What Happened at the Weekend

A bumper post this weekend due to the Bank Holiday - how typical that the weather is nice again now that it's over? A lot of the focus is on renewable energy across the globe once again, but we've also had a few stories about the fixed term contracts that are coming to an end this week. Is you contract coming to an end? Have you check the prices lately? Give us a call on 0800 915 1800 and we'll get it all sorted for you.

What Happened at the Weekend

Renewable energy was at the forefront again this weekend with news coming in all over the globe as to how we can best use this to our advtange and really make an impact. Locally, there has been a lot of news about billing mistakes and delayed billing - always double check your bill and submit frequent meter readings to minimise any mistakes on your bill.

What Happened at the Weekend

This weekend saw most of our energy news emerging from around the globe. The weather turning this week reminds us that winter is coming, it's time to make sure that your home or business is prepared - this will help you to avoid any unwanted costs come bill time.

What Happened at the Weekend

A great weekend of news for renewable energy this weekend with great results from various projects, access to funding, and finding out how renewables can affect poverty. The main downside this weekend was the news about British Gas and their profits - further encouraging consumers to make sure they swith their supplier and get the best deal for their money.

What Happened at the Weekend

This weekend saw a lot of focus on the energy news happening on our doorsteps - lots of focus on renewables and also focusing a lot on British Gas. Energy pricing is also a story that is affecting countries worldwide - with Brazil being the latest to show signs of suffering.




Saturday, 18th July

• UK Gov defending high energy prices in Highlands
• British Gas falls short on promised £35 savings  
• Energy team burns the calories to raise money for Fylde cancer charity 

Sunday, 19th July

• Green energy subsidies facing the axe 
• Sustainable energy £400,000 prize pot
• Since Brazil Relaxed Energy Prices, Electric Power Companies Suffering 

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What Happened at the Weekend?

Most of the energy news this weekend came from all over the globe, so find out below what's been going on.




Saturday, 11th July

• Estuary Energy submits plan for huge offshore wind turbines off Grain visible from Sheerness and Queenborough 
• Digging into the lobbying efforts of natural gas partner Noble Energy 
• Energy superpower Iran discovers oil shales 

Sunday, 12th July

• Thursday, Denmark produced 140% of its energy needs from wind 
• Russia says to support Greece recovery by deepening energy cooperation
• Mexico’s Big Energy Breakthrough 

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What Happened at the Weekend?

Energy news was more of the same this weekend, focusing on green energy from around the nation. It definitely pays to start looknig at how you can improve the energy efficiency in your own homes and businesses - the savings that you can make may start off small but they'll certainly add up in the long run.

What Happened at the Weekend

There was little in the way of energy news this weekend, but what we did have was mostly focussed on green energy. Which? gave us an article aimed at pointing out the little things that the energy companies don't always make you aware of, which is an interesting read.




Saturday, 27th June

• AFBI Hillsborough hosts Energy Agency 
• Buxton church’s green energy bid thwarted 
• Google is saving the environment, one renovated coal plant at a time

Sunday, 28th June

• What the energy firms don't tell you about saving on energy 
• Fracking: Energy Secretary's advisor received £5,000 election donation from company set to benefit from controversial technique 
• Midlands universities in cold energy tie-up 

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What Happened at the Weekend

This weekend we had a lot of great local news showcasing what everyone is trying to do in order to save energy - including a fantastic article on Sunday featuring pupils putting their heads together to figure out what can be done. Elsewhere there was alarming news that some energy companies are now issuing their staff with stab proof vests when going to read the meters for outstanding accounts.




Saturday, 20th June

• Energy companies issue staff with stab vests 
• Aid agencies must rewire their approach to refugees' energy needs 
• Energy skills hub offers Fife pupils pathway into industry

Sunday, 21st June

• Richard Dixon: Clean energy jobs the way forward 
• Lincolnshire pupils power up brains to save school energy costs 
• Peek in your pad: Stunning low-energy house was built in factory 600 miles away then sent in boxes to Aberdeenshire

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What Happened at the Weekend

This weekend saw energy news from across the globe focussing on the ideals of energy efficiency and what different countries plan on doing in order to up their game. An interesting story also appeared as singer Akon pledged to help bring solar energy to Africa came with great support from both the music and energy industries.

