Are Free Air Source Heat Pumps Coming to the UK?
Free air source heat pumps could soon be coming to the UK thanks to changes to the Government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The Ref Assignment of Rights legislation, which comes into effect on...
Only two in five people check their engineer is Gas Safe registered
According to the Gas Safe Register only two in five people check that their gas engineer is legally qualified before letting them into their home. This is extremely dangerous as it could put...
Over 11 million smart meters now installed in the UK
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have released a quarterly smart meter report showing that over 10 million smart meters have been installed in domestic properties (with a...
Feed-in Tariff figures announced for April 2018 at 4.01p/kWh
The new Feed-in Tariff rates have been released by Ofgem and the generation tariff now sits at 4.01 p/kWh. The figure has risen due to inflation, with it previously being set at 3.93 p/kWh. The rates...
Prepay Energy Customers Face Rise in Bills from April 2018
Households across the UK may see a rise in their energy bills as Ofgem raises the price cap for prepay customers by 5.6 per cent.What is the price cap?The safeguard tariff, or price cap as it...
Boiler Plus 2018: What Does it Mean for Homeowners
If you’ve recently been on the hunt for a new boiler you may have heard rumblings about the new government legislation Boiler Plus. Set to be introduced from 6th April 2018 by the Department for...
Solar Roof Tiles Costs and Benefits
The quest to harvest renewable energy sources for domestic use is a challenge that many want to take on-board. However, it is entirely unrealistic to expect home-owners up and down the country to...
Hive Active Heating 2 is launched in the UK
The Hive 2 programmable thermostat has hit the UK market and brings with it a sleek new design and additional features. The new thermostat itself will include options to boost heating, can be set to...
Central heating listed as the top priority by homebuyers
A recent survey has revealed that 79% of UK homebuyers see central heating as a must have. This was closely followed by double glazing at 74%, whilst cavity wall insulation also featured on the list...
Dodging the draught – How today’s vertical opening sash windows fit the bill for comfort and authentic looks
Ask any child to draw a house and they’ll more than likely present you with a front elevation featuring a window at each corner, divided into four neat squares; the classic sash window.Such...
Electric heating types, pros and cons
Electric heating is a great option when considering how best to heat a space, whether that’s a room in your home, a cold workshop or even a motorhome. Unlike many other forms of heating, there is a...
Boiler Guide launches boiler and central heating cover comparison tool
Home heating resource Boiler Guide has launched a new tool to compare boiler and central heating cover products from leading brands.The new tool features insurance products from the biggest...
Updates to ECO Boiler Grants criteria in 2015
On 1 April 2015 the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme saw updates to its qualifying criteria - a higher income threshold and the inclusion of Universal Credit. These changes will mean more...
Warm Home Discount scheme open to more people
🗙Please note that this scheme is now closed. There may be other schemes available in your area - please visit our guide to Boiler, Central Heating & Insulation Grants 2018 for more...
Heating myths to blame for increases in energy bills
As if heating bills aren't expensive enough. A survey carried out for the Big Energy Saving Week (20-24th October) has highlighted how a lack of knowledge and understanding about how to heat our...
GDHIF to open again in November with £100m
🗙Please note: On 23 July 2015 the government announced that it has ceased funding for the Green Deal. There may be other schemes available in your area - please visit our guide to Boiler,...
Latest ECO and Green Deal figures
🗙Please note: On 23 July 2015 the government announced that it has ceased funding for the Green Deal. There may be other schemes available in your area - please visit our guide to Boiler,...
UK households pay three times the cost of wholesale gas
Wondering what your energy supplier pays for wholesale gas? Probably about three times less than what they charge you, it's been revealed. UK households are having to pay up to three times more...
DECC publishes latest Green Deal stats
🗙Please note: On 23 July 2015 the government announced that it has ceased funding for the Green Deal. There may be other schemes available in your area - please visit our guide to Boiler,...
DECC launches RHI calculator to estimate financial rewards
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has launched their Renewable Heat Incentive calculator to demonstrate the financial rewards available to households who invest in renewable heat...
