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Last seen: May 10, 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: Estimating true heat loss from twelve months of consumption data
Hi @ian33a you could do your own heat loss calculation ...
By Judith , 7 hours ago
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RE: A2A vs A2W: Which Heat Pump Would You Pick?
@djh ah, I have never seen this before, interesting ide...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 7 hours ago
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RE: Anyone concerned about GivEnergy?
@sunnyskies I agree with Downfield trying to ask the GE...
By Judith , 7 hours ago
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RE: Setback savings - fact or fiction?
@jamespa — this version may be marginally better: &nb...
By cathodeRay , 9 hours ago
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RE: New Vaillant aroTherm Plus in black - When will it come to the UK?
All going according to plan, mid July we get that 7kW a...
By Batpred , 10 hours ago
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Current metrics - DHW target set to 47c
By TaffontheTaff , 15 hours ago
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RE: My Grant R290 9kW Heat Pump Installation
@petch I'm very sorry that I have not picked up your po...
By GrahamF , 17 hours ago
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RE: Samsung gen 7 HP 12kw - auto control issue and water law
Suggest you have a trial with Havenwise app. I have th...
By Broadsman , 19 hours ago
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RE: New Solar, Batteries, Air Source and Under Floor Heating advice please
You’re right: UFH works best with high-conductivity fin...
By bafab , 22 hours ago
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RE: DIY or Don’t Touch? Solarman Smart Meter Install
That was my understanding also.
By JamesPa , 22 hours ago
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RE: Grant Aeona 3 R32 cycling with weather compensation.
That would be abnormal but I cant see from your charts ...
By JamesPa , 22 hours ago
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RE: Vaillant Sensocomfort Time
Oh I remember this from when I set mine up 2 years ago,...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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Heat geek have already stated that the pro is in fact c...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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RE: The Myth of the MCS Performance Guarantee
@editor I know. As if MCS wasn't bad enough, it's now e...
By Deltona , 1 day ago
