Energy secretary Ed Davey The government says that it will be taking extra steps to ensure that consumers find it easier to switch energy suppliers.

A new report from YouGov SixthSense reveals that a fifth (21 per cent) of homeowners in Britain say their homes often feel cold, but the high cost of heating is leading many to seek out ways to reduce energy consumption and make their homes more efficient.

The team behind the Renewables Roadshow, now known at Energy Efficiency Exhibitions incorporating Renewables Roadshow, has launched a new show aimed at bringing energy efficiency measures to the wider public.

Paul Hutchens (left), managing director of Eco2Solar and John Phillips regional director of IoD. Eco2Solar managing director Paul Hutchens has been awarded the Environmental Award at the ninth annual Institute of Directors (IoD) West Midlands Director of the Year Awards.

Regen SW and Bournemouth Borough Council in partnership with Mouchel are hosting a Renewable Energy Marketplace exhibition and conference on 18 June at the Bournemouth International Conference Centre.

Pump manufacturer Wilo UK has been granted CEMARS carbon reduction certification after an 18 month process.

NICEIC has launched its latest catalogue with equipment for electrical contractors at discounted prices.

Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened the £15.6 million, four-turbine Neilston Community Wind Farm – the first joint venture between a developer and a community in Scotland.

Xylem Lowara UK staff wear green and blue in honour of Earth Day 2013 Xylem Lowara UK has announced the sponsorship of a one acre of rainforest in Bolivia as part of its annual Earth Day celebrations.

Neil Schofield, head of external and governmental affairs at Worcester, Bosch Group A spokesman from Worcester, Bosch Group has expressed concern over the latest MCS registration figures released by DECC.

Regulations for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) have now been amended, incorporating the government’s degression mechanism into legislation.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced that it is to delay the national rollout of smart meters in 30m UK homes.

A delegation of Indian MPs is to visit the UK for discussions on low carbon growth with UK ministers, institutions and renewable energy experts.

Regen SW has written to all MPs in the south west inviting them to pledge to develop a world-leading renewable energy industry – employing 34,000 people by the end of the decade.

The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has announced the investment impact of its first five months of operation.

PTS has launched a new Renewables Design Service with a team on hand to support installers from design to delivery.