Government must ‘seriously consider’ efficiency investment
The Government must “seriously consider” investing in energy efficiency schemes in the UK. The comment from the Government’s Fuel Poverty Advisory Group follows new research by Consumer Focus, which...
View ArticleInvestment in energy efficiency will boost UK economy
Investing in energy efficiency is one of the best ways to boost the economy, create more jobs and tackle fuel poverty. That’s according to new research by a consumer group, which claims significant...
View ArticleGovernment must implement policy for energy efficiency
The UK Government is being urged to take action and “not just notes” in getting the country out of recession by implementing a policy for energy efficiency. Environmental group WWF made the comment as...
View ArticleGovernment’s new efficiency strategy to ‘kick-start a revolution’
The UK Government’s new strategy for efficiency is expected to ‘kick-start a revolution’ and save up to 22 power stations worth of energy by 2020. DECC’s first ‘Energy Efficiency Strategy’ published...
View ArticleNew energy tariffs to stop consumers being ‘bamboozled’
Ofgem believes the Government’s new proposals for energy prices will stop consumers being “bamboozled” by complex tariffs. The energy regulator made the comment following DECC’s plans for suppliers to...
View ArticleOfgem and E.ON’s agreement ‘sensible’
Consumer groups have welcomed the agreement between Ofgem and E.ON after the energy supplier failed to abide by the regulator’s rules. E.ON will be paying shares of £1.4 million to around 94,000 of its...
View ArticleCustomers urged to get a free smart energy display
UK consumers getting a smart meter installed are urged to “take up their right” to get a free energy display (pictured). Under new rules that came into effect last week, energy firms fitting a smart...
View ArticleGreen Deal should provide incentives for UK businesses
The Government should make sure the Green Deal provides incentives for UK businesses too or the scheme could be a “false dawn”. That’s the view of the British Chambers of Commerce which represents more...
View ArticleBad experience puts consumers off switching
A bad switching experience is one of the main reasons that puts consumers off from changing energy suppliers. New research by Consumer Focus suggests more than a quarter (26%) of consumers said they...
View ArticleOfgem could close ‘protection gap’ for UK businesses
Greater powers for Ofgem to help businesses from brokers who mis-sell energy could help close the “protection gap” on energy issues in the industry. That’s the view of a consumer group who welcomed the...
View ArticleOfgem drums up support for ‘simpler’ energy market
Tough new standards for energy suppliers to make the market “simpler and fairer” for consumers will come into effect this summer. Energy watchdog Ofgem is counting down to delivering a clearer energy...
View ArticleBritish Gas business energy profits drop £17m
British Gas saw a drop in its business energy profits of £17m while its residential sector saw a massive boost. Its profits in 2012 topped £606million for its residential customers, rising 11% compared...
View ArticleOfgem to manage code of practice for energy comparison sites
Ofgem has now taken over management of a code of practice used by energy price comparison websites for households. Managed by Consumer Focus since 2008, the Confidence Code ensures that websites...
View ArticleGovernment’s new efficiency strategy to ‘kick-start a revolution’
The UK Government’s new strategy for efficiency is expected to ‘kick-start a revolution’ and save up to 22 power stations worth of energy by 2020. DECC’s first ‘Energy Efficiency Strategy’ published...
View ArticleNew energy tariffs to stop consumers being ‘bamboozled’
Ofgem believes the Government’s new proposals for energy prices will stop consumers being “bamboozled” by complex tariffs. The energy regulator made the comment following DECC’s plans for suppliers to...
View ArticleOfgem and E.ON’s agreement ‘sensible’
Consumer groups have welcomed the agreement between Ofgem and E.ON after the energy supplier failed to abide by the regulator’s rules. E.ON will be paying shares of £1.4 million to around 94,000 of its...
View ArticleCustomers urged to get a free smart energy display
UK consumers getting a smart meter installed are urged to “take up their right” to get a free energy display (pictured). Under new rules that came into effect last week, energy firms fitting a smart...
View ArticleGreen Deal should provide incentives for UK businesses
The Government should make sure the Green Deal provides incentives for UK businesses too or the scheme could be a “false dawn”. That’s the view of the British Chambers of Commerce which represents more...
View ArticleBad experience puts consumers off switching
A bad switching experience is one of the main reasons that puts consumers off from changing energy suppliers. New research by Consumer Focus suggests more than a quarter (26%) of consumers said they...
View ArticleOfgem could close ‘protection gap’ for UK businesses
Greater powers for Ofgem to help businesses from brokers who mis-sell energy could help close the “protection gap” on energy issues in the industry. That’s the view of a consumer group who welcomed the...
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