a rein on the Big Six energy giants or be booted out. more...

More Price Increases On The Cards ( 05/08/2011 )
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. more...

Good Energy Freezes Energy Prices ( 05/08/2011 )
One of the smaller supplier, Good Energy, had made a pledge to keep their electricity prices unchanged until 2012. more...

Network Charges to Be Added To Energy Bills ( 03/08/2011 )
Revised charge for distribution of electricity and gas in UK will add �3 to the average household energy bills. more...

Another Company Beats Deadline in Lincolnshire ( 02/08/2011 )
Another large solar energy farm has beaten government�s deadline in a matter of days. more...

Homeowners Investing In Solar Energy ( 01/08/2011 )
Government started introducing the scheme that gives cash-back which is designed to pay for the electricity that is generated more...

Last-Minute Installations Continues UK Solar Race ( 01/08/2011 )
The Race is on to meet the deadline for government�s feed-in tariff. more...

Birmingham Company Fits Out Largest Solar Power Plant ( 28/07/2011 )
JT Hawkes, Birmingham�s electrical services contractor, worked round the clock to install, design and commission an electrical plant at Westmill Solar Farm in Swindon. more...

After British Gas Price Rises Centrica Has Announced 1.3bn Profits ( 28/07/2011 )
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 more...

Ofgem and Energy Companies at Loggerheads ( 27/07/2011 )
A major battle is looming between energy regulator Ofgem and UK Energy Companies. more...

British Gas Fined 2.5 Million Over Complaints ( 27/07/2011 )
The Energy Company breached regulations that are related to handling of customer complaints, therefore energy watch dog, Ofgem has find them �2.5 million. more...

Watchdog And MPs Want Energy Cold Callers Banned ( 25/07/2011 )
MP�s and a Watchdog wants to see that mis-selling on doorsteps is stopped immediately as it has become a huge problem more...

Consumers Face Further Shocks As More Energy Companies Plan To Increase Prices ( 25/07/2011 )
More consumers are facing increased price hikes as two more energy companies who service 15 million consumers plan more price hikes. more...

Fuel Poverty Challenging Target Says Scottish Government ( 25/07/2011 )
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. more...

Sweeten Energy Price Hikes ( 25/07/2011 )
In a bid to help hard pressed consumers Scottish Power launched a new energy plan. more...

Utility Giant British Gas Offers A Plan To Save On Bills ( 25/07/2011 )
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. more...

Renewable energy courses could be encouraged ( 22/07/2011 )
A new incentive scheme that offers money off for investments in sustainable heat devices could see more tradesmen considering renewable energy courses. more...

Rising energy bills causing a scandal ( 22/07/2011 )
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. more...

Householders Will Be Able To Obtain Renewable Energy Heating Grants ( 21/07/2011 )
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. more...

Another Energy Company is to Raise Its Prices ( 21/07/2011 )
Scottish & Southern Energy have joined Scottish Power and British Gas to raise its prices. more...

Red Tape Thwarts Renewable Energy Moves by Farmers ( 20/07/2011 )
Many farmers say their attempts to embrace renewable energy on farms is likened to �wading through syrup� because of government�s red tape. more...

Government Should Fund Green Energy Solutions Say Businesses ( 20/07/2011 )
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. more...

Pembrokshire is to harness a �6.4m tidal energy investment ( 20/07/2011 )
Carwyn Jones, First Minister who visited Pembrokshire yesterday, announced a �6.4 million investment for a new tidal energy stream generator. more...

Real Time Energy Monitor to Cut Household Bills in UK ( 19/07/2011 )
Edinburgh�s Napier University study has found that UK householders could reduce their electricity/gas and water bills significantly by using real time energy monitors. more...

Energy demands may be fueled by seaweed ( 18/07/2011 )
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. more...

Big Six responds to Energy White Paper ( 15/07/2011 )
Response by the Big Six energy companies to the Government�s electricity market reforms is that it will force energy bills to increase. more...

Energy Saving With Efficient Lighting ( 15/07/2011 )
People need to be more aware of energy saving and how to affect as much as they can to reduce their energy bills. more...

First Minister Shown Oyster Wave Energy Power Device ( 15/07/2011 )
The newest Oyster is said to be 250pc more powerful than previous versions. more...

One in five households affected by fuel poverty ( 14/07/2011 )
The Climate Change department of Energy has stated that 22% or 1 million to 5.5 million homes were affected by higher fuel bills. more...

UK Government Shifts Their Attention from Renewable Energy to Nuclear Energy ( 14/07/2011 )
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. more...

Millions dedicated to development of wave powered energy ( 14/07/2011 )
There is a great deal of effort going towards finding alternative energy sources. more...

Marine Power will be able to match wind and nuclear for costs ( 14/07/2011 )
According to the Carbon Trust, some of the best energy sites could be favourably competitive with offshore wind and nuclear by the year 2025. more...

