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Measures to target fuel poverty

Wednesday 23 04 08
Energy suppliers agree to a package of measure to help those struggling with high fuel bills......

Summit calls for climate targets

Wednesday 23 04 08
European and Japanese leaders call for quick cuts in carbon emissions with major private sector funding......

Meeting looks to help fuel poor

Wednesday 23 04 08
A meeting is set to take place today looking at how older and poorer people can lose their fuel poverty tag......

Debts 'hurting people in many ways'

Wednesday 23 04 08
The pressures exerted by personal debt are proving to be a massive strain on many families, one organisation has warned this week......

Investigation into npower 'mis-selling' launched

Wednesday 23 04 08
Energy regulator Ofgem is to launch an investigation into claims of mis-selling at npower. .....

FoE questions biofuel growth

Wednesday 23 04 08
Expanding biofuel use could lead to more deforestation and loss of wildlife in Latin America, Friends of the Earth Europe said on Tuesday. .....

E.ON chief says renewables commitment will be costly

Wednesday 23 04 08
The head of E.ON UK has claimed that the cost of the UK's renewables commitment may be more than had previously anticipated, the Independent reported. .....

Brown biofuel caution welcomed

Tuesday 22 04 08
Gordon Brown's pledge to examine the impact of biofuels on world food prices is welcomed by campaigners......

Energy debt 'may rise further'

Tuesday 22 04 08
Many households in the UK are indebted to their gas and electricity firms and this figure could grow in the future, it has been claimed......

UK renewable energy performance "a national disgrace"

Tuesday 22 04 08
The UK's renewable energy performance is a "national disgrace", environmental campaigners claim today. .....

Fuel poverty bites 'majority' of vulnerable people

Tuesday 22 04 08
Fuel poverty is affecting the majority of single pensioners and lone-parent families, a report has claimed. .....

Mixed reaction to Lewis wind farm refusal

Tuesday 22 04 08
Government refusal for a wind farm on the Isle of Lewis has been met with a mixed reaction from campaigners. .....

FACTBOX-Russia's links with transit states, gas customers - Reuters UK

Tuesday 22 04 08

FACTBOX-Russia's links with transit states, gas customers
Reuters UK, UK - Apr 21, 2008
Russia has branded as parasites the transit states that have benefited from transit fees and cheap energy and it is in the process of raising the gas prices ...
Gazprom challenges Oxford Analytica (subscription)
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Mixed emotions over wind decision

Monday 21 04 08
The announcement rejecting the Lewis Wind Power application is met with both anger and relief......

Looming strike 'threatens fuel chaos across Britain'

Monday 21 04 08
A strike at Scotland's only crude oil refinery due next weekend will lead to fuel shortages across the UK, operating firm Ineos has warned. .....

National Grid pledges to cut emissions by 80%

Monday 21 04 08
National Grid has announced today that it has set a target to reduce its carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2050. .....

£75 car charge for gas-guzzling parents

Monday 21 04 08
Parents driving so-called 4x4 'gas guzzlers' on the school run are to be charged £75 a year under a controversial new council scheme. .....

Crown Estate 'agrees to wind turbine purchase'

Monday 21 04 08
A deal has been struck that will see a group which handles a number of the Queen's assets and estates purchase the world's largest wind turbine, according to reports. .....

E.on teams up on CO2 capture

Friday 18 04 08
Suez unit Electrabel, E.on and Hitachi are to collaborate on a joint research project to design, build and operate a test facility to analyse different solvents in the process for CO2 capture from flue gases, the firms said on Thursday......

Standby ban 'is a turn-off'

Tuesday 15 04 08
The campaign to ban standby buttons is a waste of energy and has lost touch with the bigger picture......

Standby ban 'presses wrong buttons'

Tuesday 15 04 08
The campaign to ban standby buttons is a waste of energy and has lost touch with the bigger picture......

Price websites 'needed checking'

Saturday 12 04 08
Price comparison websites should have their figures checked independently, says a university think tank......

Extra £225m to beat fuel poverty

Friday 11 04 08
Up to 100,000 households could be helped with fuel bills as the big energy firms pledge an extra £225m......

