How to Save Water (and Energy) at Home
The average UK household uses 160 litres of water every single day, a number that continues to rise. All that water usage sees bills typically sitting at a total of £415 each year. Cutting down...
What are Thermodynamic Panels?
Using the heat in the air outside, thermodynamic panels are able to heat a hot water tank to provide a home with a renewable way of heating the domestic hot water.While they’re similar to solar...
Ofgem Welcome Views on New 2025 Consumer Vulnerability Strategy
Ofgem have outlined their updated Consumer Vulnerability Strategy (CSV2025) which builds on their previous work to protect vulnerable gas and electricity consumers until 2025.Ahead of the...
Staying Safe Around Home Heating
Keeping your home warm during the winter is essential but not many people consider central heating safety. Stay safe around your central heating system by following these steps.Gas boiler...
Consumers Hit by £172m Bill After Collapse of Energy Suppliers
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...
How to Prevent Damp in Your Home
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...
OFTEC: Biofuels the Future for Homes Using Oil Boilers
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...
What is a Home Energy Audit?
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...
12,000 Shell Energy Retail Customers Overcharged
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...
UK to Have a Hydrogen Production Facility in 2020s
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...
Renewable Electricity Generation Rises as UK Records Greenest Ever Winter
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...
UK to Target Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
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...
Are Hydrogen Boilers the Future of Home Heating?
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...
Solar Heating with an Electric Combi Boiler
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...
Energy Suppliers Hit with Fines in Excess of £800k
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...
Plumbing Industry Threatened by Lack of Skilled Workers
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...
Water Source Heat Pumps Explained
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...
Landlord Efficiency Cap Could Fall Short
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...
Air Source Heat Pumps: A Sizing Guide
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...
National Energy Action Charity Demands Government Action on Energy Efficiency
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...
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