Energy Efficiency Extends To the Construction Industry ( 13/07/2011 )
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. more...

Wind Farm Begins Operation In UK Walney 1 ( 12/07/2011 )
Offshore windfarm Walney 1 had begun operation with 183.6MW installation that it situated in the Irish Sea and delivering energy to the UK. more...

Green Energy, a Gold Mine for Local Governments ( 12/07/2011 )
In the recent past the UK government has promoted the use of green energy with the use of incentives, targeting local councils. more...

Higher Fuel Bills Are Expected With Energy Market Reform ( 11/07/2011 )
The government�s market reform policies are intended for the UK to move away from dependency on fossil fuels. more...

Energy Companies Could Use Smart Meters for unethical Sales Tactics ( 11/07/2011 )
Consumer groups are concerned that installations of smart meters could be an opportunity to open Pandora�s Box and lead to unethical sales tactics. more...

�25 Million Boost For Wind Turbine Test Centre In Northumberland ( 11/07/2011 )
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. more...

Shock at More Price Increases, British Gas Raises Their Prices ( 08/07/2011 )
British Gas announced that it will be raising gas and electricity prices by 18% and 16%. more...

Enquiry into Abandoned calls by Homeserve and Npower ( 08/07/2011 )
Two companies are facing investigations by the Communications Regulator for making abandoned calls. more...

First Utility to Help Lower Energy Bills Using Smart Grid Software ( 07/07/2011 )
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. more...

The Two Biggest Solar Installations In UK Start Generating Energy ( 07/07/2011 )
Developers of the solar farms in Lincolnshire and Cornwall have rushed to beat government subsidies cut for large-scale solar installations. more...

Energy Bills Rocket As A Quarter Of Brits Are Living In Fuel Poverty ( 06/07/2011 )
While energy prices are skyrocketing one in four households are facing fuel poverty. more...

Opposition Party Question Solar Feed-In Tariff Cuts in UK ( 05/07/2011 )
Opposition party, UK�s Labour party, questions the coalition governments move to cut the solar feed-in tariffs for installations over 50 kW. more...

Ofgem Investigates Energy Companies over Wholesale Prices ( 05/07/2011 )
Ofgem hired forensic accountants to scrutinise wholesale fuel prices that are paid by the Big Six energy companies. more...

Liberal Democrats Are At Risk Of A U-Turn On Energy Devolution ( 04/07/2011 )
Chris Huhne, Climate change and Energy Secretary, will be responsible for a U-Turn of Liberal Democrat�s if he refused to support giving the Assembly responsibly on ren more...

Adding Sunshine on Energy Bills to be Implemented by Social Housing Company ( 04/07/2011 )
NSHousing wants to install 10,000 solar panel in north summerset. more...

Intel Has Hopes That Its PEOM Will Encourage Office Employees To Save Energy ( 04/07/2011 )
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 more...

Fining British Gas Sends a Clear Message to Energy Suppliers ( 04/07/2011 )
British Gas has broken the rules and is now set to give Ofgem �4m in fines for their transgression. more...

Renewable Energy Route map for 2020 ( 01/07/2011 )
The Scottish Government released its route map for 2020 in which it envisages 100% renewable electricity. more...

Shutdown at Torness caused by Jellyfish ( 30/06/2011 )
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. more...

Be glad you are British fuel bills in Europe a pain ( 30/06/2011 )
Energy companies have been taking a kicking at holyrood, mp receive the brunt end of the stick this week at Westminster. more...

GE Energy Is To Promote Smart Grid Development In Northern Ireland ( 26/06/2011 )
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. more...

Transparency Debate Call From Centrica Boss On Energy ( 26/06/2011 )
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. more...

UK Governments Strategy Could Inspire Interest in Courses on Renewable Energy ( 26/06/2011 )
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. more...

Energy from the Ocean Can Provided Unlimited Resources ( 24/06/2011 )
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. more...

Big Six Suppliers Face A Shake Up From Ofgem ( 23/06/2011 )
Ofgem is committed to press ahead with their plans to shake up the energy market. more...

Animal Manure to Create Energy at Toronto Zoo ( 21/06/2011 )
Plans to build a 500kw bio-gas plant at Toronto Zoo has been announced, this plant will convert manure from the zoo�s animals in to useable energy. more...

Energy companies can flag debt hopping consumers ( 21/06/2011 )
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. more...

Operation to rescue a grey seal from nuclear power station ( 20/06/2011 )
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 station�s water intake. more...

Carwyn Jones Seeks To Devolve Energy Powers For Wales ( 20/06/2011 )
Carwyn Jones, First Minister says that London decides on planning applications for major developments. more...

Homeowners are losing due to poor insulation ( 18/06/2011 )
Almost half of UK homeowners are losing about �100 in wasted energy payment annually, this is due to inadequate insulation in their homes. more...

