Guides and insights on solar, heat pumps, insulation and saving energy
The OZEV Chargepoint Grant now pays £500 per socket — but only renters and flat owners qualify. Here's exactly how to claim it in 2026.
10 June 2026A 7kW home EV charger costs £800–£1,500 installed in the North West. Here are the 2026 numbers — including the £500 grant and 2–3p-per-mile overnight charging.
10 June 2026The standard Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant stays at £7,500. From 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, homes currently heated by oil or LPG get an increased £9,000 grant. Corrected…
10 June 2026
The UK government’s Warm Homes Plan is the biggest energy efficiency programme in British history. Launched in January 2026 with up to £15 billion in funding, it aims to upgrade…
5 June 2026
Solar panels are now a common sight on UK rooftops, but the real game-changer in 2026 is battery storage. A home battery lets you store the electricity your panels generate…
2 June 2026
Heat pumps are now the default replacement for gas boilers in UK government policy, but the question most homeowners ask first is always the same: how much does it actually…
28 May 2026
Summer might seem like the wrong time to think about energy bills, but it is actually when the smartest homeowners make changes. Lower heating demand means more of your spending…
22 May 2026
Update (June 2026): ECO4 closed to new applications in March 2026. Approved installations continue to December 2026. The Warm Homes: Local Grant is now the main funding route for insulation.…
18 May 2026
The ECO4 scheme runs until December 2026, offering fully funded insulation and heating upgrades for eligible UK households. Find out if you qualify through benefits or the ECO4 Flex route,…
11 May 2026
Find out why summer is the best time to replace your boiler in the UK, how to negotiate better prices and what to check before committing to an installation.
9 May 2026