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Smart meter delay should be seen as an opportunity, not a reprieve

Thursday 16th May 2013

Last week the UK government announced that the start of the smart meter roll out would be delayed from 2014 until at least the autumn of 2015. According to DECC, more time is needed for the design, building and testing of smart meter equipment. It’s...

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Who is taking responsibility to make the big changes in the energy market?

Tuesday 23rd April 2013

Last month Navetas launched Loop, our new product designed to help people save energy and money in the home, at the Ideal Home Show. While we were there we spoke to a wide range of consumers who were all concerned about their energy bills and the feedback...

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Putting consumers in the Loop at the Ideal Home Show

Wednesday 20th March 2013

Last week we announced the launch of Loop, our new product designed to help people save energy and money in the home, and this week we are at the Ideal Home Show (stand 1K91) putting it in the hands of consumers. It is a massive show with hundreds of thousands...

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Navetas and Texas Instruments technology platform will deliver the full potential of smart energy

Tuesday 23rd October 2012

Smart grids and smart meters herald a new era of energy management for governments, energy suppliers and for consumers, placing far greater levels of useful information at our fingertips just when it is needed, at each link of the supply chain. However,...

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UK government right to fight EU VAT ruling on energy efficiency products

Wednesday 26th September 2012

Earlier this month the BBC reported that the UK government is fighting an EU decision to force the UK to raise VAT on energy efficiency products from 5% to 20%. More specifically, the European Commission has ruled that a VAT reduction brought in by the government...

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Navetas and Conran Singh partnership signals new user-centric approach to energy management

Tuesday 24th July 2012

This month saw Navetas continue its drive for innovation in the energy sector, with a partnership with interactive design agency Conran Singh. It’s a move that marks a significant step towards transforming how consumers view and manage their energy consumption...

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DECC polling shows people still worried about energy bills

Wednesday 11th July 2012

According to new survey figures, the rising cost of energy is still a major concern in the UK, keeping energy bills high on the political agenda. But efforts by some to attempt to blame higher consumer energy bills on renewables subsidies - ignoring rising...

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Energy efficiency in the home must be focused on the right areas

Wednesday 27th June 2012

A report released yesterday by the Energy Saving Trust, “Powering the Nation”, has suggested that UK households are wasting significant amounts of energy by leaving computers, TV and other electronic devices on standby. The report also concluded that most...

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