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HIES and GivEnergy team up to protect consumers

MarsOct 3, 20233 October 20230

HIES and GivEnergy have joined forces to assist consumers facing challenges due to their solar and battery installer’s inability to complete the installation, resulting from the installer ceasing to trade.

Using Kiln Dried Logs and Hardwood Briquettes to Supplement Your Central Heating

MarsSep 25, 202316 February 20240

Central heating systems are essential for keeping our homes warm and comfortable during the winter months. However, they can also be expensive to run, especially in light of rising energy

Potential Postponement of 2026 Ban on Oil-Fired Boilers

MarsSep 18, 202318 September 20233

The United Kingdom’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is facing a critical juncture as ministers contemplate delaying the 2026 ban on oil-fired boilers. This potential postponement comes amid

Octopus Energy launches Cosy Octopus to make heat pumps more accessible and affordable

MarsSep 16, 20233

Octopus Energy has unveiled the next stage in its smart heat revolution at the Energy Tech Summit in London. The company’s new Cosy Octopus system is designed to make heat

Artificial intelligence and the future of net zero homes

MarsSep 15, 202315 September 20230

The UK government has set a target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This will require a significant reduction in the amount of energy used in homes. Heat

Flames of Economic Prosperity: Fueling Our Own Demise

MarsSep 12, 202312 September 20230

Humanity teeters on the brink of an abyss, staring down the barrel of an impending catastrophe: climate change. This looming disaster is inextricably linked to the toxic relationship between environmental

Harmonics, Power Quality, Solar PV & Heat Pumps

Brendon UysSep 3, 20235 September 20230

I am certainly no expert in this field, but in the past couple of weeks, I have had two instances where harmonics have caused serious damage and inconvenience to our

Money Talks, Transparency Walks: The Sneaky Standing Fee

MarsAug 26, 202326 August 20234

In an era where the principles of transparency and fairness have become the bedrock of consumer interactions, a covert practice continues to thrive – the standing fee that clandestinely adds

Helium Heat Pumps: A Promising Technology for Reducing Carbon Emissions

MarsAug 25, 202325 August 20231

Heat pumps are a promising technology for reducing carbon emissions in the heating and cooling sector. They work by transferring heat from a source to a destination, without the need

Don’t Get Burned by a Bad Heat Pump Installation

MarsJul 28, 202315 December 20230

The UK is facing a major challenge in its transition to low-carbon heating. One of the biggest obstacles is the shortage of qualified heat pump installers. There are currently only

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HIES and GivEnergy team up to protect consumers

Using Kiln Dried Logs and Hardwood Briquettes to Supplement Your Central Heating

Potential Postponement of 2026 Ban on Oil-Fired Boilers

Octopus Energy launches Cosy Octopus to make heat pumps more accessible and affordable

Artificial intelligence and the future of net zero homes

Flames of Economic Prosperity: Fueling Our Own Demise

Harmonics, Power Quality, Solar PV & Heat Pumps

Money Talks, Transparency Walks: The Sneaky Standing Fee

Helium Heat Pumps: A Promising Technology for Reducing Carbon Emissions

Don’t Get Burned by a Bad Heat Pump Installation