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Public confidence in the UK biomass industry is low – robust checks are needed to ensure every wood pellet its power plant burns is sustainable

The Guardian - UK

Biomass power generators could be ‘marking own homework on sustainability’

The Public Accounts Committee said certification schemes aiming to ensure biomass has been sustainably sourced may not be strong enough.

The Independent UK

Watchdog opens probe into Scottish wind farm over 'excessive' energy charges

THE energy watchdog has opened an investigation into a Scottish wind farm amid allegations that it added more than £130 million onto people’s…

The National (Scotland)

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Ministers braced for showdown over ‘postcode pricing’ in energy market shake-up

Ed Miliband’s looming decision on electricity market changes could mean regional bill disparities for households

The Guardian - UK

Ofgem boss calls for truce in row over electricity market overhaul

Jonathan Brearley wants polarisation to be replaced with an ‘honest conversation’ about zonal pricing

The Guardian - UK

Increased bills for higher earners could fund UK energy upgrade, Ofgem says

Regulator to consult industry on how to recover network costs via standing charge in a ‘more progressive’ way

The Guardian - UK

Energy watchdog boss vows less ‘heavy handed’ approach to regulating suppliers

Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley was speaking weeks after the Chancellor vowed to cut red tape across the UK to promote growth.

Evening Standard

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Ofgem scraps years-long queue of ‘zombie’ power grid projects

Officials have approved plans to connect new wind and solar farms to the power grid faster, which they hope will end years of gridlock for some…

The National (Scotland)

Ofgem scraps years-long queue of ‘zombie’ grid projects

The energy regulator said it will connect new wind and solar farms to the grid faster under new rules.

Evening Standard

All energy firms must give 24/7 support to customers cut off due to meter faults

Customers will be able to get help day or night from August 1 if their meter fault has interrupted their gas or electricity supply, Ofgem said.

Evening Standard

‘Super-batteries’ planned under scheme to boost clean energy storage

Regulator Ofgem said it has opened a funding window for developers of so-called ‘water batteries’ and other large battery projects.

Evening Standard

British Gas to take on 90,000 customers of collapsed Rebel Energy

Ofgem makes decision over which firm inherits household and business customers of failed supplier

The Guardian - UK

Energy firm goes bust leaving 80,000 customers without supplier

A UK energy supplier, which supplies around 80,000 households, has ceased trading, blaming a “perfect storm” of soaring wholesale prices and…

The National (Scotland)

Experts share how you can still beat ‘awful April’ bill spikes

Bills have risen on all fronts this month – but there are things you can do

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Rebel Energy goes bust leaving 90,000 customers without supplier

UK energy firm ceases trading, blaming ‘perfect storm’ of soaring wholesale prices and squeezed customers

The National (Scotland)

'I campaigned for Labour. They let me down': Protests across UK as energy bills rise

DOZENS of protests across the UK have taken aim at the Labour Government and its energy regulator as bills rise for the third time in a row ...

The Independent UK

Energy supplier goes bust in latest blow to households as bills rise

The firm supplies energy to about 80,000 domestic customers and 10,000 non-domestic customers

Evening Standard

Rebel Energy ceases trading

The firm supplies energy to around 80,000 domestic customers and 10,000 non-domestic customers.

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Evening Standard

April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with big bills rises as tax changes 'to cost families £3,500'

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Evening Standard

Households urged to seek fixed energy deals as latest price cap hike takes effect

The third consecutive increase to Ofgem’s price cap sees the bill of a typical household paying by direct debit rise 6.4% to £1,849 a year.

Evening Standard

Energy price cap increase: is too late to fix your tariff?

As of 1 April, the energy price cap rose by 6.4 per cent, which means that customers on variable rates will have seen their prices rise. Is it too late to fix yours?

Evening Standard

What bills will rise this week?

From April, households will have to pay more for everything from energy to council tax

The National (Scotland)

Almost half of Scots worried about energy bills as price cap rises, poll shows

ALMOST half of Scots are worried about being able to afford their energy bills over the coming year, according to a new survey ...

Evening Standard

Lowest earners ‘running out of options’ ahead of April bill hikes

Citizens Advice said those on the lowest incomes were ‘already stretched to breaking point’ even before ‘awful April’ bill rises take effect.

Evening Standard

Almost half of Scots worried about energy bills as price cap rises, poll finds

The poll found that 46% of people are concerned about their ability to pay for gas or electricity.

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