Gas and electricity news, Jul - Sep 2006

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uSwitch comments on SSE price increases

29 September 2006

uSwitch has commented on the decision by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) to raise its prices.

£10m funding for Renewables Partnership

28 September 2006

The department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) has announced £10 million worth of funding for the Renewables Partnership.

Carbon free energy sources must be embraced by EU

27 September 2006

European Union (EU) energy sources will have to utilise carbon-free sources in the future, according to the EU energy commissioner.

CORGI: Gas checks on energy appliances important

26 September 2006

CORGI, the gas safety specialist, is warning customers of the need to carry out safety checks on all gas appliances before the onset of winter.

Wood can be sustainable energy source

25 September 2006

Wood can be an environmentally friendly, sustainable source of energy for the future, according to the Forestry Commission.

Market competition to be probed by energywatch

22 September 2006

There should be a full inquiry into energy market competition, according to industry watchdog energywatch.

UK electricity producers prepare for winter

21 September 2006

UK electricity producers are preparing for all eventualities this winter with power stations across the UK stocking fuel in the event of harsh conditions.

Powergen begins customer drive

20 September 2006

Powergen has embarked on a customer care drive this week and will visit towns and cities in the UK in an effort to deal with any complaints and queries.

Centrica announces directorate change

19 September 2006

Phil Bentley has been named as the new managing director of the British Gas residential and business divisions.

British Gas launches £1bn energy campaign

18 September 2006

British Gas has launched a £1 billion energy saving campaign to help UK households reduce their energy waste.

£1bn energy institute for DTI

15 September 2006

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is planning to build a £1 billion energy institute.

Ofgem warns energy companies could face fines

14 September 2006

Ofgem, the energy watchdog, has said that companies can expect to be fined if the prices they issue to customers fail to reflect the decreases in the wholesale price of gas.

Star Energy sees profits increase

13 September 2006

Star Energy Group has seen pre-tax profits of £8.2 million in the first half of 2006.

University to generate own electricity

12 September 2006

Loughborough University is involved in a scheme which will see it generate all of its own electricity.

SNP calls for government to tackle fuel poverty

11 September 2006

The Scottish National Party (SNP) energy spokesman, Mike Weir, has called on the government to tackle the growing issue of fuel poverty.

uSwitch comments on npower price rise

08 September 2006

The price comparison and switching website uSwitch has commented on npower's decision to increase its energy prices for the majority of its 6.3 million customers.

Coal makes comeback

07 September 2006

It seems coal is making a comeback with mining company UK Coal announcing its first profits in the last six years.

E.ON UK plans gas facility in Yorkshire

06 September 2006

The company that runs Powergen, E.ON UK, is planning a public exhibition of its proposals for a new gas storage facility in East Yorkshire.

Utilities customers face tough times, says energywatch

05 September 2006

Industry watchdog energywatch has predicted further electricity and gas price rises over the winter.

uSwitch criticises BG advertising spend

04 September 2006

New figures from the price comparison and switching website uSwitch show that British Gas has spent over £56 million on advertising in the last year.



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