BRANCHBURG, N.J., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Noveda Technologies, the leader in web-based energy monitoring and visualization systems, today announced a strategic partnership with EnergyWatch to help promote energy efficiency technologies and services for large businesses.

By Martin Hickman Consumer Affairs Correspondent Energy companies are charging people on pre-payments up to 567 a year more than wealthier customers on internet tariffs, a government- funded consumer group has found.

Householders who sign up to green fuel tariffs may not be getting their electricity from renewable energy sources, consumer group Energywatch has said. It has urged suppliers to come clean on just how green their tariffs are.

Industry watchdog Energywatch has stated that the UK's energy suppliers are exhibiting cartel-like behavior and should be investigated by the Competition Commission, according to the Observer.

By Joanna Geary Small firms in the region could face financial ruin in the face of sweeping energy price increases, a watchdog has warned.