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U.K. Power Regulator Warns Bills Will Rise as Plants Shut

2013-02-19 07:52:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Bloomberg: U.K. household energy bills are set to rise, with the share of generating capacity from gas doubling as aging oil and coal-fired stations close, the regulator said. About 10 percent of capacity will retire through April, forcing the U.K. to shift from coal and oil to gas, Ofgem Chief Executive Officer Alistair Buchanan said. Britain will have to raise the proportion of power it gets from gas to 60 percent over the next five years from 30 percent now, he said. Things are going to be very tight...

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Energy policy must be about bringing down bills, not green preaching, says Cameron

2013-02-15 07:37:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Telegraph: The Prime Minister said both saving money and going green are important. However, people will not be persuaded to back green policies if ministers just talk about saving the planet. Speaking on the Eastleigh by-election campaign trail, he said it was important to stress that saving energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels are actually cost effective. "In tough times, its important to explain to people that going green is not just about saving the planet it's about saving households money,"...

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Senate Sends Settlement Bills to Governor

2013-02-15 03:17:11| Energy - Topix.net

The state Senate has approved two House-passed bills that codify a settlement between the Public Service Commission and Mississippi Power Co.

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TEP Customers Can Manage Energy Use, Reduce Bills with New Pilot Program

2013-02-14 20:13:00| Transmission & Distribution World

Tucson Electric Powers residential customers are invited to participate in the latest phase of a no-cost pilot program that can help them to reduce energy consumption and lower their electric bills.

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