http://www.uswitch.com/ uSwitch 900006313 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/over-4-in-10-households-missing-out-on-energy-efficiency-savings-900006313/ nicolas.frankcom@uswitch.com Cash-strapped consumers are losing out on almost £6bn because they underestimate the value of being energy-efficient. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:53:00 GMT 801289727 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/caroline-lucas-backs-the-end-the-big-six-energy-fix-campaign-801289727/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Caroline Lucas and 100 other public figures have drawn up a list of suggestions to improve the energy industry. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:56:00 GMT 801289710 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/further-cuts-to-solar-subsidies-as-scheme-is-over-budget-801289710/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com A further cut to feed-in tariffs has been proposed by the Department for Energy and Climate Change as the scheme has gone over budget. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:46:53 GMT 801288349 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/green-business-industry-sets-out-requests-to-ed-davey-801288349/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com A letter has been sent to the new Energy Secretary, Ed Davey, outlining the key requests of the green business industry. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:51:54 GMT 801288333 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/no-plan-in-place-for-energy-efficient-olympic-games-801288333/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com There is no strategy in place to make the London 2012 Olympic Games energy efficient, despite having already missed its target of sourcing 20% of energy from renewables. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:48:09 GMT 900006211 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/feed-in-tariffs-to-drop-from-april-1st-900006211/ editor@uswitch.com Feed-in Tariffs rates will fall to 21p for installations from 3rd March 2012, the government has announced. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:47:00 GMT 801288328 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/two-thirds-will-pay-higher-energy-bills-by-2020-801288328/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Despite climate policies designed by the government, two thirds of Brits will be paying more for their energy by 2020 figures show. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:46:02 GMT 801287072 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/200-solar-panels-to-save-22-tonnes-of-co2-at-birmingham-airport-801287072/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Solar panels installed at Birmingham Airport by npower are expected to save 22 tonnes of carbon emissions every year. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:47:19 GMT 801287058 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/uk-emitted-590m-tonnes-of-carbon-dioxide-in-2010-801287058/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com The UK emitted 590 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in 2010, according to new figures released by the government. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:42:47 GMT 900006190 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/wholesale-gas-costs-set-to-rise-as-cold-snap-sets-in-900006190/ editor@uswitch.com The cost of wholesale gas has reached a six year high as temperatures continue to fall across Europe. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:22:00 GMT 801285810 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/uswitch-welcomes-ofgems-call-for-simplifying-information-801285810/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com uSwitch has welcomed changes proposed by Ofgem which are to simplify the way in which energy companies provide information to their customers. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:36:06 GMT 801285794 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/thermal-images-show-extent-of-wasted-business-energy-801285794/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com A set of thermal images released by British Gas show the amount of energy being wasted by companies in some of the UK's key cities. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:22:00 GMT 801284682 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/thousands-of-energy-consumers-switching-to-smaller-firms-801284682/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Thousands of households are switching from the Big Six energy providers to smaller firms as a result of the increased cost of energy, it has emerged. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:27:35 GMT 801283117 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/4-weeks-left-on-solar-panel-deadline-extension-801283117/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com A renewed rush of homeowners have come forward in order to take advantage of an extension to the deadline for cuts to solar panel subsidies. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:45:00 GMT 801283110 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/prince-charles-criticises-the-energy-efficiency-of-modern-buildings-801283110/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Prince Charles has said he thinks modern buildings are not energy efficient and will also not withstand the test of time. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:43:11 GMT 900005909 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/8-in-10-are-rationing-their-energy-use-this-winter-900005909/ nicolas.frankcom@uswitch.com New research from uSwitch finds that 8 in 10 consumers are rationing their energy use, with 85% still concerned about their winter energy bill, despite mild weather. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:59:00 GMT 801282038 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/british-gas-answer-fuel-poverty-protester-questions-801282038/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com The Managing Director of British Gas has addressed protesters occupying the company's meeting rooms in an attempt to placate them. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:46:42 GMT 801282018 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/energy-saving-measures-to-be-fitted-with-home-improvements-801282018/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Changes to building regulations will see those carrying out home improvements will be required to install energy saving measures at the same time. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:40:13 GMT 801282013 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/uncertainty-puts-renewable-projects-on-hold-801282013/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Uncertainty about energy market reform and the cuts to solar energy subsidies have led to a number of renewable energy projects being put on hold or shelved. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:37:57 GMT 900005845 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/42-have-boiler-problems-during-winter-claims-eon-900005845/ editor@uswitch.com New reserach from Eon says boiler problems have affected 42% of households, as the UK heads into a cold snap Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:39:00 GMT 801280727 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/energy-smart-meters-to-be-voluntary-in-homes-801280727/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Health and privacy fears mean that the government's plans to install a smart meter in every home by 2019 will have to be adjusted. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:50:31 GMT 801280723 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/reports-of-energy-profits-judged-fair-and-appropriate-by-ofgem-801280723/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Ofgem has judged the way in which the Big Six energy companies report their profits as being fair and appropriate. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:49:27 GMT 801280718 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/sse-on-track-to-make-133bn-in-profits-801280718/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com SSE, one of the Big Six energy firms, is on track to record £1.33 billion in profits, according to the latest analysis. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:48:15 GMT 900005824 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/ofgem-finds-energy-suppliers-accounting-broadly-fair-900005824/ editor@uswitch.com Review of the Big 6 energy supplier's accounting standards by independent firm finds standards fair, but calls for greater transparency. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:00 GMT 801279391 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/1-in-3-businesses-dont-take-energy-efficiency-seriously-801279391/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com One in three energy managers do not think that the company they work for takes energy efficiency seriously, a new study has found. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:17:19 GMT 900005763 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/water-bills-to-rise-57-in-2012-900005763/ editor@uswitch.com Water bills are to rise by an average of 5.7% in 2012, largely offsetting household savings from energy price cuts announced just weeks ago. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:14:00 GMT 801277904 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/fuel-poverty-protesters-attack-big-six-energy-firms-801277904/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com The Fuel Poverty Action Group organised a number of protests outside the offices of the Big Six energy firms and local government this weekend. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:11:44 GMT 801277899 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/40-per-cent-increase-in-renewable-energy-deals-in-2011-801277899/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com 2011 saw the value of renewable energy deals across the world climb to £34.2 billion. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:10:06 GMT 801276542 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/fry-ups-to-power-national-grid-801276542/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Residents of Surrey are being encouraged to recycle their cooking oil in order to prevent the blockage of drains and provide a renewable form of energy. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:00:08 GMT 801276524 http://www.uswitch.com/news/utilities/uk-energy-sector-vulnerable-to-climate-change-801276524/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com The UK energy sector is susceptible to risks threatened by extreme weather conditions, the Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) has found. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:53:55 GMT