Businesses don’t fully understand their energy bills, research reveals

The majority of decision-makers across multiple businesses have a very poor understanding of their energy bills, a fresh report drawn up by energy and water consultants Utilitywise has been able to reveal. 60% of businesses were not able to identify whether ‘E’ or ‘A’ readings meant estimated or actual rates, while as many as 2.19 […]

Heating should be a part of building law, Scottish experts argue

Housing developers should be forced to consider low cost communal heating systems as part of a revamped set of planning rules, Scottish heat experts have argued. Trade organisation Scottish Renewables says the move would slash the number of city households living in fuel poverty, and argue that Glasgow should follow into the footsteps of London, […]

New scheme hopes to cut energy costs for Staffordshire homes

A new scheme that aims to help half the energy costs of over 130 residents in Staffordshire has recently been launched, a news report into the matter has revealed. Kensa Heat Pumps are working alongside Trent & Dove Housing to deliver the scheme. As part of this programme, conventional electrical heating systems will be replaced […]

Huge investment is needed in energy efficiency, new report argues

There’s a very real and significant need for more focus on conserving energy and reducing demand as part of efforts to tackle climate change emissions, rather than just making heat and power supplies cleaner, a report by Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has warned. The paper is based on research conducted for the organisation […]

Energy sector is still at the bottom of the scale in terms of customer service quality

Despite recording some serious improvements over the past few years, the energy sector still ranks at the bottom of the customer service satisfaction charts, a recent survey has been able to reveal. The latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index by The Institute of Customer Service (UKCSI) shows the utility sector has improved by 1.5 points, the […]

Most construction companies fail to implement proper energy monitoring solutions

The majority of firms in the construction segment have no policy to record their energy and emissions use, a recent survey of 300 major building and manufacturing firms across the globe has been able to reveal. The survey conducted in the UK, Nordics, USA, Canada, Brazil and Spain found that, although 68% said they would […]

Close to 60% of companies affected by ESOS are not prepared for it, survey reveals

Close to 60% of the companies who will be liable to take part in the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) have not started work on the required assessment, data from the third annual Energy Management report drawn up by edie.net has been able to reveal. The ESOS scheme is providing a significant opportunity for UK […]

Big Six will earn £118 before tax from each household over the next year.

The UK’s Big Six energy suppliers will earn £118 before tax from each household over the next year, an increase of £5 compared to last month’s estimate, figures published in OFGEM’s Supply Market Indicator have been able to reveal. The SMI is a 12-month forward look at cost trends in the domestic energy market. The […]

City of Edinburgh Council to spend £3.3 million on energy efficiency measures for local residents

Residents of Dumbiedykes, Moredun, West Mains, South Queensferry and Niddrie Mill in Edinburgh will benefit from a £3.3 million investment into making their homes warmer, more environmentally friendly and cheaper to heat, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal. The The investment is being delivered through Home Energy Efficiency […]