The Energy Bill has come in for quite a lot of criticism since its triumphant announcement, so it’s not a huge surprise to see Ed Davey, the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, defending it. In an article entitled ‘Keeping the lights on, bills down and the air clean’ Mr Davey says: “Seven […]
Calls for greater transparency on energy bills
Energy UK Chief Executive Speaks Out Angela Knight, chief executive of Energy UK, has called for greater transparency over energy bills. She believes energy companies need to be more open about what they charge their customers. Speaking at the Energy Live 2012 conference in London, Knight said: “the proportion of our bills that is made […]
Wind Myths Debunked in IPPR report
A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) published today, the 30th August, claims that wind power is a secure and reliable source of energy and an effective way of cutting carbon emissions. The report (titled ‘Beyond the Bluster’) seems to be a response to harsh criticism of wind power from a group […]
Fracking: the story so far
Fracking is enabling gas extraction from fields that were previously considered beyond the reach of gas recovery. It’s a booming business in some parts of the world, enabling gas to be produced locally, reducing energy prices and reliance on gas imports. But what does it means for the UK? Advocates claim that fracking could have […]
New Code of Practice for Energy Brokers
What difference does it make for your business? Today the new Third Party Intermediary Code of Practice for micro businesses comes into effect. But what does that actually mean for businesses? The code was instigated by E.ON as part of its Reset Review, and is a set of rules and guidelines for business energy brokers […]