energy bills

December 12, 2014

£24 million DECC energy efficiency fund runs dry in two days

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has confirmed that the solid wall insulation fund of £24 million under the second release of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) has been fully allocated.

December 10, 2014

Hull City Council awards £60 million Green Deal contract to Willmott Dixon

Letchworth-based property company, Willmott Dixon has been revealed as the preferred bidder for Hull City Council’s £60 million Green Deal partner.

December 10, 2014

Only one quarter of Brits switched energy suppliers in the last 12 months

Inertia over escalating energy bills continues to exist in the UK, according to new research published by Mintel.

December 10, 2014

More than half UK public take action against rising energy bills, poll finds

A recent YouGov poll found more than half of UK adults are taking measures against fuel poverty.

December 9, 2014

Fossil fuel investment higher than low-carbon in UK

The UK’s infrastructure pipeline is investing in more fossil fuel projects than clean-tech projects, according to analysis by Green Alliance.

December 5, 2014

Green groups bemoan energy efficiency absence in Autumn Statement

Green groups have expressed their dismay at the absence of any new stimulus on energy efficiency in Wednesday’s Autumn Statement.

November 12, 2014

Labour sheds more light on energy stance with efficiency a priority

Caroline Flint, Labour MP for Don Valley and shadow secretary of state for energy and climate change, released the party’s Green Paper: End to Cold Homes, in Hastings on Monday.

November 10, 2014

Tech startup receives funds for peer-to-peer online renewable energy trading platfrom

Anyone wanting to buy or sell renewable energy will soon be able to trade online with their neighbours.

October 30, 2014

‘Strong’ case for making energy efficiency national infrastructure priority

Boosting investment in energy efficiency would result in thousands of new jobs, energy bill savings in the billions and deliver a boost to the UK’s GDP, according to a study published today.

October 27, 2014

DECC encourages winter energy switchers

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is encouraging UK homes to switch energy suppliers to save an average £200 off their annual utility bill.