How to prepare your air source heat pump for winter
Our air source heat pump (ASHP) has been off for central heating since April, but it comes on when required to reheat the hot water. Now that we’re in autumn,...
OVO Introduces New Heat Pump Tariff
OVO has announced a new heat pump tariff called Heat Pump Plus that will cut running costs by 50% to 15p/kWh. However, there is a catch: the Heat Pump Plus...
HIES and GivEnergy team up to protect consumers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...