Heat pumps, insulation, smart thermostats, and other home energy upgrades that pay back.
Home Energy
Poor solar panel or heat pump installations are more common than the industry admits. Here's what your rights are, who to complain to, and how to get your money back or repairs funded.
24 July 2026
Home Energy
About 400,000 homes in England are listed buildings, and their owners often assume energy improvements are off the table. That assumption is wrong more often than you'd think. Here's what's genuinely possible in 2026.
19 July 2026
Home Energy
Biomethane injection into the gas grid is growing, and some UK energy suppliers now offer green gas tariffs backed by Renewable Gas Guarantees of Origin. Here's what green gas tariffs actually mean, how to compare them, and whether they're worth it.
4 July 2026
Home Energy
Passivhaus is the most rigorous energy performance standard available for UK homes and buildings. This guide explains how it works, what it costs to build or retrofit, where UK projects stand in 2026, and whether the standard makes financial sense.
25 June 2026
Home Energy
Solid-wall homes can't get cavity wall insulation — external wall insulation is the main option. Here's what it actually costs, which grants apply in 2026, what disruption to expect, and when the payback makes sense.
15 June 2026
Home Energy
Despite £9,000 grants and a government pledge to roll out clean heat, UK heat pump installations dropped sharply in early 2026. The numbers are real, but the story behind them is more complicated than the headlines suggest.
15 June 2026
Home Energy
Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) keeps your home fresh while recovering up to 95% of the heat that would otherwise be lost through ventilation. Here's what it costs, when it makes sense, and what to watch out for.
12 June 2026
Home Energy
Smart meters are free, give your supplier automatic readings, and unlock cheaper smart tariffs — but millions of UK households still don't have one. Here's what to expect and how to get yours sorted.
3 June 2026
Home Energy
With energy bills rising again, a smart thermostat is one of the better short-payback home investments available. Here's how the three main UK options compare and which suits different households.
2 June 2026
Home Energy
Heat pump water heaters use 70% less electricity than conventional electric tanks. Here's what they are, whether one suits your home, and how the numbers actually stack up.
27 May 2026
Home Energy
Tesla secured a UK electricity retail licence in March 2026. Here's what its virtual power plant model means for people with solar panels, batteries, and EVs.
22 May 2026
Home Energy
How smart thermostats, whole-home energy monitors, smart plugs, and EV charging schedulers work together to reduce your electricity bill and maximise solar self-consumption.
21 April 2026
Home Energy
A detailed induction cooktop vs gas comparison covering upfront costs, running costs, cooking performance, safety, carbon emissions, and the UK grid carbon intensity context for 2026.
1 April 2026
Home Energy
A practical home wind turbine guide covering small turbine types, realistic energy output versus solar, planning permission requirements, costs from £3k–£30k, and honest payback period calculations.
25 March 2026
Home Energy
Everything you need to know from this home energy audit guide -- what assessors actually check, blower door tests, thermal imaging, DIY vs professional audits, costs from £150–£500, and how to act on results.
5 March 2026
Home Energy
Air source vs ground source, sizing rules, real running costs by climate zone, and the questions to ask before signing a quote.
19 February 2026
Home Energy
Everything UK homeowners need to know about ground source heat pumps -- how they work, COP ratings, installation types, costs vs. gas, and grants available in 2026.
13 February 2026
Home Energy
Understand U-factor and SHGC ratings, compare double vs. triple pane windows, review top brands like Pella and Andersen, and learn about the 30% federal tax credit.
23 January 2026