Gas and electricity news, Apr - Jun 2005

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Average household electricity bill on the rise

30 June 2005

Continued rise of average household electricity bill

Micro-renewable power could be cheapest energy option

29 June 2005

The use of micro-renewable power could be the cheapest choice for energy in the long-run, according to a new study.

Renewables firm connects new electricity plants

28 June 2005

Renewables specialist Alkane Energy has connected two new methane plants to the national grid network, providing more electricity for the UK's energy customers.

Energy generation from wood burning

27 June 2005

Customers in Scotland are being advised by the government to generate their energy by burning wood.

More customers leave British Gas

24 June 2005

Gas group Centrica has announced that its results are in line with expectations, though conceded that British Gas' customer-base is expected to drop significantly.

New software improves energy billing

23 June 2005

National Grid Transco (NGT) has announced that the use of new SAP software has improved gas billing services for more than 20 million metered customers.

Rising energy prices take their toll on Scottish manufacturing

20 June 2005

Rising energy costs are damaging the Scottish manufacturing sector, according to a number of firms in the region.

Welsh wind farm in renewable energy drive

16 June 2005

The UK's biggest wind farm has opened in Wales with 39 turbines producing electricity for 42,000 homes.

BETTA energy bills

15 June 2005

The introduction of new energy market regulations in Scotland mean consumers could benefit from cheaper electricity and gas bills thanks to increased competion.

Direct debit can make energy bills cheaper

14 June 2005

Energy retailers have urged customers to switch to Direct Debit after it was revealed the payment system can reduce people's energy bills.

Environment Agency upbeat about water

13 June 2005

Water quality in England and Wales has improved over the last five years, according to a government report.

Electricity supplies need considerate use

10 June 2005

A new report has shown that electricity grids are having difficulty keeping up with soaring demand.

Gas deal could lead to cheaper bills

09 June 2005

Northern Ireland Energy Holdings (NIEH) has announced that it is considering acquiring the Belfast transmission gas pipeline (BTP).

'Smart' metering could mean cheaper energy bills

08 June 2005

BEAMAEnergy has given its backing to EU draft legislation that is proposing the introduction of 'smart' metering.

Mills converted to offer renewable energy

07 June 2005

A number of mills could be converted into renewable energy generators, which would provide electricity to local homes.

MP supports Thames Water's efficiency drive

06 June 2005

Environment minister Elliot Morley has lent his support to Thames Water's efficiency drive to save water.

UK energy prices set to rise

06 June 2005

UK electricity and gas bills are primed to rise as energy prices reach a record high.

Problems switching energy provider

03 June 2005

A woman has accused Powergen of not caring for its customers after it refused to let her switch energy supplier.

Dry winter may lead to water restrictions

02 June 2005

Some UK customers may be facing water restrictions after an unusually dry winter.

National Grid Transco sells gas distribution networks

02 June 2005

National Grid Transco has announced that it has completed the sale of four gas distribution networks in deal worth £5.8 billion.



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