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As Chancellor John Healey unveils a £100 energy payment for 20 million households and plans to scrap gas standing charges, homeowners are being warned that the Budget will not stop bills rising by an estimated £276 from 1 January. Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight forecasts the Ofgem price cap will rise 16% in January to £1,999 […]
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Bleeding your radiators is one of the simplest ways to cut your heating bills, and it costs nothing but a few minutes of your time. Trapped air stops radiators from filling completely with hot water, so they heat unevenly and take longer to warm a room. That means your boiler runs for longer to reach […]
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Some of the best sustainability swaps also save money. These practical changes can help households reduce energy use, waste and everyday spending, with many costing little or nothing to adopt. Here, we share some of the best tips to reduce your energy consumption and energy bills. Switch off at the wall “Leaving appliances on standby […]
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These comments appeared in the Daily Express and Daily Mirror. George Penny, Energy Expert at The Solar Co comments: “Condensation is one of the most common problems in UK homes during autumn and winter, and it’s often made worse by the very things we do to stay warm, like keeping windows shut, drying clothes indoors, […]
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Up to 154,000 older people across England and Wales are warned need to check whether they must actively claim this year’s Winter Fuel Payment, ahead of telephone applications opening on Monday 19th October. The estimate represents people potentially deferring their State Pension – one of the main groups who may need to claim rather than […]
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If you installed solar panels in recent years without a battery, you’re far from alone, and you’ve probably noticed electricity prices climbing while Smart Export Guarantee rates for the electricity you export have been falling. It’s a natural moment to wonder whether you can add a battery now rather than starting from scratch. The good […]
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Solar PV and heat pumps can complement each other, but their seasonal patterns don’t align: solar generation peaks in summer, while space-heating demand peaks in winter. This guide explains how they interact, why savings vary by property and tariff, and what to consider when sizing PV, storage and heating equipment. How Heat Pumps and Solar […]
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Solar panels are a familiar sight on rooftops across the South East and can be a useful asset for buyers. Before purchasing, check who owns the equipment, what income rights transfer, and whether the system is safe and working. This checklist focuses on England and Wales, covering ownership documentation, FiT and export arrangements, roof-space leases, […]
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Rent-a-roof arrangements offered some homeowners solar panels without an upfront installation bill in return for granting a solar company long-term rights over the roof. The model expanded during the early Feed-in Tariff (FIT) years and became less attractive as new-installation tariffs fell. Existing leases can still affect sales and remortgages, so this guide explains how […]
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For many well-specified UK systems, payback may fall somewhere between 8 and 15 years, although particularly favourable installations can recover their cost sooner. With panels commonly operating for 25 years or more, a suitable system can continue reducing electricity costs for many years after reaching break-even. Below, we walk through the exact formula, the factors […]
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