Gas and electricity news, Jul - Sep 2006

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New fund for low carbon research

03 August 2006

A major research programme into the development of low carbon energy sources has begun.

Solar energy hits the high street

02 August 2006

One of the UK's best known high street electrical retailers is to start selling solar panel technology for use in the home.

ScottishPower named as greenest energy company

01 August 2006

Energy provider ScottishPower has been named as the greenest of the UK's major power companies by a prominent conservation group.

2006 worst year for energy bills

31 July 2006

UK energy industry watchdog energywatch has said that the recent price increases from British Gas (BG) have only served to add to 2006's status as the worst year for energy bills.

Ofgem pledges to tackle 'fuel poverty blight'

28 July 2006

Ofgem has said that it will continue to work with businesses and vulnerable customers in preparation for another difficult winter

British Gas prices up 56% in a year

27 July 2006

British Gas has increased the price of energy by more than half for its customers in the past 12 months

Commission urges government to help consumers tackle climate change

25 July 2006

British consumers must have the opportunity to buy eco-friendly products readily if the problem of climate change is to be tackled, according to the Sustainable Development Commission.

EDF Energy increases gas and electricity prices

25 July 2006

EDF Energy will be increasing its electricity and gas prices from next week.

Utility bill rises costing facilities managers

24 July 2006

The majority of facilities management companies are being affected by mounting utility bill costs, according to a new study.

Energy watchdog deals with over 60,000 complaints

21 July 2006

Energy industry watchdog energywatch has said that it investigated and resolved 60,075 complaints during the last 12 months.

EU urged to do more on renewable energy

20 July 2006

Europe needs to do more to develop clean energy technology, according to a renewable energy pressure group.

High hopes for £35m offshore wind farm

19 July 2006

A new £35 million pilot offshore wind farm project in Scotland has been inspected by top officials from Scotland, Europe and the electricity industry.

Coal power station planned for Southampton

18 July 2006

Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) is to build a new gas-fired power station near Southampton with a capacity to supply one million homes with electricity.

Energy efficiency pushed in workplace

17 July 2006

UK energy supplier npower is urging the country's workforce to take energy efficiency measures in the workplace as well as at home, with a new campaign.

More energy information good news for consumers

14 July 2006

Gas and electricity consumer watchdog energywatch has welcomed government support for greater information for consumers about their energy usage announced as part of the Energy Review.

Diversity key to UK's energy future says PM

13 July 2006

Tony Blair has said that a mix of both sustainable and nuclear power is needed to help meet the UK's future energy needs.

Wind farm proposed for Swindon

12 July 2006

UK energy firm npower is investigating the possibility of constructing a new wind turbine at a business park in Swindon.

Ofgem cuts red tape

11 July 2006

Energy industry regulator Ofgem has said that it is to halve the amount of red tape by simplifying licence rules.

High amount of switching no surprise

10 July 2006

Record numbers of people switching their gas and electricity supplier comes as no surprise, according to price comparison and switching website uSwitch.com.

Government policy failing renewable energy

07 July 2006

Government policy is failing to help renewable energy sources play a significant role in the nation's growing energy needs, the Carbon Trust (CT) has said.



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