S-IMPLER project to focus on optimizing insulation retrofitting for solid wall homes
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has joined forces with the BRE, Carillion Energy Services and other key partners in order to launch S-IMPLER, a new research and demonstration project designed to help the refurbishment
Four major energy suppliers in hot water over pocketing ‘green tax’ rebate
Four of the “Big Six” UK energy suppliers, namely npower, Scottish Power, EDF Energy and E.on, stand accused of failing to pass on the £50 'green tax' rebate to at least a part of their customers, a brand new
Global energy demand to rise at a slower pace over the next 20 years, BP forecasts
Global energy demand is likely to grow at a much slower rate over the next couple of decade than it did up until now, a recent report published by oil giant BP has recently revealed.
Winter temperatures continue to drive short-term energy prices
Seasonal temperatures remain the most important driver behind the short-term evolution of gas and electricity prices, one of the most recent market reports published on the matter have revealed.
Customers not shopping around for better energy contracts miss out on £4.3 billion of savings
Customers who don't shop around for the best available deal miss out on an estimated £4.3 billion of savings on their energy bills, a brand new report by market comparison service Gocompare has revealed.
Local councils to keep 100 per cent of shale gas business rates, PM reveals
Millions of pounds in business rates will find their way to the treasuries of local councils which decide to give the green-light to shale gas developments, UK Prime Minister David Cameron has just revealed.
Companies could slash £300m off their bills by making staff more energy responsible
Changing their employees' attitude and behaviour towards energy consumption could actually save businesses £300m a year, a report by consultancy Carbon Trust has recently revealed.
Domestic energy customers are £53 a year worse off than 12 months ago, survey says
Domestic energy customers now pay, on average, £53 a year more for their electricity and gas than they did a year ago, a new report by energy market comparison and switching service uSwitch has revealed
Npower set to cut customer energy bills by 2.6% this week
Npower, one of the UK's Big Six energy suppliers, will announce a 2.6% price drop off its customers average gas and electricity bill, a news report in the media suggests.
ScottishPower to cut energy prices for domestic customers by 3.3% this year
Energy supplier ScottishPower has just revealed plans to reduce overall gas and electricity prices for its domestic customers by 3.3% over the next 12 months, a brand new media report on the matter has revealed.