The collapse of 11 energy suppliers since the beginning of 2018 has left a £172 million bill behind which, according to Citizens Advice, nearly 30 million households in the UK will need to cover by paying higher bills. Of these 30 million, around 32,000 households could also be facing visits from debt collectors as part […]
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Damp and mould can not only cause damage to your home but your health too, which is why knowing how to prevent damp in your home is important. From keeping your home well heated to not drying clothes on radiators, there are many ways to prevent damp from forming on walls and around windows. What […]
Homes currently using oil to provide heating and hot water should turn to 100% liquid biofuels, OFTEC research reveals. OFTEC, the trade association of the UK oil heating industry, see a move away from fossil fuels to biofuels as a cost effective solution that will produce less carbon. The publication of the research follows the […]
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The average UK home spends over £1,000 on energy each year, making it one of the biggest annual expenses for homeowners. Making sure your home is running efficiently will help to keep your energy bills as possible. One way to do this is with a home energy audit, an energy assessment that you can do […]
After overcharging around 12,000 default tariff customers, Shell Energy Retail Limited is set to make a total payment of £390,000 in refunds, compensation and a contribution to Ofgem’s voluntary consumer redress fund. On 1 January 2019, Ofgem introduced the price tariff to protect customers on poor value default tariffs but between January and March 2019, […]
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The UK energy industry has made its most significant move yet in the fight against climate change as 3 energy companies commit to developing a hydrogen production facility by the mid-2020s. Should homeowners be preparing for a future of hydrogen heating? While the energy and heating industry has been researching the viability of a hydrogen […]
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National Grid believe that the UK’s electricity system will operate with zero carbon emissions by 2025 after UK records greenest ever winter. October 2018 to March 2019 saw increased renewable electricity generation and a drop in coal, helping it to become the UK’s greenest winter on record. High temperatures and heavy winds have been labelled […]
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By 2050 the UK will be producing ‘net zero’ carbon emissions, outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May has announced. The legislation is the first of any G7 country to commit to reaching net zero emissions and would see the UK end its contribution towards climate change within 31 years. A target to cut emissions by 80% […]
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Turning to renewable energy is a high priority as the UK looks to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. To achieve this, the 80% of UK homes fuelling their central heating system with a gas boiler will need to replace it with a renewable alternative. Rather than completely removing all of those boilers, could […]
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An electric combi boiler is the ideal choice for small and off-grid homes but the running costs often put many homeowners off having one installed. To keep those running costs down, pair an electric boiler with a solar PV system and it will be powered by free renewable energy from the sun. Helping to keep […]
Ofgem have handed out a total of £850,000 in fines to 2 energy suppliers for breaking competition law. Energy suppliers E Limited and Economy Energy were found to have an anti-competitive agreement whereby they wouldn’t target each other’s customers, restricting customers from being offered a better deal. The agreement also meant that sensitive information, including […]
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A recent survey asked professional plumbers to share their thoughts on the biggest threat to the industry, with more than half (54%) identifying a lack of skilled workers. The survey, carried out by Hep20, asked nearly 400 industry professionals to share their thoughts on the plumbing sector. With industry professionals themselves expressing concern about the […]
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Open water sources like lakes and rivers store solar energy that Water Source Heat Pumps are able to extract this energy and use it to provide a home with heating and hot water. So, is a Water Source Heat Pump the right choice for your home? Well, if you don’t live near a source of […]
With the introduction of a cap that expects landlords to contribute £3,5000 towards improving the efficiency of their rental properties, the Heating and Hot Water Council (HHIC) fear this might not be enough. It’s hoped that this new cap will help to increase the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F or G properties up […]
Air source heat pumps are becoming more and more popular with homeowners looking to reduce their heating bills and/or reduce their carbon emissions, but one of the most frequently asked questions is about size. How powerful does an air source heat pump need to be to adequately heat your home? Air source heat pumps use […]
A fuel poverty charity, National Energy Action (NEA), is calling on the UK government to make the energy efficiency of UK homes a “national infrastructure priority”. The charity is one of several organisations which are urging the government to take action following recent recommendations from the Committee on Climate Change (CCC). The report states that […]
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