Fuel crisis

Struggling Green Deal forces Carillion to restructure energy division

Construction and support services company Carillion has said it is to restructure its energy services division due to the slow uptake of the Government's energy efficiency scheme, the Green Deal.

UKIP hails shale gas and slams Gov’s ‘over reliance on renewables’

The Government's "obsessive reliance" on renewables is driving energy intensive businesses offshore, while pushing households and pensioners into fuel poverty, according to UKIP's Roger Helmer.

Scottish businesses to save millions as Gov retains Hydro Benefit Replacement Scheme

Businesses and households in the North of Scotland will save a total of £50m a year on their energy bills following the Government's decision to retain a scheme to help with electricity distribution costs.

Why ‘sticky’ groups may be the cause of our energy woes

In light of the slew of recent UK cover-up scandals: 1, 2. And, more specifically criticisms directed at Government energy policy, this month€™s piece is written to highlight the easy mistakes we (the trusting public) can make when buying into a group acceptance, when scandalous acts are all too often hidden from view in the name of straight jacketed policies.

Energy

Scottish district heating plan to reduce carbon emissions and create jobs

The Scottish Government has today launched its District Heating Action Plan, which aims to reduce carbon emissions and energy bills while giving a boost to businesses and creating jobs

Reduce Energy Bills, Save Lives!

Following the recent shocking headlines of over 1000 preventable deaths occurring at Stafford hospital, I had a thought. Whilst of course any loss of life is tragic, the number of deaths involved in this scandal pale in comparison to the 24,000 excess winter deaths the UK faced last winter.

Energy

The benefits of self-build to the UK energy landscape

Back in 2011, David Cameron vowed to “get Britain building”. This has been supported with

Energy

Upcoming Budget must prioritise energy efficiency of UK homes

The Budget must include measures to make Britain's homes more energy efficient, boosting the construction industry and reducing household bills, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned Osborne.

Glasgow investigates geothermal potential of sub-city mines

Water in a network of abandoned mines underneath Glasgow could be used to generate up to 40% of the city's heat.

Why supporting innovation is vital for UK energy policy in 2013

Britain is facing an ‘energy efficiency revolution’. That is the claim brought forward by UK

Energy

Local energy schemes receive £46m cash injection

The Government has today awarded £46m to 132 projects across the UK, aimed at reducing fuel poverty, boosting energy efficiency and encouraging collective switching and purchasing.

UK’s energy system must undergo significant changes

The Energy and Climate Change Committee is today launching an inquiry to investigate energy prices, profits and poverty.

Time for change

Households forced to fund £7.6b 'green' levy and no end to fuel poverty in sight Over a week later and I am still stunned, bemused and concerned by the Government's so-called energy policies. It was always my understanding that a Government is elected by the people to look after the good of the people in a socialist society, but recent announcements are forcing me to rethink my view. The 'green' levy, for example, is a case in point; how can the Government justify the introduction of additional taxes which will push households‚¬"¢ fuel bills up still higher?

Energy

Getting our energy labels in order

Following the recent enlightening episode of the BBC’s ‘This Week’ featuring financial journalist Martin Lewis, I

Energy

Government called on to invest carbon taxes in energy efficiency

Consumer Focus has urged the government to use carbon taxes to invest in a large-scale energy efficiency programme.

Affordable heating for all

Right on cue, the arrival of the autumn equinox saw temperatures drop across the country,

Energy

Government announces £40m local energy funding initiative

A £40m Government-funded competition aimed at driving local initiatives to boost energy efficiency and reduce fuel poverty has launched today.

Green Deal: ‘a car crash waiting to happen’

Eco Environments sales & marketing director David Hunt slammed the Government's Green Deal in a presentation at Energy Solutions yesterday. In an exclusive interview with edie he explained why.

How energy labelling cost some residents the earth

Fuel poverty hit the headlines again this week with This is Money amongst others reporting that the

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Calor declines move to biodiesel on risk to reliability

Calor has decided against switching 30% of its vehicles to biodiesel fuel after a review found that the move would impact on the reliability of the company's transport operations.