Number of households opting to switch suppliers rose by 15% in 2015

The number of households that have decided to switch their energy supplier in order to save energy and money has risen by 15% throughout 2015, a recent report by Ofgem has been able to find. The energy market regulator said that 6.1m gas and electricity accounts had been transferred during the year – about 800,000 […]

Smart metering solutions help customers save energy and money

Most consumers who have decided to take the plunge and deploy smart energy metering solutions have manager to reduce their energy bills as a result, a recent report by Smart Energy GB has been able to reveal. The research found that 52% of consumers have managed to save money while 80% have taken “at least […]

Residential customers urged to switch and find the best deal as wholesale energy prices fall

Experts are urging residential customers to review their current energy deals and switch to save money as wholesale prices have dropped significantly, a recent news report has been able to find. While 4 of the Big Six energy suppliers have already cut their bills by between 5.1% and 5.4%, delivering savings of around £30 to […]

Stroud District Council to offer grants of up to £4,000 for central heating systems

A District Council will be providing grants of up to £4,000 for home owners who do not currently own a central heating system and would like to have one installed, a recent news report has been able to reveal. Stroud District Council, along with the other six district councils in the county and South Gloucestershire, […]

Homes across the South West of England are at the bottom of the scale for energy efficiency

Homes across the South West of England are up to three times more likely to live in energy inefficient homes, recent figures from the Association for the Conservation of Energy (ACE) have been able to reveal. The data suggests that St Ives and North Cornwall are among the worst ten constituencies in England for “leaky” […]

Ireland launches new strategy to bolster energy efficiency and tackle fuel poverty

Ireland has launched a new scheme aimed at bolstering energy efficiency and tackling fuel poverty, a news report has been able to find. The ‘Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty’ includes a project worth €20 million (£15m) which aims to provide free energy efficiency upgrades to householders with acute health conditions and live in poorly insulated […]

New £2.6m cashback scheme for energy efficient boilers launched in London

A new £2.6 million Boiler Cashback Scheme will allow London’s homeowners and landlords to benefit from £400 in cashback if they decide to replace old boilers with new, energy-efficient ones, a recent news report has been able to find. The project is expected to help around 6,500 homes become more energy efficient and cut energy […]

People in fuel poverty can access up to £2,500 to help improve energy efficiency

People affected by fuel poverty can now access up to £2,500 to help improve energy efficiency as part of a scheme called ‘Better Housing, Better Health’, a recent news report has been able to reveal. The scheme has been launched by the National Energy Foundation charity, working in partnership with eleven local authorities across Oxfordshire […]

Industry to become more energy efficient, study reveals

The overall levels of energy efficiency in industry are set to improve significantly until 2050, a new study has been able to reveal.