60 percent of UK families switch their heating off in order to save money
The ever-rising energy bills are taking a very serious toll on the finances and lifestyle of most UK families, a recent study revealing the fact that around 60 percent of households are forced to temporarily switch off heating in order to keep costs at bay.
Government pledges to building only zero carbon homes from 2016
Upon revealing the new Budget, the UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to building zero carbon homes from 2016, the Chancellor also announcing the imminent release of a “detailed plan” including a response to the 2012 consultation on the energy efficiency requirements in building regulations by May 2013.
UK homes to burn US shale gas in 5 years’ time
Energy company Centrica has just revealed the fact that they've entered a deal with US company Cheniere, following which they'll pay £10bn over 20 years for
DECC preparing £9million package for support of heat networks
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has revealed plans for a £9million package, designed to help local authorities establish more heat networks across UK towns and cities, a
Unusually cold weather and low stocks keep UK gas prices high
The unusual cold weather the UK has experienced over the month of March, as well as the depletion of the country's gas reserves, kept British spot gas prices a very high level.
Surge in UK gas supplies and improving weather lead to slight price drop
After weeks of non-stop soaring due to the unusually cold weather and fears of diminishing reserves, gas prices are finally on a downward trend, moving closer to the May gas contract values, at 67.50 pence, according to a
More than five million households are now in the red to their energy supplier, report reveals
More than five million households across the UK are now in the red to their energy supplier, owing an estimated £637m, figures published in a new report seem to reveal.
Bills for Co-operative Energy customers go up by 100 pounds
From the 9'th of May, Co-operative Energy is to increase prices for 106,000 customers on its Pioneer tariff, which will see the average dual fuel bill go up by around £100, a news report reveals.
Making your home more energy efficient will reduce chances of a mortgage default
The risk of mortgage default is one-third lower for energy-efficient homes, an academic study carried out on behalf of the US Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) reveals.