Self builders are keen on using the latest heating control technologies
Almost 27% of people looking to get a new house aspire to build their own and use the latest technologies while doing so, a recent news report has been able to reveal. Research by price comparison website Confused found that the most common reason for people building their own home is to have the freedom […]
Over 61% percent of customers to switch suppliers after getting a high bill, survey says
Almost 61% of UK residents would switch suppliers after being hit with an unexpectedly high bill, a recent survey by software provider Opower has been able to reveal. The survey found that in excess of 80% of respondents said it is important for their utility to provide them with alerts for unusually high bills, helpful […]
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 […]