Scottish and Southern Energy, latest energy company to increase prices

Thursday 20 03 08
Scottish and Southern the UK Energy company who operate the brands, Atlantic Electric and Gas, Scottish Hydro Electric, Southern Electric and SWALEC today announced a price increase all four brands. The increase averages 14.43% on electricity and 15.58% on gas. The new prices can be found on our platform now. .....

Call to show car 'lifetime price'

Tuesday 11 03 08
Showing the long-term cost of a car would encourage buyers towards "green" models, a government adviser says......

US raises forecast for oil, gas prices this year - ICIS (subscription)

Tuesday 11 03 08

US raises forecast for oil, gas prices this year
ICIS (subscription), UK - 2 hours ago
In natural gas - which is a key feedstock for US chemicals manufacturers - the administration said it expects the average for Henry Hub spot prices to be ...
Analyst sees $75 oil possible in a few years ICIS (subscription)
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'I can't buy a house or afford a holiday. I've never felt so badly off'

Tuesday 11 03 08
Soaring gas and petrol prices, higher council tax and bigger supermarket bills are the recurring themes among comments posted on Times Online by people responding to our interactive survey about the state of the economy. .....

Homemade power 'gets fair price'

Tuesday 11 03 08
Households selling energy generated by domestic turbines and solar panels get a fair price, says Ofgem......

Government green commitments 'miss solar heating technology'

Tuesday 11 03 08
With all new homes to be rated against eco-friendly credentials, the government has sent a message that it is committed to zero-carbon housing and sustainable communities. .....

White House says concerned about high oil price - Reuters UK

Tuesday 11 03 08

White House says concerned about high oil price
Reuters UK, UK - 5 hours ago
"The price of crude oil, and therefore the price of gasoline, is very high and we know it's impacting America's consumers and small businesses especially. ...
White House 'very concerned' about record oil Hemscott
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Windfarms 'are a promising source of energy'

Tuesday 11 03 08
Wind power is the UK's "most promising proven source of renewable electricity", Energy Bulletin reported this weekend. .....

US gasoline price should hit record Tuesday -AAA - Guardian

Monday 10 03 08

US gasoline price should hit record Tuesday -AAA
Guardian, UK - Mar 10, 2008
By Matthew Robinson NEW YORK, March 10 (Reuters) - US average gasoline prices should hit an all-time peak on Tuesday and may break $4 a gallon in some areas ...
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Coal 'key to UK's energy supply'

Monday 10 03 08
Coal-fired power stations will remain a "key source" of Britain's energy, Business Secretary John Hutton says......

More 'slip into fuel poverty'

Monday 10 03 08
Recent price rises in the energy market have meant that half a million people have slipped into "fuel poverty", something that will mean the government has to intervene, uSwitch.com has claimed......

Bills 'rising faster than salaries'

Monday 10 03 08
On average, pay rises in the UK are lower than increases in bills, uSwitch.com has claimed this week......

UK 'must increase renewable energy production'

Monday 10 03 08
The UK needs to increase its current renewable energy generation tenfold if it expects to meet European Union renewable energy targets by 2020, the Renewable Energy Association (REA) has claimed. .....

'Cloudseeders' to reverse global warming

Monday 10 03 08
An engineer at Edinburgh University this week will outline his vision of 'cloudseeders' or man-made white clouds over the ocean to curb the water heating linked to climate change. .....

Climate levy efficiency in doubt

Monday 10 03 08
Business will do more to cut emissions if there is an incentive to do so, MPs have said. .....

In pictures: Building a £4,000 house

Monday 10 03 08
Images of how a house was built in southern Scotland for a price of £4,000......

Eco-towns 'necessary to tackle climate change'

Friday 07 03 08
The development of eco-towns in the south-east of the UK is required due to an urgent need to address climate change, it has been claimed......

Windfarm plans include £1m benefits package

Friday 07 03 08
An offshore windfarm operation planned off the coast of Llandudno would include a community benefits package totalling more than £1 million annually, the North Wales Pioneer has claimed. .....

Biofuels 'a perfect storm' for world's poor

Friday 07 03 08
The current boom in biofuels production is inflating food prices to such an extent that the world's economy has entered 'a perfect storm' for the world's poor......

