Energy bill warning as “Big Six” tariffs rise by “average 16%”

23rd November 2016 | Residential Energy

Households are being warned the best energy deals are already behind them this winter, with fixed rate deals among the “Big Six” firms surging by an average of 16% since September. USwitch, the price comparison website, said five of the Big Six, excluding British Gas had raised the cost of their cheapest tariffs – with…Read more

20% increase in price of heating oil in Newry

23rd November 2016 | Rural Energy

As winter approaches, the Consumer Council is encouraging home heating oil households in the Newry and Mourne area to check their tanks to see if they an oil refill. The Consumer Council’s weekly home heating oil survey has revealed that the average price of a 500 litre fill in Newry and Mourne is currently £195.32….Read more

UK’s Ecotricity to make green gas from grass

22nd November 2016 | Commercial Energy

Ecotricity, the UK-based electricity company, has revealed its plans to produce gas using green gas. In a new report called “Green Gas Mills: The opportunity for Britain”, Ecotricity describes the potential of the new method and how the process could provide all of the gas needs for 97% of Britain’s homes. In so doing, Ecotricity…Read more

Hammond must avoid more North Sea oil subsidies in autumn statement

18th November 2016 | Commercial Energy

Nine leading sustainable energy campaigners write, “Philip Hammond should put an end to the taxpayer-funded bonus for oil and gas companies and set the UK on a pathway to a more prosperous, clean energy future.” Ahead of the autumn statement next week (Report, 18 November), we urge the chancellor not to answer calls from oil…Read more

East Midlands site green light for shale gas exploration

16th November 2016 | Commercial Energy

Shale gas exploration company iGas has been granted permission to drill for shale gas in the East Midlands. There are two sites which have the planning permission at Misson, with a third UK site to be approved this year. This is the first step towards the site being potentially fracked in the future. Nottinghamshire council,…Read more

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