The British public are far more interested in banking energy savings, rather than invest in further energy saving measures, says the Energy Saving Trust. The findings of a new study – released to coincide with the launch of the Energy Saving Trust’s Energy Saving Week – reveal that five times as many UK householders would […]
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Today sees the start of the Energy Saving Trust’s Energy Saving Week, which highlights how you can take back control of your bills by implementing a variety of energy saving measures. A unique annual event, “Take back control of your energy bills” will give homeowners the opportunity to learn how to become more energy efficient, […]
A project set up to provide thousands of social tenants with solar PV panels is under threat after the Government announced a comprehensive review of feed-in tariff subsidies. The social enterprise behind the initiative, Empower Community, fears the UK Government – the ‘greenest ever’ to take office according to Prime Minister David Cameron – will […]
It’s been revealed that energy companies operate a “postcode lottery” when it comes to calculating how much a household has to pay for their gas and electricity. According to price comparison website uSwitch.com, depending on where you live, you could be paying up to £180 more as part of a postcode lottery which the “Big […]
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An online poll has revealed that 6% of UK households cannot afford to turn on their central heating due to energy costs that have seen bills skyrocket in recent months. The survey, conducted by moneysupermarket.com, was undertaken by some 13,700 participants who visited the website. While 6% of those who completed the survey claim they […]
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According to an independent report written by Professor John Hills, thousands of people in Britain are dying every year as a result of illnesses caused by fuel poverty. Such is the seriousness of fuel poverty at the moment, Professor Hills’ report recommends the term be redefined to include any household that is pushed below the […]
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Government ministers have been warned that discarding climate targets is the only way to stop energy bills rising. Business groups are claiming that it’s ministers’ obsession with green taxes that’s largely to blame for rising energy bills, and they have called on the Government to give priority to cutting fuel prices, rather than meeting targets […]
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With winter edging ever closer, five out of the “Big Six” energy providers have promised not to hike their energy prices again, until next spring. British Gas, npower, SSE, Scottish Power and E.On have all agreed to freeze energy tariffs, with EDF only committing to no more price rises over the coming winter months. The […]
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Properties that are shown to be the most energy efficient sell for more, according to the findings of a new report by the Australian Property Institute. The report reveals that energy efficient properties achieve a higher selling price and command higher rents compared to less efficient buildings. Which is certainly going to be welcome news, […]
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Several of the leading energy suppliers in the UK have spoken out in defence of their pricing models after Ofgem published details of their profit margins. According to the energy regulator, suppliers currently enjoy an annual profit of £125 per customer – far more than the £15 reported in June. Following the announcement, Britain’s leading […]
We know energy companies don’t have the best of reputations, but the news of their soaring profit margins will not do anything to improve their already tarnished character. In figures just released by Ofgem, the energy watchdog has revealed that hikes in gas and electricity tariffs this summer has enabled the “Big Six” to turn […]
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If you’re a builder, renovator or simply someone interested in making your home greener and more energy efficient, then the Big Green Home Show is going to be right up your street. A one stop shop for eco and sustainable help and advice for the thousands who visit, the Big Green Home Show 2011 is […]
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Greenhouse gas emissions in Europe are on the increase but despite the rise the EU remains on track to meet set targets to cut gas emissions by 2020. According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), last year gas emissions increased by 2.4%, compared to a 7% drop in 2009. The rise is being attributed to […]
One in four UK households could well be forced into fuel poverty, thanks to the Government’s controversial green energy targets. That’s the bleak warning City analysts have issued to ministers, if the Government continues to pursue its plans to encourage the uptake of renewable energy technologies, such as solar PV panels and wind turbines. Thanks […]
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The UK Government has requested that energy suppliers provide all customers who are eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme with a £120 discount. The move comes just days after the scheme was criticised for affording suppliers the opportunity to limit the number of discounts paid to qualifying customers (namely low-income families and pensioners). Essentially, […]
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A social housing property in Oxfordshire has been chosen to showcase the energy efficiency benefits of installing green technologies as part of a ‘Retrofit for the Future’ scheme to improve the UK’s social housing stock. Owned by Soha Housing, the fairly nondescript property in the South Oxfordshire town of Didcot has been transformed as part […]
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