Guides and insights on solar, heat pumps, insulation and saving energy
Listed building status does not mean you cannot improve energy efficiency. Lancashire has grants specifically for heritage properties.
30 October 2025Your EPC rating depends heavily on insulation, but assessors make assumptions that may not reflect reality. Here's how the process works.
27 October 2025The right electricity tariff can cut your heat pump running costs by 25-40%. Here are the best heat pump tariffs for Lancashire homeowners in 2025.
23 October 2025What EPC ratings mean and how to improve yours for free in Lancashire. Draught-proofing, LED lighting and loft insulation can boost your score at no cost.
20 October 2025Transparent solar panels could turn Lancashire windows into power generators. Here's where the technology stands and when homeowners might use it.
20 October 2025UK heat pump sales reached record levels in Q3 2025. Here's how Lancashire compares to national trends and what's driving the growth.
13 October 2025The Future Homes Standard will make new UK homes 75-80% more energy efficient. Here's what it means for Lancashire's new housing developments.
9 October 2025Heating rooms nobody uses wastes £100-250 per year in a typical Lancashire home. Here's the science behind turning radiators down - or off.
6 October 2025Solar panel savings for Preston and Blackpool homes. See how much a 3kW, 4kW or 5kW system could save you with 0% VAT and local sunshine data.
2 October 2025The RHI closed to new applicants in 2022, but existing claimants still receive quarterly payments. Here's what you need to know about your ongoing payments.
2 October 2025