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Could consumers stem energy costs under Green Deal?
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. Consumers could find that their energy bills are not as expensive if they take up green home improvements and waste less energy, according to the energy secretary Chris Huhne. … Continue reading
Survey reveals consumers prefer plug-in hybrids over EVs
(Credit: Accenture) Given the choice between full electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, consumers prefer a battery-powered car that comes with a built-in backup plan, according to Accenture. The consulting group conducted a survey of 7,000 people in 13 countries to gauge consumer readiness for the new clean automotive technologies coming to market. Accenture found that … Continue reading
Consumers ‘looking beyond’ traditional energy providers
Consumers are starting to look beyond traditional energy providers when buying electricity and energy efficiency solutions, instead of seeking out alternative companies, new research shows. A global survey of over 10,000 people by Accenture revealed that three-quarters of people would buy green goods and services from smaller firms, suggesting that the energy market is expanding.While … Continue reading
Carbon floor price ‘preferable’ among consumers
The carbon floor price, announced by chancellor George Osborne in the Budget last month, will be a preferable method among consumers, it has been suggested. However, Dr John Constable, director of policy and research at the Renewable Energy Foundation, claimed that it could create uncertainty among investors.Mr Osborne stated that a carbon floor price of … Continue reading
Consumers face extra £630m in energy bills from price hikes
Consumers are faced with paying a total £650 million in energy bills from increased prices and profits, according to figures from uSwitch.com. It notes that as EDF Energy becomes the final Big Six energy supplier to implement higher rates this month, suppliers have on average increased their prices by 5.6 per cent (£35) for gas … Continue reading
Informed consumers conserve for cash, study says
People will significantly conserve electricity during peak demand if given price incentives and tools to modify usage, according to a new study.Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E), a utility company and a subsidiary of OGE Energy, announced this week the interim results of a study that was required as part of a $130 million grant from … Continue reading
Consumers paid more for most goods in January
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers paid more in January for everything from food and gas to airline tickets and clothing. The price increases reflect creeping but still–modest inflation.The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4 percent last month, matching December’s increase, the Labor Department said Thursday. In the past year, the index has risen 1.6 percent.Excluding volatile food … Continue reading
Are consumers clued-up about LED lighting?
As inefficient light bulbs are gradually being phased out in the UK over the next few years, consumers might still be in the dark about a new kind of energy saving light bulb: the LED.Speaking at the preview event of the Architecture, Retail and Commercial Lighting Show, Matt Hill, sales development manager at Arrow Electronics, … Continue reading
New home energy controller to give consumers ‘more discretion’ over power usage
Latest news 03 July 2010 Cisco launched an innovative new product aimed at enabling homeowners to control their energy consumption better. Working over the internet, the company’s newly-unveiled Home Energy Controller will give users the ability to set control electronic appliances remotely. Users will be able to turn energy-hungry devices such as air conditioning units … Continue reading
Consumers getting more attention in smart grid
by Martin LaMonica Font size Print E-mail Share 1 comment Share The role of consumers–the end point in the complex chain of the power grid–is coming into sharper focus, as the country tries to modernize its electrical infrastructure. As part of the government stimulus program, millions of smart meters will be installed over the next … Continue reading