Four Heating Upgrades That Can Help During The Energy Crisis
As we approach winter and the days get colder, the energy crisis is affecting all households in the UK. Although the government recently put a £2,500-per-year price cap on bills, within the larger context of the cost of living crisis, this is a band-aid solution which, for many, delays rather than entirely prevents the issue […]
Top 4 Energy-Saving Tips for Working From Home
Since COVID-19, working from home, be that on a permanent or hybrid basis, has become the new norm for many of us. Whilst this transition has been beneficial in ways, naturally working remotely also comes with its own set of challenges. From finding a quiet space to work to disrupted conference calls, it can be […]
Understanding the Energy Price Guarantee
Issues with supply and demand in the global wholesale market have led to a drastic increase in energy bills. However, on 8 September 2022, new Prime Minister Liz Truss announced a scheme that will essentially replace Ofgem’s energy price cap, which was initially due to rise on 1 October. This scheme, known as the Energy […]
A Mini Guide To The New Energy Price Cap
As of September 2022, you will be hard-pressed to find a news report which doesn’t at least briefly mention the impact of the ongoing nationwide energy crisis – and for good reason. With energy companies recording huge profits as our bills rise to unprecedented levels, there is cause for concern among many, from panicked homeowners […]
Five Ways To Save Money on Your Energy Bills This Winter
It’s no secret that energy prices are rising and many of us are concerned. As winter rolls around, we’ll all be looking for ways to reduce our energy costs to avoid high bills. If you’re wondering how you can lower your energy bills this winter, keep reading. How much energy does an average household use? […]
Why Are Energy Bills So High?
Updated: Feb 21, 2023 It’s unlikely you’ve missed the news that energy bills are increasing in the coming months. It can be worrying to think about how you may afford to pay them or what you can do to lower them. With so many things being discussed about what is causing the price rise – what […]
Top Tips for Staying Warm This Winter
As the temperature drops in the UK, more and more people are beginning to turn their heating on. While winter is already an expensive season for many households in the UK, this winter will pose even more difficulties as it coincides with the energy crisis, which is affecting millions of people worldwide. Discovering simple ways […]
Autumn 2022 Energy Saving Tips
One of the main talking points within The United Kingdom at present is the rising cost of household bills, and for good reason. The monthly increase in both gas and electricity prices for April 2022 alone was by far the largest ever recorded, with data going back to 1988 – and the situation is only […]
ECO 4 & Understanding Smart Control Technology
In today’s current climate, reducing our energy consumption has never been a more pressing issue, as we all seek innovative ways of reducing our energy use, (not to mention our waste), to ultimately reduce the cost of our energy bills. In recent times, the Government has moved into its final phase of the current ECO, […]
Does My Household Qualify for ECO4 Funding?
First introduced in April 2022, ECO4 funding can enable low-income, fuel-poor and/or vulnerable households to install a wide range of energy efficiency measures in their homes. Such measures include, but are not limited to, various types of insulation, heating systems, boilers, and smart controls. If you aren’t in a position to fund the installation of […]