Average energy consumption across the UK falls by 24.7 percent over 6 years

The latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate that household gas and electricity consumption across the UK fell by a staggering 24.7 percent between 2006 and 2011, in a bid to mitigate the steep rise in energy bills over the same period.

Green Deal program still limping ahead, despite large number of assessments

In spite of the relatively high number of Green Deal assessments that have already been carried out, the actual number of households that have successfully implemented energy efficiency measures under the Government’s program is still very low, the latest figures released by the DECC (Department for Energy and Climate Change) have

New Ofgem rules for energy bills will actually leave customers worse off

Regulations imposed by Ofgem’s Retail Market Review might actually leave some of SSE’s customers worse off than before, since many of them will have to be moved to different, more expensive tariffs, in order for the energy supplier to be able to comply with the new rules.

Stoke-on-Trent homes to implement £4.5m worth of energy efficiency measures

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is gearing up to implement an extensive makeover scheme across both council and private homes, aimed at significantly improving their level of energy efficiency and thus reduce overall energy-related costs.

Rutland county in East Midlands has the highest carbon footprint per household in England and Wales

Figures released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have revealed that the County of Rutland in the East Midlands has the highest energy consumption levels in the whole of England and Wales.

Ofgem reveals new official standards of conduct for energy suppliers

Ofgem, the official energy market regulator, has issued directions to suppliers to implement the rest of its reform package, meaning that, from this week on, very strict new standards of conduct will come into force, aiming to ensure the consumers’ fair treatment by energy suppliers.

Consumers still don’t trust energy suppliers, research reveals

Energy suppliers have not really managed to do anything about winning back the customers’ confidence, a new research report has revealed.

22% of British home owners “can’t be bothered” on energy efficiency

Although they’re not happy with their ever growing energy bills, up to 22 percent of British home owners “can’t be bothered” when it comes to implementing energy efficiency measures, a new market research study carried out my energy company npower has revealed.

Dual fuel bills could reach £3,000 a year by 2020, industry experts warn

Average dual fuel bills might reach a staggering £3,000 a year should the current trend in energy bill hikes continue, industry experts forecast.