Energy 'more expensive for poorer customers'

Thursday 06 03 08
Poorer customers are paying more for their gas and electricity services, one watchdog has claimed this week......

Sweden throws down renewables gauntlet

Thursday 06 03 08
Sweden aims to derive nearly half its energy from renewable sources by 2020, according to energy and enterprise minister Maud Olofsson. .....

Gordon Brown has finally embraced Europe

Thursday 06 03 08
The least-noticed result of the EU referendum row has been Gordon Brown’s emergence as an unqualified, strong pro-European. If Tony Blair had watched Prime Minister’s Questions yesterday, which I am sure he did not, he would have been delighted by Mr Brown’s stance, even if wishing it had been expressed earlier. .....

Oil soars to new high above $104

Wednesday 05 03 08
The price of oil hits a new high above $104 a barrel, after data shows an unexpected fall in US inventories......

UK 'should follow German renewables example'

Wednesday 05 03 08
The UK should introduce a 'feed-in-tariff' for renewable generating technologies, similar to that of Germany, it has been suggested......

London housing gets green makeover

Wednesday 05 03 08
Properties belonging to the oldest housing cooperative in London has undergone work to become more eco-friendly......

British Gas Raises Prices Again! - Motley Fool UK

Wednesday 05 03 08

British Gas Raises Prices Again!
Motley Fool UK, UK - 6 hours ago
Gas is often a by-product of oil production, which is why the price of gas is linked so strongly to oil prices. Gas-price changes typically lag oil prices ...
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Heavy price of corn-based biofuels - People & the Planet

Wednesday 05 03 08

Heavy price of corn-based biofuels
People & the Planet, UK - 11 hours ago
At the same time, ethanol prices plummeted as the market for the alternative fuel, which is still used mainly as an additive to gasoline, became saturated. ...
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MPs call for rise in green taxes

Wednesday 05 03 08
The UK Treasury lacks "ambition and imagination" when it comes to green taxes, a report by MPs conclude......

New windfarm approved in Wales

Tuesday 04 03 08
A new windfarm has been approved in Denbighshire County, it has emerged......

Eco house showcased at EcoBuild

Tuesday 04 03 08
A new zero carbon house has been built using environmentally-friendly materials, it has emerged......

Energy-efficient couple to install new boiler

Tuesday 04 03 08
A couple in Halifax has decided to use their £250 carbon makeover gift voucher to install a more energy-efficient boiler in their home, it has emerged. .....

Online green community for young people launched

Tuesday 04 03 08
A new online community has been launched today for young, environmentally-concerned people to have their say on green issues. .....

UK mulling fuel poverty voucher

Monday 03 03 08
The government is considering a voucher scheme to help people pay their fuel bills, the BBC learns......

Living roofs 'can help combat climate change'

Monday 03 03 08
The mayor of London has launched a report in conjunction with Design London, which promotes the use of living roofs and walls......

Energy firms meet with Treasury

Monday 03 03 08
Some of the UK's top energy firms are meeting the Treasury amid calls for a windfall tax on their profits......

Eco build homes 'more attractive to buyers'

Monday 03 03 08
House builder and developers can significantly reduce the carbon emissions of their projects and make them more attractive to buyers, industry experts have said. .....

Energy-efficient home displayed at London trade show

Monday 03 03 08
A home that can run for up to a year without relying on electricity supplied by National Grid was displayed in London this week, it has emerged. .....

UK gas prices fall as supply fears ease - Reuters UK

Monday 03 03 08

UK gas prices fall as supply fears ease
Reuters UK, UK - Mar 3, 2008
LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - British gas prices fell on Monday as concern last week that cold weather forecast for this week could test supplies eased, ...
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Green sports car set for launch

Monday 03 03 08
A "zero-emission" sports car with a top speed of nearly 100mph is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show......

UK faces court action over EU buildings directive

Friday 29 02 08
The European commission on Thursday launched court proceedings against the UK and Belgium for failing to implement its 2002 energy performance of buildings directive, which aims to cut energy consumption......

Plans to cut CO2 emissions 'consistent' with economic growth

Friday 29 02 08
European plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions are consistent with economic growth and job creation, according to environment commissioner. .....

