Gas and electricity news, Apr - Jun 2008

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Consumers 'will have to pay for green changes'

30 June 2008

Consumers are set to see energy bills rise in the UK in a bid to meet European Union (EU) targets, it has been claimed.

Brown promises green 'revolution'

27 June 2008

A "green revolution" in energy could be about to begin in the UK under new plans released by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Fresh 'green plans' to be outlined

26 June 2008

New sustainable energy plans are set to be released by the government today, as officials look to outline alternative forms of power.

'Large rises' in energy costs

25 June 2008

Energy chiefs have warned that consumers are likely to face large rises in costs this year, thanks to growing fees globally.

Energy chiefs to meet with MPs

24 June 2008

Officials from a number of the biggest energy companies in the UK are set to come in for questioning from a group of politicians.

Green energy strategy may mean 'bill price hikes'

23 June 2008

The government is hoping to tackle the current energy crisis in the UK, which has seen gas and electricity bills soar in recent months, by implementing a new strategy that will see more UK-based green power solutions.

Minister 'worried' by energy rises

19 June 2008

Consumers are likely to face increased charges for both gas and electricity, it has been claimed this week.

Households will be 'crippled' by fuel poverty

19 June 2008

Consumers will struggle to pay their fuel bills in the future following news that there could be price hikes of up to 40% during the rest of this year, uSwitch.com has said.

Watchdog to investigate npower

18 June 2008

Ofgem is to consider whether or not customers were charged too much by energy provider npower, after the firm allegedly altered billing.

Consumers told to compare bills

17 June 2008

Energy payers have been urged to look at the amount being paid by the people living near them in an effort to cut bills.

Tories will 'lap up wind opportunties'

16 June 2008

If the Conservatives get into power, then more of an emphasis will be placed on tidal energy in the coming years, Leader of the party David Cameron will assert.

Iberdrola leaves British Energy race

13 June 2008

Another one of the leaders in the bid for British Energy has said that it has pulled out of the process, according to reports.

Barrage 'not the best option'

12 June 2008

A fresh report has claimed that there may be more viable alternatives to the planned Severn Barrage that will stretch from Cardiff to Weston-Super-Mare.

EDF bid turned down

11 June 2008

British Energy (BE), the firm part owned by the government in the UK, has said that it has turned down a takeover offer from the French outfit EDF.

Reactors at British Energy shut down

09 June 2008

British Energy has revealed that it has shut down a nuclear reactor, the second such incident in recent times.

Energy firms 'taking advantage of consumers'

06 June 2008

Firms selling gas and electricity are treating their customers badly, a group of MPs have suggested.

UK rises 'faster than Europe'

05 June 2008

Energy prices in the UK are rising faster than anywhere else in Europe, according to new figures released this week.

Energy boss warns good times are over

04 June 2008

The Chief Executive of E.ON has warned that the era of cheap energy for consumers may be over for good.

Energy suppliers are 'inaccurate'

02 June 2008

Energy firms have been branded the worst in terms of accuracy by consumers in a new poll carried out by uSwitch.com.

Fresh help planned for fuel poor

30 May 2008

Older people may be given extra assistance to pay their fuel bills under fresh plans being considered by the government.