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  • The implementation and regulation of smart metering: a joint DECC/Ofgem open letter to the industry

    The Smart Metering Implementation Programme aims to roll out smart meters to domestic electricity and gas consumers, and smart or advanced meters to smaller non-domestic consumers, by the end of 2020.

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  • GDHIF second release: funding fully allocated for solid wall insulation

    GDHIF second release: funding fully allocated for solid wall insulation

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Third DECC annual progress report on the roll-out of Smart Meters

    Statement by Edward Davey on the publication of the third annual progress report on the roll-out of Smart Meters.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Green Deal home improvement fund details announced

    More people will get help to improve the energy efficiency of their homes through a new release of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Smart Metering Forum

    Baroness Verma speech to the Smart Metering Forum.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Energy efficiency in rural homes increases by almost 3000% in six months

    People in rural areas living in draughty homes will be a lot cosier this winter thanks to government action.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Warmer homes, secure supplies and lower bills

    Household energy bills this year are an average £90 lower than they would otherwise have been, thanks to the impact of Government energy policies.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vampire Energy: 5 energy myths that will shock your socks off

    With Halloween approaching and with the help of our energy conscious vampire, we're busting 5 common myths about energy saving. #VampireEnergy

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Switch for bigger daylight savings

    Use the extra hour gained when the clocks go back this weekend to switch energy supplier and save £200 on average on bills

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vampire Energy: Don't be a sucker, switch it off

    An average home spends up to £86 a year on standby energy. Don’t be a sucker, SWITCH IT OFF. #VampireEnergy

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Big Energy Saving Network on your doorstep

    We've launched our Big Energy Saving Network map. Find out if there’s a volunteer group near you offering advice on how to save energy and money.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Energy UK conference - trust and consumer engagement

    Speech by Amber Rudd to the Energy UK conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Davey on Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation monthly figures

    Edward Davey’s comment on the latest Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation statistics.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Response to the Express article 15 October 2014

    A response to the Express article published on 15 October, "Electric bills to soar by £1000".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • An additional £100 million for household energy efficiency

    More people will be able to enjoy warmer homes and more control of their energy bills as a result of an additional £100 million announced today for household energy efficiency.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Warmer homes: government doubles number of pensioners receiving energy bill discount

    An extra 200,000 pensioners will get money off their energy bills this winter, as the Warm Home Discount scheme expands for the fourth year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Energy Minister backs buy heating oil early campaign

    Energy Minister Matt Hancock is backing a campaign encouraging heating oil users to stock up early before winter sets in.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech to Powering Up!

    Edward Davey speaks at the Powering Up! conference for local authorities and community energy groups.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech to Behave Conference

    Baroness Verma's speech to the Behave Conference on behaviour change and consumer engagement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Small energy suppliers the winner from increased switching

    More than two million customers have switched to independent electricity suppliers since 2010 thanks to Government action to open the energy market.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government