Category: energy
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Warm Homes Plan delayed as millions of homes affected
The Warm Homes Plan, first promised in May 2024 by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, was designed to tackle rising energy bills and reduce carbon emissions by upgrading the energy efficiency of millions of homes. The plan, which aims to support insulation, low-carbon heating, ventilation, and solar technologies, was expected to provide clarity and funding for…
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Video | Hinkley Point C shares footage of night-time works
Hinkley Point C has released new footage from the project, offering a glimpse into the work that happens after dark at the site. Featuring Rob Jordan, project construction director at Hinkley Point C, the video provides a behind-the-scenes view of the night shift that keeps the site moving 24/7. In total, 14,000 people are working…
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E.ON offers free electricity for three days this Christmas
E.ON is bringing some festive cheer early this year, offering customers three full days of free electricity over the Christmas period. The offer, running from 24–26 December 2025, is part of the company’s new Next Direct 18-month tariff and is designed to help households enjoy the holidays without worrying about rising energy costs. For many,…
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How much does a giant inflatable Santa cost to run?
Every winter, many households will choose to decorate their gardens with an inflatable Santa and festive lights. I myself have just inflated my own giant Santa too, one my family has been playfully hoisting over the festive period for many years now. With rising energy costs and growing concern over home electricity consumption, it’s natural…
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Government ends ECO4 home upgrade scheme
The government has scrapped the ECO4 scheme, which previously helped homeowners access thousands of pounds’ worth of energy-efficiency upgrades such as insulation, solar panels, and heat pumps. Homeowners can no longer claim any of this support, meaning those who had hoped to cut energy bills or make their homes greener through government funding will now…
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The ‘hidden’ uPVC window setting could save you £85
Many UK homeowners are unaware that they could be losing heat through their uPVC windows by not adjusting the settings, causing their energy bills to rise. According to the Energy Saving Trust, properly draught‑proofing around windows could save around £85 a year in Great Britain, so even small adjustments can make a real difference to…
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The ‘hidden’ uPVC window setting could save you £85
Many UK homeowners are unaware that they could be losing heat through their uPVC windows by not adjusting the settings, causing their energy bills to rise. According to the Energy Saving Trust, properly draught‑proofing around windows could save around £85 a year in Great Britain, so even small adjustments can make a real difference to…
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Sheds turned into energy rooms to cut heating bills
A quiet Essex bungalow has become the unlikely test bed for a new way of heating homes using recycled energy from tiny computers. At a time when energy price rises have pushed many households to look for alternatives, the couple living there have turned their garden shed into a working “energy room” that now powers…
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Government considers cutting VAT on domestic energy bills
Around 7 million UK households with high energy use are set to gain the most from a planned 5 % VAT cut on domestic energy bills. The move, currently being discussed by the government ahead of the November Budget, is designed to ease pressure on struggling households. However, analysts say that energy-efficient homes will see much smaller…
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Government considers cutting VAT on domestic energy bills
Around 7 million UK households with high energy use are set to gain the most from a planned 5 % VAT cut on domestic energy bills. The move, currently being discussed by the government ahead of the November Budget, is designed to ease pressure on struggling households. However, analysts say that energy-efficient homes will see much smaller…