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After dense fog triggered a yellow weather warning across parts of England and Wales over the weekend and into Monday morning, drivers will face a mix of fog, wet roads and frosty mornings this week. Driving during this threatening weather not only increases the risk of danger, but it also brings about the threat of […]
Read MoreGoogle searches for “plug in heater” surged 500% this week compared with last week as Brits look for cheaper options to heat their home. With last week’s announcement by the Chancellor of a £100 energy payment for around 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, many will be hoping for some relief […]
Read MoreAs 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 […]
Read MoreBleeding 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 […]
Read MoreSome 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 […]
Read MoreThese 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, […]
Read MoreUp 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 […]
Read MoreFrom 27 August, Brits will legally be able to buy compliant plug-in solar systems and connect them directly to a household mains socket, offering a lower-cost alternative to traditional rooftop panels and reducing energy bills by up to £110 a year. As stores including B&Q and Lidl look set to stock the green tech, Google […]
Read MoreA new report by The Solar Co highlights the areas of the UK most able to get to Zero energy and travel bills, the unequal access to accredited installers and how the cost of installing solar has dropped over the past 12 months With UK households facing another squeeze from rising energy and fuel costs, […]
Read MoreThe conflict involving Iran has already had a significant impact on global energy markets. While a ceasefire is currently in place, the situation remains unstable — and that uncertainty is feeding directly into oil and gas prices. There is little likelihood of oil prices coming down soon. On the 23rd April, leading global maritime trade […]
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