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News for February 2011
Number of deaths caused by cold homes 'is shameful'
- 11/02/2011
It is shameful that many vulnerable consumers are not able to afford cheap energy to heat the whole of their homes, the UK Public Health Association has said.
Human behaviour 'not noted' when it comes to energy efficiency improvements
- 11/02/2011
Human behaviour has not been accounted for by many measures to improve energy efficiency in homes, energy comparison customers might be surprised to learn.
West Cumbrian wind farm is given the go-ahead
- 11/02/2011
Cheap electricity consumers in Allerdale in West Cumbria could soon be using energy derived from a new wind farm.
Council tax discounts 'could encourage communities to accept wind farms'
- 11/02/2011
Financial incentives could be offered to cheap energy customers living in rural communities where wind farms could be built.
Renewable energy sector 'will require skilled workers'
- 10/02/2011
The cheap gas and oil sector is the right place to look for skilled workers who are able to transfer their achievements to the wind energy industry, an expert has said.
Energy suppliers bid for EU cash
- 10/02/2011
Two energy suppliers are bidding for funding from the EU to use carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology at power stations in Scotland.
Offshore wind farm gets the green light
- 10/02/2011
Consumers in Yorkshire hoping to switch energy deals might have heard that the Humber Gateway wind farm plans have been approved.
Govt 'does not know when wind energy will pay for itself'
- 09/02/2011
It is not known how long it will take for wind power to pay for itself, energy comparison customers might be surprised to hear.
Cheap electricity cable discussed at consultation
- 09/02/2011
A new power cable designed to bring excess cheap energy to customers in England has been discussed at a consultation meeting.
Councils 'should commit fully to recycling'
- 09/02/2011
Recycling is now a part of many people's lives, but Waste Watch believes local authorities should do more to show they are committed to the practice.
Energy price divide between north and south
- 08/02/2011
Energy comparison customers in the north tend to pay more for their power, a survey has revealed.
Scottish Labour party outlines green plans for the future
- 08/02/2011
Scotland's Labour party has outlined proposals to boost the country's green cheap energy sector and help it become a world leader in renewable technology.
Green skills academy 'will boost renewable energy sector'
- 08/02/2011
A new academy set to open in the north-east could help cheap energy users in the future.
Energy suppliers fined over connection issues
- 08/02/2011
Cheap electricity customers might be surprised to hear that industry regulator Ofgem has levied fines on three power companies for their delay in fixing connection problems.
Renewable energy sector 'will see more competition for skilled workers'
- 08/02/2011
Consumers who perhaps want to switch energy to a greener supplier might be interested to hear that employment in the renewables sector is set to become more competitive.
Changes in behaviour 'boost energy efficiency' in the home
- 08/02/2011
Behavioural changes are required for energy comparison customers to save money on their fuel bills.
Govt to launch review of green energy funds
- 07/02/2011
Energy comparison customers might be interested to learn that the government is to launch a review into subsidies for solar farms.
Manx Gas announces price rise
- 07/02/2011
Householders on the Isle of Man may wish to switch gas supplier after the island's main power company announced a price rise.
Consumers 'should not take rising prices lying down'
- 07/02/2011
Customers do have the choice to switch energy provider rather than taking rising prices "lying down", an expert has pointed out.
Global wind power installations 'increase by 22.5% in a year'
- 07/02/2011
Customers wishing to compare energy deals might be interested to learn that global wind power installations rose by 35.8GW last year, according to research.
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