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Ovo cuts variable energy tariff by 5.8%
Ovo cuts variable energy tariff by 5.8% Jan 28, 2015 Vicky Ellis Markets Finance 0 Image: Ovo Energy Supplier Ovo Energy has lowered the price of its standard variable tariff by 5.8% for dual fuel customers. It’s the second price cut announced in a month by Ovo and brings the average price for its Simpler tariff for a dual fuel […]
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Euro “big driver for UK gas and power markets”
Euro “big driver for UK gas and power markets” Jan 28, 2015 Vicky Ellis Markets Finance 0 The weakness of the EU’s currency is a big factor affecting energy markets, suggest market experts. Rob Brown, Account Director at energy consultancy Inenco noted “increased volatility” in short term gas and power markets. Speaking in the Y Report […]
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The Daily Market Report – 27th January 2015
The Daily Market Report – 27th January 2015 Jan 27, 2015 Amber Smith Market Report 0 Find out what’s influencing gas supply, power prices and what you should watch out for in the new daily market report on the energy market from Tim Carter, Client Portfolio Manager on the optimisation desk at npower. Market, npower, […]
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No ban on fracking in chaotic MPs vote
No ban on fracking in chaotic MPs vote Jan 27, 2015 Vicky Ellis Coal, Gas Oil, Policy Legislation 0 Energy and Climate Change Minister Amber Rudd in the Commons, 26.01.15. Image: Parliament MPs rejected a ban on fracking yesterday after an at times confusing debate, with MPs complaining there was little time to thrash over […]
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SSE cuts gas prices by 4.1%
SSE cuts gas prices by 4.1% Jan 26, 2015 Priyanka Shrestha Coal, Gas Oil, Markets Finance 0 SSE has become the latest energy supplier to announce it will cut gas prices by 4.1%. Its customers will see a £28 reduction a year on their gas bills, with the prices frozen until at least July 2016. […]
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The Daily Market Report – 26th January 2015
The Daily Market Report – 26th January 2015 Jan 26, 2015 Amber Smith Market Report 0 Find out what’s influencing gas supply, power prices and what you should watch out for in the new daily market report on the energy market from Sarah Astley, Client Portfolio Manager on the optimisation desk at npower. Market, npower, […]
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Energy recycling helps boost rubbish stats
Energy recycling helps boost rubbish stats Jan 23, 2015 Taryn Nixon Markets Finance, Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Thinkstock. Turning waste into energy is becoming popular for the Irish. New statistics from the Department of Energy in Northern Ireland show energy recycling facilities are helping to lower landfill waste in the country. They reveal the percentage of […]
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US offers $55m for fuel efficient tech
US offers $55m for fuel efficient tech Jan 25, 2015 Priyanka Shrestha Markets Finance 0 The US has announced funding worth more than $55 million (£36.6m) to develop “cutting-edge” vehicle technologies that boost the clean energy economy. The cash will be used for research, development and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and […]
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EDF switches on 200MW Texas wind farm
EDF switches on 200MW Texas wind farm Jan 24, 2015 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure Generation, Sustainability Environment 0 EDF’s renewable arm has kicked off commercial operations of a 200MW wind project in Texas, US. The Hereford wind farm in Deaf Smith County will generate enough electricity to power around 55,000 homes and avoid 375,000 metric tons […]
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Brits get bright with solar panels
Brits get bright with solar panels Jan 24, 2015 Taryn Nixon Low Carbon, Markets Finance 0 Image: Thinkstock. We’re getting smarter when it comes to greener sources of power in the UK. New government statistics out yesterday show more than 125,000 homes put solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on their rooftops last year. Around 700 megawatts (MW) […]
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