Fuel-efficient cars 'can save motorists money'

Friday 29 02 08
Motorists who opt for fuel-efficient or greener cars can save money doing so, an expert says......

Three new windfarms approved in UK

Thursday 28 02 08
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) has announced that three new windfarms have been given consent to go ahead. .....

Carbon efficient initiatives 'to be revealed in Budget'

Thursday 28 02 08
The government is set to announce its overhaul of the renewable energy grant scheme in the Budget next month, it has been claimed......

A fine balance in the UK's electricity

Thursday 28 02 08
Supplying just enough electricity to meet demand is a complex business, with long-term deals and last-minute trades......

Eco-towns to have 'robust and transparent' green standards

Thursday 28 02 08
The housing minister has said only the most robust and transparent green standards will be used in the new zero carbon eco-towns......

Oil hits $102 for the first time

Wednesday 27 02 08
Oil prices hit a record level of $102 a barrel, a day after breaking the previous record of $101.43......

Brits urged to leave it off on E-Day

Wednesday 27 02 08
Consumers are being urged to switch off unused gadgets and household appliances as part of Energy Saving Day (E-Day), the first national day to assess energy saving methods......

Why energy bills have gone up

Wednesday 27 02 08
The energy industry explains some of the reasons behind the recent energy price rises......

High energy prices must be investigated

Wednesday 27 02 08
Why rising prices in the energy market should be investigated......

Zero carbon no 'magic bullet'

Monday 25 02 08
There is no "magic bullet" solution to meeting the ambitious target of making all new homes "zero-carbon"......

Zero carbon goal needs firm foundation

Monday 25 02 08
There is no "magic bullet" solution to meeting the ambitious target of making all new homes "zero-carbon"......

Biofuels 'are not a magic bullet'

Friday 22 02 08
Biofuels may have a role in curbing climate change, Britain's Royal Society says, but many questions remain......

Ofgem begins energy market probe

Thursday 21 02 08
Regulator Ofgem begins an investigation into the gas and electricity markets amid criticism of price rises......

British Gas increases energy tariff by 18.58%

Sunday 10 02 08
From a position of being the one of the cheapest online tariffs in the UK up until the 8th January, Click Energy from British Gas has decided to cease selling Click Energy 4 and introduce Click Energy 5. Along with the name change comes a price increase which in the case of Click Energy 5 for a domestic consumer this is averaging 18.58% across the UK for dual fuel standard customers paying by monthly direct debit......

Who is the cheapest energy supplier in the UK?

Saturday 02 02 08
There appears to be a constant quest to discover who the cheapest energy supplier in the UK, however this is something that is completely impossible to convey with a single table. The only way to discover who is the cheapest energy supplier in the UK? is to use an energy price comparison service that is 100% impartial and lists every single supplier......

Scottish Power prices up by 15% - BBC News

Friday 01 02 08

BBC News

Scottish Power prices up by 15%
BBC News, UK - 17 minutes ago
Rivals British Gas - the UK's biggest power provider - increased gas and electricity prices by 15% in January. The same month, Npower raised its electricity ...
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Scottish Power prices up by 15%

Friday 01 02 08
Energy giant Scottish Power is the latest of the 'big six' to announce inflation-busting bill rises.....

2006 UK emissions fall 0.5%

Friday 01 02 08
UK greenhouse gas emissions were down more than 16 per cent below 1990 levels in 2006, the government said on Thursday......

Housing industry VAT cut 'would have environmental benefits'

Friday 01 02 08
A coalition of builders in the housing industry have called for a VAT cut that will facilitate the meeting of carbon emissions targets, it has emerged......

UPDATE 1-ScottishPower raises retail power, gas prices - Reuters UK

Friday 01 02 08

UPDATE 1-ScottishPower raises retail power, gas prices
Reuters UK, UK - 30 minutes ago
LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - ScottishPower will raise its power prices by an average of 14 percent and gas prices by 15 percent from Saturday, the company said ...
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Scottish Power plans 15% price hike - Guardian Unlimited

Friday 01 02 08

Scottish Power plans 15% price hike
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 51 minutes ago
The group, which has 5.2 million customers, said electricity prices will rise by an average of 14%, with gas prices up by 15%. The move follows double-digit ...
Scottish Power raises energy bills by 15% Times Online
The cost of a cosy house MoneyExpert
Worry as EDF readies Scottish Power bid This is Money
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ScottishPower raises retail power, gas prices - Reuters UK

