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Last seen: Apr 3, 2026
Interesting to see some more details of Reform UK policy as it evolves - removing the 5% VAT - Removing the Renewables Obligation from bills an...
Thanks @jamespa
Putting the politics aside isn't easy, I was wary about posting the link. Am not surprised a lot of comments have drifted into politics, it is a gener...
Great work @transparent Playing the long game helping to make sure people are informed. Gradually making more people aware of the possibilities ...
Why Britain Needs an Energy-Strategy Reset
@transparent Search "Standing Charges Call for Input" to find a useful starting point on the ofgem website. I have pasted some of the info from...
From the ofgem paper Why have standing charges gone up in electricity? Standing charges for domestic electricity customers have increased signifi...
There was also a jump as ofgem moved costs from variable to fixed costs for end users This should have resulted in increased standing ch...
Some more examples of those that really should be benefiting from the transition being let down These are the people who shouldn't have to worry...
For avoidance of doubt I neither support or think domestic hydrogen boilers are viable. I wish I had never posted this morning. I don't think I have p...
I have an inherent distrust of all financial models related to energy in the UK right now 😂 Especially the spin put on the figures, and also t...
@transparent no I have not misunderstood This wasn't to do with the scheme you mentioned. This was a conversation around not giving customers a ch...
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RE: Octopus Cosy Heat Pump Owners & Discussion Thread
@agentgeorge no idea if they’ve made changes, but I got...
By AndrewJ , 6 hours ago
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RE: Who do I complain to about a poor ECO4 installation, can anyone advise?
@wesleyp1874 if you are on Facebook there is a Grant un...
By Grantmethestrength , 7 hours ago
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RE: Rate the quality of your heat pump design and installation
@josej, this is exactly where the industry keeps trippi...
By Mars , 7 hours ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
@alva welcome to the forums and feel free to start a ne...
By Mars , 7 hours ago
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Ordering up the materials to install another 5 panels o...
By David999 , 7 hours ago
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RE: MCS Quality Audit – Has Anyone Had One? Did It Lead to Remediation?
So under part G or the G3 rules you have a responsibili...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 8 hours ago
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I intend to replace the Plex pipework in the area of my...
By DavidAlgarve , 11 hours ago
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RE: Electricity price predictions
Mention on the news about Octopus and one or two other ...
By Toodles , 13 hours ago
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RE: Air-to-air heat pumps - best models and installers
Are you creating a whole new category for A2A?
By ASHP-BOBBA , 22 hours ago
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RE: A2A vs A2W: Which Heat Pump Would You Pick?
There isn’t as far as I know, @djh, but you’re welcome ...
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RE: Can anyone explain the following behaviour with a Grant Aerona 3 R30 / Smart Controller?
Final Update. Yesterday, I was going through the moti...
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RE: How much can an east/west solar solar system be oversized?
Best performance occurs with PV string near inverter no...
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RE: Forum updates, announcements & issues
Thank you Mars for all your dedication to improvements;...
By Toodles , 2 days ago
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RE: Selling 2 x Kensa Shoebox 7kw GSHP (New)
Hi Jain, we’ve got an ashp so I’m afraid we won’t be yo...
By Judith , 2 days ago
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No buffer or low loss header Grant controller in sens...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Are We Sleepwalking Into Another Race to the Bottom?
That's an amazing job to get all that in there! A truly...
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RE: Anyone concerned about GivEnergy?
Thanks for your advice - I'll keep trying with the inst...
By JohnDwyer , 2 days ago
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
I am also yet to find a case where an installation that...
By Batpred , 3 days ago
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RE: British Gas vs Octopus Energy vs Heat Geek vs EDF vs Aira vs OVO vs EON.Next vs Boxt
This is what I got from OVO. At least it was quick.. ...
By Batpred , 3 days ago
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RE: IVT greenline HT Plus E - Circulation Pump Constantly On
Welcome to the forums. Irrespective of which brand yo...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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RE: 7.5kW Heat Loss, But Quoted a 10kW Midea. No Re-Pipe, No Buffer Tank. Does This Add Up?
Oh, how I love these old scientists!I'm in with your 5 ...
By LeJamaisContent , 3 days ago
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RE: Jokes and fun posts about heat pumps and renewables
@jamespa Someone who is not easily phased I suppose.
By Toodles , 4 days ago
