European ministers have acknowledged that horizontal measures to support people could delay the energy transition

The energy giant has said that customer calls about debt soared by 41% year-on-year in winter

Customers with a debt of £250 or more are expected to be supported through the fund

Biomass firms will face new hoops to jump through under government plans to make sure the fuel is sustainable. From April 2015, biomass-fuelled generators which don’t hit targets – such as how much carbon can be emitted and whether enough trees have been planted to replace those used as fuel – could lose financial support. […]