Friday 01 02 08

ScottishPower raises retail power, gas prices
Reuters UK, UK - 1 hour ago
LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - ScottishPower will raise its power prices by an average of 14 percent and gas prices by 15 percent from Saturday, ...
Millions of Powergen customers face big increase in energy bills Times Online
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Scottish Power plans 15% price hike - Grimsby Evening Telegraph

Friday 01 02 08

Scottish Power plans 15% price hike
Grimsby Evening Telegraph, UK - 1 hour ago
The group, which has 5.2 million customers, said electricity prices will rise by an average of 14%, with gas prices up by 15%. The move follows double-digit ...
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Hook-up renewables faster Ofgem tells National Grid

Friday 01 02 08
Energy watchdog Ofgem has called the planning consent process to be speeded up for connecting renewable energy projects to the National Grid......

ScottishPower announces energy price rise

Friday 01 02 08
ScottishPower has today followed competitors and announced a price rise effective from 2nd February 2008......

CBI: UK renewables targets ‘unreachable’

Friday 01 02 08
There is no chance Britain or Europe will meet greenhouse gas emissions targets by the set deadline, the head of the Confederation of British Industry has said. .....

Carbon emissions show slight fall

Thursday 31 01 08
Britain's carbon emissions fell by 0.1% last year, according to government figures......

Euro MPs back patio heaters ban

Thursday 31 01 08
The European Parliament backs a call for a ban on outdoor heaters as a measure against climate change......

EU to vote on patio heaters ‘nimby’

Thursday 31 01 08
A ban on outdoor heaters could cost the UK pub and catering trade £250 million a year in lost revenues, according to the Publican Market Report. .....

UK 'could be world leader in renewable energy'

Wednesday 30 01 08
The wind industry has voiced its support of the EU's recent announcement that by 2020 the UK should provide 15 per cent of its energy from renewable sources......

Paragon: Get ready for new energy efficiency law

Wednesday 30 01 08
Landlords must improve energy efficiency in their properties in order to take full advantage of a new government scheme, buy to let lender Paragon said yesterday......

Switch to an eco-friendly motor, drivers advised

Wednesday 30 01 08
Savvy car buyers could save up to £300 a year for trading in their traditional gas-guzzler for a greener model......

BWEA: Lewis wind farm must go ahead

Wednesday 30 01 08
The Isle of Lewis wind farm in the Western Isles must go ahead if the UK is to meet its EU renewables targets, according to the British Wind Energy Association (BWEA). .....

Wind farm application submitted

Wednesday 30 01 08
A wind farm application at a beauty spot in the North East of Scotland is set to be formally submitted. .....

Energy recovery 'essential to reaching renewable targets'

Tuesday 29 01 08
Energy recovery may help the EU achieve its climate change targets, it has been claimed......

Diesel declining in popularity among new-vehicle buyers

Tuesday 29 01 08
Most new-vehicle buyers do not see diesel as a likely mainstream fuel source in the future, which may be good news for the environment......

npower 'cuts off twice as many customers'

Tuesday 29 01 08
Beleaguered energy supplier npower has been hit by new claims of poor customer service......

uSwitch: Switching isn't a hassle

Tuesday 29 01 08
Consumers should have a better understanding that they can save money by scouring the market for the best personal finances deal, such as for a loan or credit card, uSwitch has said......

Energy gap predicted in new report

Monday 28 01 08
The UK could face an energy gap in the near future, it has been predicted, as a number of coal and nuclear plants come to the end of their service. .....

Consumers 'confused' by green energy tariffs

Monday 28 01 08
Consumers feel the issue of green energy providers is "complex", according to the head of home services for uSwitch. .....

'Action needed' on home emissions

Monday 28 01 08
European governments and the EU are urged to hasten introduction of housing that contributes nothing to global warming......

Britain 'facing energy shortfall'

Sunday 27 01 08
A shortfall in UK electricity generation is likely even after the recent decision on nuclear power, a report concludes......

Energy price rises 'unjustified'

Saturday 26 01 08
Watchdog Energywatch says it is time the energy industry was referred to the Competition Commission......