Saturday, 13th June

• Next competitive call for Wave Energy Scotland 
• Akon’s solar energy initiative is his latest effort to empower Africa 
• Putin & Erdogan discuss energy projects in Azerbaijan closed-door talks

Sunday,14th June

• Revealed: Duke of Buccleuch lobbied Energy Minister for £1 billion wind farm project
• Duke Energy awaits decision on repair costs for new plant
• Is Scotland's green energy dream under threat?

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What Happened at the Weekend

Over the weekend we finally got to see a bit more of a focus on energy within the news - in particular a review of the Green Deal, and what's potentially going to happen next. Keep an eye on this one in the coming weeks as we predict it's going to continue it's developments. Smart meters have also been brought to the forefront this weekend as we also hear about MPs describing the scheme as a bit of a failure.




Saturday, 6th June

• Green Deal: Energy efficiency programme may be axed amid austerity drive  
• Document shows levels of energy theft in NI
• WMN feature: Sun shines strongly on Westcountry renewable energy leader SunGift Energy

Sunday, 7th June

• 1.5 million smart meters won't work when you switch energy supplier 
• Scotland seeks UK rethink on RO 
• Energy switch saves hundreds on bills for Crawley residents

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What Happened at the Weekend

This weekend's news saw a lot of focus on the renewable sector of the industry - particularly the subsidies surrounding wind energy - expect to see more of this in the coming weeks as more post-election policies are discussed. 




Saturday, 30th May

• GB Energy Supply launches new cheapest energy tariff 
• Newcastle businessman launches new energy provider just for the North East
• Pros And Cons Of Solar Energy

Sunday, 31st May

• Wind industry makes last-ditch effort to save subsidies
• World's first tidal-lagoon clean energy scheme prompts environmental row
• New “Designer” Energy Storage Breakthrough Packs 3 Football Fields Into 1 Ounce of Carbon

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What Happened at the Weekend

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, we saw a lot of the news stories focusing on climate control, renewable energy, and generally focusing on how we can all be a little greener with our habits. There was also a fair bit of focus across the Atlantic with regards to America's exports. With parliament back in action over the past week we can also expect to see a steady rise in energy relevant articles.




Saturday, 23rd May

• Energy giants flooded with complaints of sky high bills over last year 
• Big Six force climbdown in energy profits storm: Ofgem ditches its controversial set of forecasts as industry hits back 
• Solar energy project makes final fundraising push  

Sunday, 24th May

• Water firm plans to turn sewage into energy: United Utilities taps into 'black gold' that flows through its pipes
• Smart meters: will you pay more for 'peak electricity'?
• Mr Justice: Energy company reveal North Shields customer's details to a stranger

Monday, 25th May

• North American Energy Ministers Establish New Continental Climate Change and Energy Collaboration
• Edinburgh renewable energy entrepreneur relishes excitement of work in sector
• E.U. Could Provide Push U.S. Needs To Lift Energy Export Limits

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What Happened at the Weekend

This weekend we had a lot of energy news from all over the globe, including Ghana and New York among many others. Articles also had a local focus around what small towns are doing up and down the country in order to help save themselves money while also helping the environment - see the story about Shropshire farmers for more detail on that one. There is also more starting to come to light since the election results, and we're predicting more of that to come as various areas are being negotiated.




Saturday, 16th May

• Tory energy promises 'will lower bills by £65' – how?
• Shropshire farmers turning to solar energy to boost income
• Dim the lights, big city: New York bill seeks to save energy at night

Sunday, 17th May

• No more windfarms unless local people say yes, says new Energy Secretary
• Ghana's celebrities lead protest marches against ongoing energy crisis
• 7 Facts That Prove the Renewable Energy Revolution Has Arrived

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What Happened at the Weekend

This weekend saw the election based energy stories starting to rise in the press with approaches from many angles. There was also quite a focus on green energy and oil this weekend and the former's benefit to businesses. We're expecting the election based news to build up this week so keep an eye out for any furrther developments.

