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How to find the best energy saving washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges...
There seems to be no getting away from it that the most energy efficient washing machines, tumble dryers and refrigeration products tend to be expensive. Premium brands such as Miele, LG, Panasonic,...
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Is an electric car right for you? Buying new or second-hand, home charging...
There’s a lot of hype around electric cars at the moment, possibly due, in part, to the realisation that diesel cars aren’t a cheap, clean option anymore. We were advised to buy them to reduce CO2...
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Smart tech – always listening, always on! “Alexa how much energy do you use?”
All homes have a background energy usage driven by the electricals that are on 24/7. Refrigerators, appliances on standby, set-top boxes, TVs, pumps, boilers, broadband routers, computers, chargers –...
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Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), what is it?
It must be tough times for those working as solar power installers, especially after the death of the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) in March 2019. And now consumers are facing a 15% VAT price hike on installing...
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How many green energy suppliers! Are their tariffs really 100% renewable...
We’ve just updated our UK energy companies fuel-mix database. The most striking thing is the sheer number of new energy suppliers – and, more worrying, those that have gone bust! The energy supplier...
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How much does it cost to run an electric car in the UK?
Having logged the electricity usage for two years and over twenty thousand miles, we can confirm that the savings from EV ownership are substantial when compared to petrol or diesel fuelled cars. Our...
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Reluctantly, I’ve given up on long-distance electric vehicle journeys
Like most drivers, the majority of my car journeys are relatively short. Meetings, deliveries, trips to the shops, ferrying children around, going to friends and family. For these journeys, an...
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Heatwave – How much electricity does a portable air conditioning unit use?
Heatwave! Temperatures are set to soar yet again, with forecasters predicting record highs – another summer in which keeping cool is a problem! There has certainly been a rush for fans in the shops...
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Are Heat Pumps reliable?
Heat pumps are the mainstay of UK government policy in decarbonising our home heating. Currently, 95% of UK housing stock is heated by fossil fuels, mostly gas. Yet, the energy crisis has highlighted...
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Are air fryers more energy efficient than an oven or microwave?
Welcome to the world of Doll’s House energy-efficient cooking! Well, that’s the first impression of operating an Air Fryer; it’s tiny and compact. Not something you’re going to use for cooking this...
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Removing black mould and preventing condensation
We’re all being encouraged to insulate, and draft exclude our homes, which is excellent for reducing energy bills. However, this can be bad for your health if condensation starts causing black mould,...
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Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology: A New Way to Power Your Home and the Grid
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is a two-way power flow system that allows electric vehicles (EVs) to store and discharge electricity back to the grid. This technology can potentially deliver several...
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Home solar panels and battery energy storage explained
Solar panels have become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners in the UK, and for a good reason. Installing solar panels can help reduce household bills, generate electricity for your home, and...
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Energy Efficiency and EPCs — A Guide for Homeowners, Renters and Landlords
Understanding UK Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Anyone who has bought, sold or rented a house in the last few years will be familiar with Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). Featured as a...
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Thinking of building a new house? Or converting an old one? It’s one of the most exciting things you can do – especially with all the opportunities to make your new home greener without adding greatly...
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Fridges and freezers Site your fridge and freezer in a cool (but not very cold) position. Don’t leave the fridge door open and make sure the seals are tight. Keep your fridge temperature setting...
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Pure battery powered electric cars are exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). The rules state “the electricity must come from an external source or an electric storage battery not connected to any...
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Making your home more energy-efficient — Green finance options
You might have heard about “green mortgages” and “property-linked energy efficiency finance.” Don’t worry; it’s not as complicated as it sounds! Green mortgages are like regular mortgages, but they...
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Octopus gives free electricity for motoring; is it too good to be true?
Octopus Energy has announced an all-in-one electric car leasing package that includes the electricity required to run the car. For £299 per month, you receive a BYD Dolphin hatchback, a bi-directional...
View ArticleWhy choose an electric vehicle?
Electric cars are very pleasant to drive compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. The major difference being that they are extremely quiet and are therefore very relaxing on the move. They also...
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