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News for March 2008
Commitment to nuclear set to rise
- 06/03/2008
The UK's commitment to nuclear energy will increase over the next two decades according to the business secretary, John Hutton.
Smart meter charges hitting poor consumers
- 06/03/2008
The poorest customers are being charged up to £330 a year more for their gas and electricity because they use pre-pay meters rather than the internet.
Voucher proposal criticised
- 06/03/2008
The government's proposal to provide at-risk groups with fuel vouchers to help pay for heating bills has been described as a "knee-jerk" reaction.
Brown urges energy firms to do more
- 06/03/2008
Gordon Brown has warned energy companies that they could face a winfall tax on their profits unless they offer a large rebate to aid the situations of pensioners and poor families.
Micro-generation could take off in Scotland
- 05/03/2008
New plans could make it easier for homeowners in Scotland to install solar panels, wind turbines and heat pumps for their own electricity generation.
Energy firms want profits for green projects
- 05/03/2008
Energy firms are warning the government not to impose a windfall tax in next week's budget because it could undermine the investment in green power projects.
Energy firms want profits for green projects
- 05/03/2008
Energy firms are warning the government not to impose a windfall tax in next week's budget because it could undermine the investment in green power projects.
Gas-fired power station backed by council
- 05/03/2008
A new gas-fired power station near Pembroke has received the backing of the Pembrokeshire County Council Planning and Rights of Way Committee.
Charity urges Darling to act on fuel poverty
- 05/03/2008
Help the Aged has urged the government to take action against fuel poverty following rumours that energy companies face a windfall tax.
New website encourages green thinking
- 04/03/2008
A new online community has been launched with the aim of giving young people their say on environmental issues.
Vouchers could be solution to fuel poverty
- 04/03/2008
The government is considering a voucher scheme that would help families in fuel poverty pay their bills, the BBC reports.
SSE buys street lighting business
- 04/03/2008
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has agreed a deal with EDF Energy to purchase its street lighting operations for three areas in the south of England.
Nuclear share could increase to 30%
- 03/03/2008
The government may increase the UK's share of energy generated from nuclear power to 30 per cent.
Remote control could reduce power-cut times
- 03/03/2008
A new remote control system could ensure that power blackouts are fixed quicker than before.
New fund to tackle fuel poverty
- 03/03/2008
The government could be moving to combat fuel poverty by forcing energy companies to provide subsidised heating and electricity to 4.5 million people living in fuel poverty.
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