Saturday, 9th May

• Fairfield Energy in move to decommission oil platform
• Time for Tory realism on our suicidal Lib Dem energy policy
• Clean energy is good investment for city hotel

Sunday, 10th May

• Tory victory a huge blow to UK green energy industry, campaigners warn 
• UK electricity grid holds back renewable energy, solar trade body warns 
• Andrews government powering up battery focus in energy plans

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What Happened at the Weekend

Given the election this week there was little in the press about each of the party's plans regarding the energy sector - time will tell if that changes this week but it's looking unlikely.Instead we got more of a look at renewable energy and the power it can hold, along with some positive news about employment levels within the energy sector.




Saturday, 2nd May

• Overview of Our Energy Modeling Problem
• UK green energy jobs rose by 9% in 2014
• Is it a wind-up? Top Labour green energy donor under fire for foiling plans for a new GP's centre

Sunday, 3rd May

• Nasdaq tempts energy traders with extended fee holiday 
• Energy co-op aims at £1m share offer
• We must learn to take advantage of the developments in energy storage

Monday, 4th May

•  Solar energy 'could power all Scottish electricity supplies'
• Global hopes for renewable energy fading, patents data show 
• Renewable energy innovation dampened by Chinese competition and oil price fall 

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What Happened at the Weekend

This weekend the energy news began to focus around the General Election once again with statements from Labour and the Liberal Democrats. Alongside this we also had more ideas on how we can improve our energy efficiency, and thoughts on the Big Six.

Saturday, 25th April

• Space laser could answer our renewable energy problems, say UK scientists
• Formula One technology to reduce refrigerator energy consumption
• Energy prices are falling but make sure you are getting the best deal

Sunday, 26th April

• Labour's Caroline Flint targets big six energy firms over fairer prices for pensioners
• Senior renewable energy figures support Lib Dem involvement in next Government
• GREEN VIEW: Helping communities with renewable energy

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What Happened at the Weekend

Given how close we are to the upcoming General Election, there has been little in the press lately about the energy policies, especially compared to the amount we were looking at only a matter of months ago. This weekend there was more focus around energy efficiency and further saving money around the home, or business, to help cut down energy costs.




Saturday, 11th April

• Plans for green energy scheme in Kintore launched
• How a dairy farm AD plant saves £20,000 a year in energy costs
• Australia’s New Energy White Paper Proves Government’s Head Is In The Sand

Sunday, 12th April

• Norway’s Green Energy: Coming Soon To A Town Near You
• Making An Energy Efficient Historic Home
• Politics, red tape ‘turning EU clean energy into zombie industry’

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What Happened at the Weekend

This week we're also updating you on what happened on the Bank Holidays - the long weekend proved to be quite productive for the energy sector. We're now a month away from the General Election as well, so that continues to be on the forefront of most people's minds.

Friday, 3rd April

• Energy minister chartered his own private aircraft from London to Aberdeen, despite numerous scheduled services 
• Britain in need of turbines twice as big as Big Ben claim energy experts

Saturday, 4th April

• Future of energy in Yorkshire rising up the election agenda
• Town to host international energy conference to share best practice

Sunday, 5th April

• Crowdsourcing funds will put solar panels on every school roof  
• BP’s extreme climate forecast puts energy giant in a bind
• Spacehus sets a new standard for energy efficient homes

Monday, 6th April

• Guy Hands: a Labour/SNP government would be best for renewable energy
• When Will Energy Efficiency Become 'Normal?'
• Energy giant acquires windfarm project from rival

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What Happened at the Weekend?

Saturday's energy news placed great emphasis on renewable energy strategies from across the world, but with the General Election fast approaching we can be sure that this is going to come under further scrutiny in the weeks to come. Sunday looked more to how we can improve our energy usage within our own homes and businesses - after all, the easiest way to start saving money is by changing a few habits around the house.

Saturday, 28th March

• World's biggest wave energy park could be built off Cornwall coast
• Texas city opts for 100% renewable energy – to save cash, not the planet 
• No one is talking about our utterly mad energy policy 

Sunday, 29th March

• Ukip’s energy spokesman 'an idiot' after urging people to turn all their lights on for Earth Hour 
• Home that pays the bills: The innovative Future Proof Home with zero-energy bills
• Healthy Energy Habits For The Isle Of Wight NHS

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