Scottish Power energy bills to rise by 15% - Guardian Unlimited

Saturday 26 01 08

Fair Investment Company

Scottish Power energy bills to rise by 15%
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 1 hour ago
The firm, which supplies energy to 5.3m households around the UK, said rising costs for wholesale gas and coal meant it would be forced to put up prices. ...
More misery for gas and electricity customers as Powergen prepares ... Fair Investment Company
Powergen to hike prices London Stock Exchange
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Green computer software promises 'energy savings'

Friday 25 01 08
A new computer programme designed by a software developer in Scotland promises to provide companies with energy savings of up to 40 per cent. .....

Gore: Changing the light bulbs not enough

Friday 25 01 08
Noble peace prize winner and eco-campaigner Al Gore has called on policymakers across the planet to do more than just change the light bulbs in tackling global warming. .....

More wind turbines planned for UK

Friday 25 01 08
It is thought that up to 10,000 wind turbines will be set up in the UK by 2020 as efforts to meet the new EU renewable energy targets get underway. .....

Npower top for customer cut-offs

Friday 25 01 08
Npower must do more to help customers who struggle to pay their energy bills, warns the regulator Ofgem......

UK 14th in national eco-performance

Thursday 24 01 08
The UK has come fourteenth in an international league table ranking national environmental performance. .....

EU reveals energy plan of action

Wednesday 23 01 08
The European Commission sets out a plan of action which it says will meet the challenge of climate change......

Ofgem wants 'categoric assurances' on energy prices

Wednesday 23 01 08
Energy watchdog Ofgem is probing allegations of price fixing by the UK's top six gas and electricity suppliers. .....

Global wind energy market set to grow in 2008

Wednesday 23 01 08
The global wind energy market is set to grow further in 2008, according to the German Engineering Federation (VDMA). .....

Wind turbines boom time predicted

Wednesday 23 01 08
Britain could be obliged to build thousands more wind turbines in the countryside under targets for renewable energy to be set out by the EU commission on Wednesday......

Small firms 'using little computer energy'

Tuesday 22 01 08
When it comes to implementing green measures in the workplace, small companies trying to save the energy used by their computers could be better off looking at alternatives. .....

Axe fuel tax rise, businesses urge

Tuesday 22 01 08
Treasury to scrap a planned rise in fuel duty. The increase of 2p per litre, due to take place in April, will cost the haulage industry £170 million, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). .....

Probe demanded into energy rip-off

Tuesday 22 01 08
Union and the National Right to Fuel Campaign are calling on energy regulator Ofgem to probe the ‘obscene’ extra profits energy firms are seemingly awarding themselves. .....

British Gas slammed over price rise

Monday 21 01 08
The decision of British Gas, the UK's biggest energy provider, to hike its gas and electricity prices by 15% has been strongly criticised by uSwitch......

energywatch: Fuel poverty worst for a decade

Monday 21 01 08
Around one in six Britons struggle to find the money to heat their own homes properly, the consumer group energywatch has announced......

British Energy reactors off line

Monday 21 01 08
British Energy, the UK's biggest power generator, is to keep four nuclear reactors offline until at least July, in order to fix operating systems after discovering corroded wires last year. .....

British Gas raises prices by 15%

Friday 18 01 08
British Gas becomes the third UK power supplier this year to announce rises in its gas and electricity prices......

Reactor problems set to continue

Friday 18 01 08
A nuclear power firm says four of its reactors at two stations are likely to remain out of action until the end of 2008......

Q&A: Switching energy suppliers

Friday 18 01 08
As Npower increases its energy prices, should its customers be looking for a better deal?.....

Q&A: What's behind power price rise?

Friday 18 01 08
What is behind higher gas and electricity prices and how can consumers limit their impact?.....

Ofgem: No evidence for big six secret meetings

Thursday 17 01 08
There is "no evidence" that the UK's 'big six' energy providers are operating a secret cartel to keep gas and electricity prices falsely high, the industry watchdog said yesterday......

Watchdog exposes PFI charges gap

Thursday 17 01 08
A watchdog finds major differences in the amounts PFI schools and hospitals are charged for minor work......

