Utilities news
Monday, 18 June 2012
The energy regulator Ofgem has launched a consultation to ensure gas switching takes place within three weeks, as required by the European Union.
Monday, 18 June 2012
A football which generates electricity when kicked is unveiled as a possible solution to off-grid energy in the developing world.
Friday, 15 June 2012
Writing in The Guardian, the Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change Greg Barker has offered a response to recent media coverage following the publication of proposed changes to the Green Deal.
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Three water companies have indicated that they will lift the hosepipe ban that was enforced in April.
Monday, 11 June 2012
Green Deal companies have written to Nick Clegg to say they are 'holding off development further' until the Government provides assurances around funding.
Wednesday, 06 June 2012
The amount of electricity produced through solar panels more than doubled in the last nine days of May when there were long days of sunshine, according to the Guardian.
Wednesday, 06 June 2012
Fuel poverty could be reduced and the economy given a kick-start if Scottish homes are made more energy efficient, campaigners have claimed.
Wednesday, 06 June 2012
Water company, Severn Trent, has admitted to losing 20% of its treated water through leaks in pipes across its network.
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Greenhouse gas emissions rose by 2.4% in the European Union in 2010, according to official figures released by the European Environment Agency.
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Geothermal energy could be used to provide a fifth of the electricity needed in the UK and heat all domestic properties.
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Mistrust from the public of the Big Six energy firms could prevent the government's Green Deal scheme from achieving its full potential.
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
A Scottish businessman is to address the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee in defence of wind turbines.
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Energy bills will become unaffordable in three years according to new research, with bills set to break the £1,500 barrier by 2015.
Monday, 28 May 2012
The UK has dropped down the Ernst & Young global clean energy table, falling outside the top five nations for the first time.
Monday, 28 May 2012
Electricity prices in the EU27 nations increased by 6.3% between 2010 and 2011 while gas prices rose by 12.6%.