Gas and electricity news, Jul - Sep 2005

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More help needed for renewable energy

15 July 2005

New research has indicated that more investment in energy efficiency could help to reduce fuel poverty.

Water companies miss leakage targets

14 July 2005

Two major water firms have been criticised by industry watchdog Ofwat, for failing to meet targets for reducing leaks.

Anglican Water "unlikely" to impose hosepipe ban

13 July 2005

Anglican Water has announced that it is unlikely to enforce a hosepipe ban on customers, even though water supplies have fallen in the region.

Government urged to provide "practical help" for renewable energy

12 July 2005

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has implored the government to provide greater support for the UK's renewable energy industry.

Family faces £53k charge

12 July 2005

A family in London are facing a water bill for £53,280 following what is thought to be an inaccurate meter reading.

Energy efficiency needed in south east England

11 July 2005

The south east of England will feel the impact of climate change more than anywhere else in the UK according to the South East England Regional Assembly (SEERA).

Unhappy customers should look online for energy providers

08 July 2005

Customers who find their energy provider is not giving them a high enough standard of service should look online for a replacement.

Hosepipe bans imminent

08 July 2005

Hosepipes bans are set to come into force in England

Energy efficient homeowners can slash their mortgages

07 July 2005

Homeowners who plough the money they save on their energy bills into their mortgage payments could make significant inroads into their debt.

Rising energy costs prompt call for fuel regulator

06 July 2005

Rising costs in the energy and electricity market are spilling into the debate over fuel costs.



LNG cargo arrives back on British shores

05 July 2005

The first commercial delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in over ten years arrived on British shores

Ofgem seeks billing procedures improvements

05 July 2005

Ofgem has warned energy suppliers that they must improve their billing procedures

Water prices could rise as 'scarcity status' applied for

04 July 2005

Elliot Morley, the environment minister, said that both water rationing and meter use may be introduced because of low rainfall.

New drive to cut electricity costs

04 July 2005

A European Union directive designed to reduce emissions and cut electricity costs is expected to be signed this week.



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