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Government electricity market reform plans "unworkable"
The head of policy at one of the big six energy companies has claimed that government plans to reform the electricity market are "unworkable," according to an article published by the Guardian. Keith MacLean, head of policy at Scottish and Southern Energy, stated: "These proposals are too complex - they are unworkable, and they are ...
Hendry places support behind smart meters
With a mass-roll out of smart meters planned to begin in 2014, energy minister Charles Hendry MP has forecast that they will play "a key role in bringing our energy management into the 21st century," according to an article published by Energy Live News. The MP made the claim in a post published on his ...
E.ON's gas and electricity prices frozen for remainder of 2012
E.ON - one of the big six energy companies - has revealed that it will not be raising its gas and electricity prices during the remainder of this year (2012), according to an article published by the Telegraph. The announcement is set to be welcomed by millions of households and follows British Gas owner, Centrica's ...
E.ON, one of the big six energy companies, reveals shares fall
Following a fall in profits, shares in E.ON - one of the big six energy companies - have dropped by 1.4 per cent, according to an article published by BBC News. Net income during the first quarter fell by 24 per cent - to £1.4 billion. The fall has been attributed to a lower demand ...
Centrica warns of higher gas bills
British Gas owner Centrica has warned consumers to expect gas bills to increase, as wholesale prices continue to rise, according to an article published by BBC News. Although British Gas - one of the big six energy companies - previously implemented a five per cent price cut to its standard electricity tariff, Centrica has revealed ...
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