Gas & Electricity
British Gas announces regional price cuts
British Gas has announced price cuts to its standard tariff for customers in the ‘Scottish Power’ and ‘Scottish Power/Manweb’ regions. The energy supplier has made the adjustment in light of Scottish Power’s price cut which comes into effect on 15 June 2007.
Energy billing problems
Energy supplier British Gas has been criticised by Energywatch after 45,000 customers were told that their direct debits were mistakenly cancelled in February.
People not on cheapest energy deals being advertised by suppliers
People are being urged to check the small print after new research reveals that only one in eight of customers are actually on the cheapest energy deals being advertised by suppliers.
Star rating scheme for green energy deals
Customers and businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint will be able easily to compare the environmental credentials of green energy deals under proposals by energy regulator, Ofgem. Under Ofgem’s proposals all green tariffs would be awarded a rating ranging from 1-5 stars.
Star rating scheme should get more consumers to sign up to green energy
Ofgem’s announcement that it will be looking to introduce a star rating system for all green energy plans is warmly welcomed by uSwitch.com, the independent online comparison and switching service.
Best energy providers for each region revealed
With the latest price cuts coming into effect next week, Britons are being urged to check they are on the best gas and electricity tariffs for their region.
Ofgem unveils plans for a green energy rating scheme
Ofgem has outlined plans to apply a ratings scheme to energy companies’ ‘green tariffs’.
Utilita calls for a simpler approach to energy saving
Utilita-welcomes moves by Scottish and Southern to encourage all its domestic energy customers to save energy but warns that householders could be turned off such schemes if the 'rewards' on offer come at too high a cost or can only be used to pay for energy saving gear sourced through 'tied' arrangements.
Home movers can be energy efficient with or without a HIP
The delay or potential cancellation of Home Information Packs (HIPs) should not put buyers and sellers off energy efficiency, says uSwitch.com, the independent online comparison and switching service.
moneysupermarket.com: Scottish and Southern Energy's profits
Commenting on Scottish and Southern Energy’s (SSE) profits, Paul Schofield, head of utilities at moneysupermarket.com, said: “News that SSE’s profits are up 23 per cent to over £1 billion and it has a million more customers is testimony to the loyalty it has shown householders.
Scottish and Southern Energy to reward energy efficient customers
Today’s announcement by Scottish and Southern Energy that it will be rewarding customers for using less energy is an interesting one, says uSwitch.com, the independent online comparison and switching service.
Scottish and Southern Energy: dividend goes up, will a price cut follow?
Scottish and Southern Energy’s results today show that it is possible to be one of the cheapest suppliers, give good customer service and deliver a good return to shareholders, says uSwitch.com, the independent online comparison and switching service.
Scottish and Southern's profits pass £1bn for the first time
Scottish & Southern Energy, the UK's third largest supplier of electricity and gas, has announced full year profits of £1.08bn, up 24% on last year.
NHBC response to Energy White Paper
NHBC, the independent authority on new home construction in the UK welcomed the ambition laid out in the Government's White Paper on Energy to set a framework for UK industry to work together to cut carbon emissions.
RICS comment on Energy White Paper
Commenting on the Government's announcement to allow energy companies to invest in nuclear power, RICS public policy officer, Nadia Nath-Varma said: "The Government's decision to allow energy companies to invest in nuclear power cannot happen in isolation.