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Google Cloud outage: Let's not jump to the conclusion that this was a power outage on the 43MVA Transmission Grid feed from Waltham Cross GSP (Gr...
The SMETS2 spec, approved by Parliament in Nov'14, stipulates the Smart Meter mechanism to hold the tariff data. That was defined and approved by MP...
The Government sees itself as the "honest broker", and in a good position to define standards.British Standards are still attractive to Whitehall. A...
The feature which manufacturers need to add to heat-pumps for sale in the UK is one which allows it to be remotely turned off/on, but without the capa...
Yes, I am a member of the SEC, and therefore aware of the not-spot issue. Those premises are being permitted Smart Meters which utilise the internet. ...
Would you care to comment on the Government initiative for a Smart and Secure Energy System (SSES)? In Nov'28 it will be mandatory for all heat pump...
Given the comments last week (13th Oct) by Sir Ken McCallum, Director General of MI5, the capability to remotely alter firmware in energy appliances s...
@toodles - innovative storage like that from RheEnergise doesn't need to be co-located at the Bulk Supply Point. It just needs spare capacity on the D...
My 'vote' for the invention of 2026 would be the hydro-storage mechanism developed by RheEnergise in a village on the southern slopes of Dartmoor. The...
Given the present low levels in our South West reservoirs, I think we'd run the condensate pipe into a jug and drink it.
Standalone can be 'better' but it depends what you're intending to drive. At present I'm busy purchasing components to build two portable power pack...
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
@jamespa TL;DR (well, I read as much as my eye would al...
By Toodles , 48 minutes ago
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RE: How Can I Prove Coal Was My Main Heating Source Without Receipts?
I would tell them you don't keep those receipts and ask...
By EtchedPixels , 1 hour ago
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RE: Heat Geek installations: share your experience
@ian-s I have said before that I found some of Heat Gee...
By L8Again , 3 hours ago
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RE: Why don't people choose heat pumps?
Savings you need to consider versus the investment valu...
By EtchedPixels , 12 hours ago
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RE: The Changing Jet Stream Could Challenge UK Air Source Heat Pumps
@susannasaunders An interesting conversation to have ...
By Rob of York , 20 hours ago
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RE: How much of your renewable and home setup would still work if the internet went down?
Yes, in my case, the ISP hub is permanently there, they...
By Batpred , 24 hours ago
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RE: Electricity price predictions
@rob-of-york sounds like a term that Heidegger would...
By Papahuhu , 1 day ago
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RE: Adding data centre electricity costs to domestic energy bills?
never ceases to amaze me.. Keeping steel works going ...
By Batpred , 1 day ago
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RE: Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding reduced by circa £750 million in 2026 budget
Absolutely agree. The massive Hager CU my vaillant requ...
By Batpred , 1 day ago
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RE: Octopussy cosy 6 experience
People who have a Cosy appear generally to be happy wit...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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I thought the cr*p came first and the biofuel came afte...
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RE: Aerotherm and weather compensation
@jamespa I replied yesterday with detailed readings whi...
By DavidB , 3 days ago
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RE: Marvel Heating liquidation
@editor This is an important point. each winter, you...
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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures
Very nice. we’ve been super soggy here, but rather m...
By Papahuhu , 5 days ago
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RE: DIY powerflushing tutorial
Interesting! I toyed with the idea too. But I installed...
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