Scottish & Southern Energy has become the third big energy provider to increase its energy bills, announcing plans to bump up its gas prices by 18%. The changes - which come into affect from...
Four council-owned properties in Somerset have been fitted with air source heat pumps in an initiative that aims to reduce energy bills for residents. Taunton Deane Borough Council is testing the...
A new campaign by the heating and plumbing sector is urging the Government to reduce the amount of administration required for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). Whilst the...
Having recently secured a second major contract already this year, green energy manufacturer Stiebel Eltron UK is anticipating a 40% growth in turnover this year. The company, which...
The boss of energy provider E.ON is warning consumers that energy bills could double in the next 10 years, reaching a colossal £2,500. With energy watchdog Ofgem already warning that bills could...
British Gas has just launched a scheme along the lines of the Green Deal, which is designed to help reduce the upfront cost of installing clean renewable technologies. Dubbed British Gas's Home...
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published figures suggesting the total number of households in the UK that can be classed as living in fuel poverty is on the increase. According...
Energy bills could be significantly reduced if UK households were to use a real-time energy monitor, a study has shown. Sixty-five housing association homes in Scotland were fitted with a Ewgeco...
The Government is downplaying a minor rise in households suffering hardship due to increasing fuel prices, says a consumer body. Consumer Focus is claiming the fuel poverty situation is much...
The UK Government's drive to reform the energy market has received support from WWF, which noted that a move towards renewable energy would prove less costly in the long-term than persevering with...
The Government has estimated that the UK needs to spend £110bn on new electricity supplies, if it's to keep the lights on. In a White Paper published yesterday (Tuesday), a key proposal outlined...
A new report has revealed that over the course of the next ten years, the South West of the UK could see a 700% increase in renewable heat capacity. Compiled by independent renewable energy...
In an effort to meet the growing demand for electricity and to reduce carbon emissions, the Government has promised a dramatic increase in offshore wind generation. Setting down bold targets...
A move towards green living in Britain is being blamed for rising energy bills, which are expected to double in the next five years. This week, Energy Secretary Chris Huhne is set to announce...
Charities across Britain are warning that many pensioners will face a cold and miserable winter, following the news that British Gas is to increase its gas and electricity prices. The price...
A report in yesterday's edition of the Sunday Telegraph has claimed that UK households face the highest energy bills in Europe. However, it is a claim which Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has been...