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

Mars16 September 202323 June 2025

16 September 202323 June 2025

Octopus Energy’s new Cosy Octopus system revolutionises smart heating by making efficient, affordable heat pumps accessible to all, helping the UK decarbonise its heating sector. With intelligent controls and room...

Artificial intelligence and the future of net zero homes

Mars15 September 202323 June 2025

15 September 202323 June 2025

The UK government aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by leveraging not only heat pumps and solar panels but also advanced AI technologies to optimise energy use in homes....

Flames of Economic Prosperity: Fueling Our Own Demise

Mars12 September 202323 June 2025

12 September 202323 June 2025

Humanity faces an urgent crisis as climate change, driven by relentless fossil fuel consumption and profit-driven capitalism, threatens our planet's future. Immediate action is essential to break free from destructive...

Harmonics, Power Quality, Solar PV & Heat Pumps

Brendon Uys3 September 202323 June 2025

3 September 202323 June 2025

Harmonics from inverters in solar PV systems and heat pumps are causing serious damage and grid connection issues, highlighting a growing challenge for customers and network operators. Urgent action is...

Money Talks, Transparency Walks: The Sneaky Standing Fee

Mars26 August 202326 August 2023

26 August 202326 August 2023

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

Mars25 August 202323 June 2025

25 August 202323 June 2025

Heat pumps using helium as a refrigerant offer a groundbreaking way to boost energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions in heating and cooling systems. With helium’s unique properties, this innovative...

Don’t Get Burned by a Bad Heat Pump Installation

Mars28 July 202328 June 2025

28 July 202328 June 2025

The UK faces a critical shortage of qualified heat pump installers, threatening its goal of installing 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028. Ensuring installers are certified by schemes like the...

Visiting the Centre for Alternative Technologies

Mars26 July 202325 July 2023

26 July 202325 July 2023

In the tranquil landscape of Mid Wales, the Centre for Alternative Technologies (CAT) stands as a beacon of sustainability and innovation. Founded in the late 1970s, CAT is an educational...

Portable Heating & Cooling: ElectriQ Ecosilent10HPW Air Conditioner Review

Mars24 July 202323 June 2025

24 July 202323 June 2025

The ElectriQ Ecosilent HPW Air Conditioner is a versatile, energy-efficient portable unit that cools, heats, dehumidifies, and fans rooms up to 30 square metres with an A++ energy rating. Ideal...

From Sizzle to Fizzle: The Wacky World of Radiator Heat Output

Nathan Gambling11 April 202323 June 2025

11 April 202323 June 2025

Radiator heat output varies depending on room temperature and flow and return water temperatures, affecting overall heating efficiency. Understanding these factors is key to optimising radiator performance and ensuring a...

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

Visiting the Centre for Alternative Technologies

Portable Heating & Cooling: ElectriQ Ecosilent10HPW Air Conditioner Review

From Sizzle to Fizzle: The Wacky World of Radiator Heat Output

The Rise of Heat Pumps: InstallerSHOW 2025 Recap

Who’s Who in the Heat Pump World: A Homeowner’s Guide to Decoding...

Meet Wattson – Your AI Assistant for All Things Heat Pump

The Body as a Heating System

Thermostat Wars: Why Women Really Do Feel the Cold More at Home...