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A recent report by The Federation Of Small Businesses interviewed 1,400 of its members to gain a clearer picture on energy for small businesses.  Worryingly the survey found that 81% of its members said that energy companies 'don't care about their needs'.  What's even more concerning is that two thirds believe it was too difficult for them to switch energy suppliers. So how can...

Following the UN's panel reports, repetitively concluding that if we are going to swerve climate change then we had better switch onto renewable energy rather shortly. Currently the UK only meets 5% by renewables, less than a third of the 15% target set for 2020. WWF UK reports that by 2030 up to 90% of our energy could come from wind, tidal, solar and other sustainable sources...

A recent report released by NPD solarbuzz claim that during 2014, the UK is set to become the largest solar market throughout Europe. If this is set to be true it will see Germany drop down from a dominant pole position it has been accustomed to for the past 19 years. The UK has emerged significantly. If we look back to...

Following an investigation by the energy regulator Ofgem, Energy giant E.on has not only received a £12m penalty but large compensation penalties which are likely to be between £4m and £8m. A statement from Ofgem said it was the largest penalty in its history by a UK energy supplier. Customers were misled by E.on salesman over a three and a half year period, between June...

As of next April the Government is cutting its financial support for solar farms under a consultation document published on Tuesday by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. The proposals which are anticipated to take effect as of next April mean that installations of photovoltaic equipment amassing 5MW or above will no longer be eligible to collect payments though the Renewables Obligation...

The self-sustaining reaction believed to be 30 years away offering limitless renewable energy from nuclear fusion may not be that far away after all. Is it possible for us to harness energy from an earth bound sun? it's a question that has perplexed scientists for more than half a century and is considered one of the great quests in science. Nuclear fusion is...

According to one of Britain's biggest energy suppliers, British Gas. Households will pay an eye watering £4.2bn too much for their energy bills over the next eight years. British Gas has stated that energy network companies who hold responsibility for the electricity cables and gas pipelines that feed homes from the national grid are charging excessive amounts which is consequently adding...

It was announced today that four million households owe on average £128 as many struggle to cope with price hikes of almost £800 in the last 10 years. It comes as research undertaken by energy comparison site Switch claim that the UK collectively owes £464 million to energy companies.  The average household annual energy bill has increased by £793 over the...

New research claims that the big six energy companies could pocket a cool £2bn windfall over the next 3 years as the government miscalculated a deal to cut green levies. Last yea the government halted green levy charges after energy companies blamed them for their price hikes, so what exactly is happening now? In a joint open letter to the...

Mr Johnson announces his plans for London to produce 25% of its own power from local sources by 2025 Boris Johnson outlines plans for the London mayor's office to become the UK's latest independent electricity supplier, officially launching next year. London are the first public authority to receive a electricity licence from regulator Ofgem. The scheme, likely to be named Energy...