Household energy bills rose by £490 over past decade, new report suggests
Household gas and energy bills rose by an average of 75% over the past decade – from £650 in 2004 to £1,140 last year, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) found.
More home owners to benefit from Energy Efficiency Measures under revised Green Deal Home Improvement Fund
Home owners interested in implementing energy efficiency measures will have another chance to apply for funding supplied by the UK government as part of a new release of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF).
More than half of British home-owners deem energy efficiency improvements a priority
Around 54% of home owners consider energy efficiency improvements to be a top priority, a recent YouGov poll by Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland was able to
Heating bills could lead to serious cuts in Christmas spending, research suggests
High energy costs are likely to affect the spending habits of over 24 percent of the UK population, a new survey by renewable heating company Innasol was able to reveal.
Green Deal loan company to get £49m in funding
Home owners who're interested in implementing various energy saving measures will be offered an extra chance as more funding has been made available by DECC for a company that specializes in providing Green Deal loans.
Energy management systems can help you avoid being overcharged
Energy management systems designed to accurately monitor one's energy usage can help prevent them from being overcharged.
How to save on energy and money this winter
Winter is approaching fast, with the night-time temperatures already varying around zero Celsius, which means that heating systems are bound to be switched on – providing a good level of thermal comfort. However, this superior level of comfort also comes at a pretty hefty cost, particularly when tariffs are seemingly constantly on the rise.
British Gas predicts 100 pound drop in gas and electricity bills
The warmer weather experienced across the UK this autumn, coupled with enhanced energy efficiency measures, will help drive down energy bills by up to 100 pounds, British Gas has recently suggested.
Energy efficiency went up by “3,000%”, latest statistics from DECC can reveal
Over 23,000 energy efficiency measures have been installed across rural homes in the UK over the past 6 months, recent statistics released by the DECC were able to reveal.
Warm Home Discount (WHD) scheme delivers range of benefits for vulnerable consumers
The Warm Home Discount (WHD) scheme provides an extensive range of benefits for vulnerable consumers, apart from rebates to eligible customers, recent research from Ofgem was able to reveal.