First Q-Cells Delivered By IGen Energy In UK For Roof Project ( 18/06/2011 )
iGen Energy, a company who are based in Manchester, are the first company to pioneer the recently completed first phase of an installation more...

People Not Insulting Roofs Must Pay Higher Tax, Says Huhne ( 16/06/2011 )
Energy Secretary, Chris Huhne is asking for higher taxes for those who don't insulate their homes properly more...

Cut in Red Tape can help smaller energy suppliers benefit ( 16/06/2011 )
Charles Hendry, UK�s 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. more...

UK Government Says Rubbish Rotting On Landfill Is A Waste Of Energy ( 15/06/2011 )
Rubbish left to rot on landfills is a waste of energy that can be used in our homes says the UK Government. more...

Irish Construction Company Celebrates Renewable Energy Facility Deal ( 15/06/2011 )
Logan Construction, a Belfast construction company, will deliver a multi million pound project for renewable energy in Scotland. more...

MP�s Express Anger Over Scottish Power�s Loan To Sister Company ( 15/06/2011 )
MP�s have express fresh concerns that Scottish Power is to �milk the British Consumer�. more...

Possible Job Losses on the Cards If Business Flee Abroad ( 13/06/2011 )
The new President of CBI, Sir Roger Carr told the Sunday Telegraph that Britain�s industries ability to be able to be competitive with overseas companies is under threat. more...

Maximize your energy saving by reducing your �vampire load� ( 13/06/2011 )
How many people realize that a simple act of reducing their �vampire load� they can save energy? more...

Berkshire Man Is Awarded OBE For Green Energy ( 13/06/2011 )
Chris Dodson of Berkshire an inventor of renewable energy has been appointed OBE in the Queen�s Birthday Honour�s List. more...

Pensioners face a bleak winter, price hikes concern, �heat or eat� ( 13/06/2011 )
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. more...

Flow Batteries, What Are they ( 10/06/2011 )
Flow batteries were invented in the 19th Century; they are large tanks of liquid that are able to store energy. During the 1970�s NASA closely investigated them. more...

Siemens is to create 340 renewable energy jobs ( 10/06/2011 )
Approximately 340 jobs in renewable energy jobs will be created by Siemens a engineering and technology company. more...

EDF Peugeot & Citro�n will partner on Electric Vehicle (EV) services ( 09/06/2011 )
An electric vehicle partnership was announced and will connect one of Britain�s biggest energy providers, EDF Energy, with well known car manufacturers Peugeot UK . more...

Statoil is demanding clarity on UK�s natural gas future ( 09/06/2011 )
The Norwegian energy group, Statoil warns that lack of political will could be the reason the role of natural gas could be limiting UK�s energy supplies. more...

Energy Chiefs in UK Remain Committed To Nuclear Power ( 08/06/2011 )
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. more...

Toyota to fit solar panels to Factory in UK ( 08/06/2011 )
Toyota, Japanese carmaker said that they are intends to install 17,000 solar panels to one of its Barnaston plant In Derbyshire. more...

Report says that the UK Government needs to re-think about solar policy ( 08/06/2011 )
According to a report from the Solar Trade Association (STA) the UKCoalition Government needs to do a re-think about its solar energy policy more...

UK residents are facing a whopping �200 per annum if suppliers follow Scottish Power ( 08/06/2011 )
If the six big suppliers follow Scottish Power lead, energy bills could rise by just under �200 per year more...

Residents to Question Waste Energy Station At Merthyr Tydfil ( 07/06/2011 )
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 more...

Belfast Shipbuilder Turns To Wind For Renewal Energy ( 06/06/2011 )
Well known Shipbuilder has focused its attention on the supply of green energy using infrastructure of wind turbines more...

Do We Choose Alternative Energy or Stay With Dwindling Resources ( 06/06/2011 )
On a recent CNN interview with Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, he stated that he wanted the price of oil to drop. more...

Oxfordshire Wins Award for Using GE Smart Meters ( 06/06/2011 )
North Leigh in Oxfordshire has reduced energy by 10 percent by using GE smart meters, over a three month period. more...

Smartphone Application for NIE Energy to be Developed by Eckoh ( 06/06/2011 )
NIE Energy has appointed Speech recognition specialist Eckoh to develop a smartphone application to enable customers to purchase electricity using their smartphones. more...

The Future Of Energy In The Uk Looks To Offshore Wind Energy ( 06/06/2011 )
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 more...

A �Green Deal� Is Government�s Aim to Win Public Trust ( 03/06/2011 )
The UK Government is trying to address the public�s lack of trust energy companies with the implementation of a �Green Deal� policy more...

To Cut Costs St Andrews University Plans Building A Wind Farm ( 03/06/2011 )
St Andrews University has plans to build a proposed wind farm on an abandoned WWII airbase in order to cut their energy costs. more...