More than fifth of customers get better energy deal in trial switch
More than a fifth of disengaged energy customers who took part in a trial collective switch moved to a new deal, the regulator has reported.
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Starwood to buy a GE energy-finance business for $2.56bn
Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Property Trust Inc. agreed to buy a General Electric Co. energy-finance business for $2.56 billion to expand beyond real estate holdings.
Extra support needed for vulnerable electricity consumers, report finds
Scotland's electricity distribution networks have been urged to boost support for vulnerable customers.
Power worth less than zero spreads as green energy floods grid
Bright and breezy days are becoming a deeper nightmare for utilities struggling to earn a return on traditional power plants.
Smart meters might not benefit consumers, report warns
The roll-out of smart meters is at risk of going over budget and past its deadline and must be reviewed immediately, a group of MPs and peers has said.
No deal Brexit could trigger electricity shock for NI
Northern Ireland could face an energy crisis if the UK crashes out of the EU without a withdrawal deal, according to reports.
Cornwall lithium ‘hotspots’ identifiable from space, study says
Satellites detecting changes in trees from space could help identify potential "hotspots" of lithium situated underground in Cornwall, researchers have said.
Energy Minister Wheelhouse to report to transport secretary post-reshuffle
New ministers have been appointed as part of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's cabinet reshuffle.
Energy deals steer Pinsent Masons to 6% jump in global turnover
International law firm Pinsent Masons has reported increased global turnover by 6% to £449.8 million.
£2m in funding to boost energy savings
More than £2 million is being put forward to help households and businesses boost energy efficiency.
No Brexit for energy as UK set to draw more power from EU
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Pensioner’s cash struggle with her energy supplier
The family of a frail 82-year-old have told of their year-long fight to get thousands of pounds of her money back from an energy company.
Energy bill price cap moves closer after MPs’ approval
An energy bill price cap has moved a step closer after legislation seeking to end "abuse" against customers cleared the Commons.
Scottish Government approaching fuel poverty question from wrong direction
The announcement of a publicly-owned Scottish Energy Company to take on the fat-cats and send prices tumbling served its immediate, and perhaps only, purpose – i.e. it had last October’s SNP conference whooping and cheering.
Oil bust forced 330 North American energy companies to fold, report says
Falling oil prices sent 335 energy producers, oil field service companies and pipeline operators in North America into bankruptcy court since early 2015, according to the latest tally by Haynes & Boone.
Energy efficiency installations under government scheme down 44% in 2017
The number of energy efficiency measures being installed under a Government programme has almost halved in the past year, figures show.
Russia-linked hackers target US energy sector in new cyberattacks, feds say
Russian government-linked hackers have targeted the U.S. energy industry and other sectors critical to running the economy in a new surge of online attacks since at least March 2016, federal agencies said on Thursday.
Regulator says shake-up to result in lower energy bills
Households are in line for a cut in their energy bills under new proposals from regulator Ofgem that would limit how much network operators can pay shareholders.
US energy dominance will squeeze Opec into 2020s
The U.S. will dominate global oil markets for years to come, satisfying 80 percent of global demand growth to 2020 as the shale boom keeps OPEC under pressure, the International Energy Agency said.
Ban on back-billing for energy used more than year ago
Energy companies will soon be banned from back-billing customers for gas and electricity used more than 12 months previously.
Above inflation pay rises for thousands of energy workers
Thousands of workers at energy firm Western Power Distribution are to receive above inflation pay rises over the next two years.
Opinion: Energy prices are too … low
The scope to drive down energy tariffs may be more limited than much of the public debate implies
Global green energy drive ‘too advanced’ to be halted by Trump, says Glennmont Partners
The founders of a major clean energy fund have shrugged off Donald Trump's shift away from renewable power, claiming the global industry is too advanced to be halted by the US president.
Challenger energy suppliers top customer satisfaction ranking
Challenger suppliers have topped an annual customer ranking of energy companies but overall satisfaction has dropped for the first time since 2011.
Westfield energy park developer close to securing funding
Industrial group Hargreaves Services expects its energy development spin-off Brockwell to secure a full funding package within months.