European gas giants 'manipulating market'
News Article 23 March 2005
A committee of MPs has said British gas prices are "virtually at the whim" of European monopoly suppliers.
Renewables push power costs up
Press Review 11 February 2005
A National Audit Office report released today finds that the government is set to meet its renewable energy targets but at the cost of higher electricity bills.
Winter energy supplies 'robust'
News Article 27 December 2004
Ofgem chairman John Mogg has said that energy supplies will be secure this winter.
Ofgem warned on maintenance cuts
Press Review 14 December 2004
A report from the Commons trade and industry select committee yesterday warned that power cuts are more likely because of efficiency savings ordered by industry regulator Ofgem.
Hewitt highlights energy savings
News Article 22 November 2004
Patricia Hewitt has urged consumers to make the most of opportunities to cut their energy bills by up to £155 a year.
Union warns of looming energy crisis
News Article 18 October 2004
Britain' biggest private sector union has warned of potential blackouts this winter if action is not taken to address a shortage in power generation.
SNP warns of energy 'disaster'
News Article 12 July 2004
The Scottish National Party has warned that the government's energy plans could see the cost of generating electricity north of the border soaring.
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Consumers facing electricity price hike
Press Review 11 May 2004
Electricity prices could rise by as much as 20 per cent to pay for upgrades to the power network.
Consumers to pay for electricity revamp
Press Review 11 March 2004
Consumers may have to pay an extra £7.50 a year for their electricity because of underinvestment in the power grid system, a committee of MPs said yesterday.
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