Energy Bills for UK Households On The Rise
Warnings have been issued stating that energy bills are on the rise for households in the UK. The largest hikes are expected during the winter months, hitting an all-time high when 2008 comes to a close. Future increases are expected well into 2009. When wholesale costs increase this translates into
by Emma Young May 15th, 2008
Scotland’s pioneer wave station in the offing
An application to build a pioneering wave energy plant has been put forward by RWE Innogy. The station is to be built off the coast of Scotland in Siadar Bay on the Isle of Lewis and is expected to have ...
by Emma Young April 28th, 2008
Employees sacked over mis-selling
Four employees of NPower have had their employment contracts terminated after being accused of mis-selling. The four were in the sales department of the electricity and gas supplier. This followed an investigative journalism article that had been published in a national ...
by Emma Young April 28th, 2008
Energywatch Says Energy Price Increases ‘Unjustifed’
Energy companies such as British Gas which have increased household bills by over 15 per cent should be referred to the Competition Commission, says consumer watchdog Energywatch. In the past month, British Gas, EDF Energy and Npower have all increased utility bills. This has affected more than two-thirds of UK households.
by Emma Young January 31st, 2008
Npower Criticised Over Disconnection Rates
Npower has been critcised by Ofgem, the industry regulator, for not taking action to help customers who struggle to pay their bills. Ofgem says npower has the highest customer disconnection rate of all the major gas and electricity firms. Npower, the UK's fourth biggest energy supplier, cut off 70 gas customers per
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
Fuel Poverty at Highest Level Since 1999
New figures showed that one in six British households is living in fuel poverty. This is the highest rate of fuel poverty in almost a decade, and may slow the government’s effort to remove the problem by the end of ...
by admin January 23rd, 2008
Herefordshire Council Funds Programs To Help Cut Fuel and Energy Bills
Herefordshire Council will be taking steps towards helping people in the county cut fuel and energy costs. The Council will be offering funding for £500 worth of insulation and heating controls. The decision follows energy company Npower announcement that it will increase prices for domestic customers by 12.7 per cent for
by admin January 23rd, 2008
British Gas Hikes Rates by 15%
Centrica, the UK’s largest energy supplier, will raise its gas and electricity rates an average of 15% effective immediately. This will affect an estimated 13 million British Gas customers. The company is following the lead of EDF and Npower, its rival ...
by admin January 23rd, 2008
Ofgem Declines Energy Probe
Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, announced that is has no concerns about anti-competitive behaviour in the UK. Earlier this month, Npower increased average gas prices by 17.2% and electricity by 12.7%, and its competitors are expected to follow suit. Chancellor Alistair ...
by admin January 16th, 2008
British Gas Undecided about Rate Hikes
British Gas, the UK's biggest energy supplier, is undecided about whether to increase power and gas prices and has no plans to introduce regional gas pricing, a spokesman for the company said. Npower introduced sweeping double-digit price increases for power and gas for British retail customers last week and stated that
by admin January 11th, 2008
