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Putting energy into finding the best deals

KEEPING a lid on energy costs is crucial for families facing increases in the cost of running their homes. Energy bills are set to soar at a time when households are using extra power during the winter. Next month 3.6 … Continue reading

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UK energy saving measures ‘must be adopted by consumers’

It is essential that UK consumers adoptenergy saving measures on a widespread scale to justify the expenditure that is being put into them, according to Datamonitor. The analyst has looked at the costs of installing energy saving smart meters in the … Continue reading

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Landlords forced to insulate homes

Private landlords will be required by law to make energy efficiency improvements at their tenants’ request. Energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne will announce new measures today to force landlords to make ‘reasonable energy efficiency improvements’ to their properties … Continue reading

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‘Warm Home Discount’ to provide money off energy bills

New mandatory scheme worth up to £1.1bn over four years to replace voluntary agreement Up to 2 million homes to be helped per year The Warm Home Discount, confirmed as part of the recent Spending Review, will require energy companies … Continue reading

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