EDF second of big six to up bills

Wednesday 16 01 08
The UK's fifth largest energy firm will be upping its general gas and electricity prices by an average of 10.5% from Friday, it has announced......

EDF Energy increases gas and electricity prices

Wednesday 16 01 08
EDF Energy has today announced a price increase applicable to residential customers effective from 18th January 2008. The increases are 12.9% for gas and 7.9% for electricity. EDF Energy are the second major energy supplier to introduce a double digit price increase in domestic energy during 2008......

Npower set to raise prices, as other UK energy companies likely to ... - Guardian Unlimited

Thursday 03 01 08

MSN Money UK

Npower set to raise prices, as other UK energy companies likely to ...
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 3 hours ago
Joe Malonowski, at TheEnergyShop.com, said prices rises in the wholesale market for gas suggested that there was a case for an average increase of 10% in ...
Npower announces energy price rises Channel 4 News
Npower confirms tariffs will rise ShareCast
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Npower to increase energy prices

Thursday 03 01 08
Npower is to increase both its gas and electricity prices, the UK's fourth largest energy supplier confirms......

Npower to increase energy prices - BBC News

Thursday 03 01 08

BBC News

Npower to increase energy prices
BBC News, UK - 5 hours ago
Npower is to increase both its gas and electricity prices, the UK's fourth largest energy supplier has confirmed. The company, which has four million ...
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Row over coal power station plan

Thursday 03 01 08
Kent councillors have voted in favour of building the UK's first coal-fired power station for 24 years......

Alaska oil exploration to begin

Thursday 03 01 08
The US offers rights for oil and gas in an area of north-western Alaska renowned for its wildlife......

Oil at $100 threatens to choke economy - Times Online

Wednesday 02 01 08

This is Money

Oil at $100 threatens to choke economy
Times Online, UK - 23 hours ago
British Gas recently said that higher gas prices meant that bills for its 10 million customers might have to rise, while food inflation is threatening to ...
Oil at $100 threatens to choke economy Times Online
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Little relief in sight from high oil and gas prices - The Herald

Wednesday 02 01 08

Little relief in sight from high oil and gas prices
The Herald, UK - Jan 1, 2008
Gas prices, which usually rise in concert with oil, will likely leap in the new year with increases possibly hitting the hard-pressed UK consumer in January ...
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Germans tighten car rules

Tuesday 01 01 08
Three German cities now make drivers display stickers to show their cars meet emission standards......

uSwitch: Save big with New Year energy detox

Friday 28 12 07
Undertaking a 'New Year financial detox' could result in householders slashing their energy bills by one third, it has been suggested......

SSE captures second place in energy market

Thursday 27 12 07
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has become the largest energy supplier in the UK after British Gas, a new report has found......

Trust gives bill-cutting heating tips

Thursday 27 12 07
Homeowners have been strongly encouraged by a government-backed environmental group to make "behavioural" changes in how they heat their homes to save on energy bills. .....

Energy efficiency measure takes off

Friday 21 12 07
A retired Nottingham man has been praised for his part in boosting energy efficiency in local homes......

Centrica signals tough conditions

Friday 14 12 07
Energy firm Centrica warns of tough conditions after higher wholesale prices but says it will meet earnings targets......

Ecuador throws down oil gauntlet

Wednesday 12 12 07
Ecuador is trying to increase the state's share of oil revenues and redraft contracts with foreign firms. Has it gone too far?.....

Wind 'could power all UK homes'

Monday 10 12 07
Plans for a large increase in the numbers of wind turbines around the UK coast have been set out by ministers......

Wind turbines, in graphics

Monday 10 12 07
Find out how wind turbines produce power......

Labour U-turn on renewable energy

Sunday 09 12 07
A radical plan to provide electricity to all UK homes from off-shore windfarms is revealed.....

Tory plans for home power sources

Thursday 06 12 07
Homeowners would be encouraged to generate their own energy under new Conservative plans......

British Gas reviews its Market Tracker energy tariff

Tuesday 04 12 07
In line with the rules surrounding this tariff, British Gas has announced an increase at its first quarterly review of its Market Tracker tariff. The increase averages 15.03% on gas and 15.21% on electricity across all fourteen UK distribution areas......
 
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