Gas and electricity news, Apr - Jun 2006

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Further support for smart meter rollout

28 April 2006

Energy smart meters could save four million tonnes of carbon emissions if they were rolled out across the UK, a watchdog has said.

Smart meter trial launched

27 April 2006

The government and EDF Energy have launched the first residential trial of energy 'smart meters'.

Gas price rises to lessen, says analyst

26 April 2006

A rise in the cost of gas in the UK should become less likely as more supplies enter the country, a market analyst has said.

UK paying price for EU energy market failings

25 April 2006

Prices paid by UK residents for energy are clearly being pushed up by failings in the European gas market, according to a parliamentary select committee.

New source of gas for UK

24 April 2006

The UK is to receive up to a fifth of its natural gas demand from the world's largest gas field by 2009, the department of trade and industry has said.

Powergen simplifies its bills

21 April 2006

Powergen has announced that it is making changes to the appearance of its bills in order to make them easier to understand for customers.

Threat issued to Europe's energy supply

20 April 2006

Russian state-owned energy company Gazprom has issued a warning that it will divert gas supplies away from Europe if the European Union (EU) impedes its growth.

Government called to act on energy policy

19 April 2006

A group of 35 organisations has put pressure on the government to take positive action on sustainable and renewable energy.

Government energy plans enter new phase

18 April 2006

The government has announced that the development of its future energy policy has moved into a new phase, after the completion of an in-depth public consultation on the issue.

npower looks at clean coal project

13 April 2006

The electricity company npower is looking into the possibility of constructing a new power plant using 'clean coal'.

Europe urged to take action on energy efficiency

12 April 2006

The EU must increase its energy efficiency drive, according to the global energy watchdog.

More renewables and energy efficiency demanded in Scotland

11 April 2006

Politicians in Scotland are putting pressure on the Scottish parliament to introduce measures that would encourage the use of renewable sources energy as well as energy efficiency.

Bulk buying could save poorest £60 off energy bills

10 April 2006

Pensioners and the unemployed could be saving around £60 on their energy bills if the government bought energy in bulk, according to a think tank.

Report attacks renewable energy myths

07 April 2006

Any reports suggesting that renewable energy is costly or limited by intermittency are out of step with the majority of the evidence, according to new research.

Energy company backs smart meter plans

06 April 2006

One of the UK's largest energy companies has given its backing to calls for smart meters to be installed into the country's homes.

Smart meters could reduce energy bills

05 April 2006

Thousands of consumers and businesses across Wales could cut their energy bills if 'smart' meters were installed in their properties, according to the country's energy watchdog.

UK consumers could benefit from EU action on European energy market

04 April 2006

The European Commission is to pursue legal action against those states that have failed to open up their energy markets to competition.

£2.82bn added to energy bills in 2006

03 April 2006

Price rises by the UK's six main energy suppliers mean that consumers are now paying £2.82 billion more since the start of 2006, according to a comparison and switching website.



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