Ofgem Considers Energy Market Collusionn
Ofgem, the UK’s energy watchdog, is looking closely at allegations of cartel-like behaviour by the country’s top six gas and electricity suppliers. Ofgem has written to Britain’s Energy Retail Association (ERA) to ensure that illicit price fixing is not happening at ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
E.ON UK CEO Predicts Long-Term Rise in Home Utility Bills
The chief executive of E.ON UK, Paul Golby, expressed his opinion on Tuesday that household energy bills must rise while energy companies must make radical changes in the way they do business to combat climate change. Golby also stated that E.ON UK was interested in participating in "more than one" new
by admin January 28th, 2008
Manufacturers Sign Up to Lessen Energy Impact of Appliances
UK manufactures have teamed up with a Government initiative to phase out energy wasting consumer electronics. Trade association Intellect's Consumer Electronics Council has joined the British Retail Consortium, retailers and ministers to further outline the scheme. It is particularly targeting set-top boxes. Minister for Climate Change Joan Ruddock stated: "In 2006,
by admin January 28th, 2008
Severn Barrage Details To Be Investigated
The components of a feasibility study into the Severn Barrage have been announced. The Severn Barrage is a tidal power plant that could create about 5% of UK electricity. The government said the entire terms of the project and the impact ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
Suffolk Firms Damaged by High Energy Costs
John Dugmore, chief executive of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, warned that high energy costs and fears about supply security are damaging Suffolk firms. His warning comes after a month of price rises by UK utility companies, British Gas, npower, and ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
Creating Energy Efficiency with Small Steps
Almost half of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions come from energy consumers use every day - at home and when traveling. By taking on the role of energy saver at work, home, at school you can protect the environment for you, your family and future generations, and at the same
by admin January 28th, 2008
Campaigners Want UK Government to Resist Coal Power
Campaigners from the World Development Movement claim that the UK intends to buy carbon credits from poor countries to meet the EU reductions targets, rather than actually cutting emissions to prevent catastrophic climate change. Benedict Southworth, director of the World Development ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
Friends of the Earth Warns EU Must Boost Renewable Energy
The UK Government must encouraged renewable power a great deal if the UK is to play its part in tackling climate change and meet EU targets for green energy, Friends of the Earth warned today. Despite having one of the ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
EU Greenhouse Gas Tax Pushed Later
Europe’s heavy industries were happy to hear on Wednesday that the date when they will have to start paying for their greenhouse gas emissions was pushed later. The industries have three years to broker a deal with the European Commission as they EU has put back to 2011 a decision on
by admin January 28th, 2008
EU Climate Change Scheme Not Embraced By Environmentalists
Environmentalists did not embrace the EU scheme revealed Wednesday cut climate warming carbon emissions by one-fifth and increase energy from renewables like wind, wave and sun by 2020. Environmentalists have commented that the 20 percent greenhouse gas emissions cuts are well ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
EU Takes On Climate Change
The EU has generated an entire new package to cut carbon emissions. "We have agreed what is now the most comprehensive package in terms of climate action and renewable energy anywhere in the world," said President of the European Commission, ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
