Help save the planet and money at the same time, what is not to like?
Many people still believe that their energy saving actions do not make a difference, but the statistics are showing that we decreased our UK net CO2 emissions considerably last year. There are now so many ways to save money, energy, and the planet without having to invest too much time, money, or effort. On average […]
Energy price are going to increase
The news just broke that this spring many families’ household energy bills are set to rise by £96 per year. So we thought we would take a quick look at easy ways to make sure you’re getting a good energy deal… Energy regulator Ofgem announced a sharp increase in bills for up to 15 million […]
Interest in energy saving increasing as people need to reduce expenses
A survey organised by the larger energy providers taken recently is showing some very encouraging figures. More of the public are enquiring into what benefits they are entitled to which could aid their properties energy efficiency. It seems the public are getting more and more concerned with the rising costs of energy than ever before […]
Solar power interest is rising
A quarter of all UK homes will have solar panels in the next few years according to research carried out for OVO Energy. Currently only 6% of homes in the UK are fitted with solar panels, however almost 20% of homeowners are planning to install them in the near future, the study said. The majority […]
Time to get smart and save money on your energy bills
Heating bills have risen this year, with the average cost of a Standard Variable Tariff (SVT) up from £1,150 to £1,247. More than a quarter of working families (27%) said they are still languishing on these expensive SVTs. Get smart and save it’s easy to change. Those who are struggling with their energy bills should […]
Grants on offer
Homeowners and residential landlords in England can apply for a grant of up to £5,000 (or £10,000 if they are owner occupiers on a low income) towards the cost of installing energy efficient and low-carbon heating improvements to homes. The rest of the cost has to be funded by savings or by borrowing. The borrowing […]
Switch and save both money and the environment.
Consumers looking to save money by switching energy tariffs are getting an extra unintended benefit of saving the planet while doing so, as many of the lowest energy rates are now being offered on green deals. Research carried out found that in 2020, 40% of the time the cheapest energy deal was also a green […]
Speculate to accumulate?
Looking to sell your property this year? House prices in the UK continue to rise year on year but now at a much slower pace, what is certain eco-friendly homes fetch a far higher price than homes that are not. Research has revealed that the clear majority of property buyers are willing to pay more […]
It is going to be a long hard winter ahead
Everybody is complaining bills are rising faster than any wage increases and it is harder to make “ends meet” each month. This is most certainly nothing new to the average household across the UK especially with the Covid-19 situation. If all the experts are to be believed the winter ahead is going to be harder […]
Protect and save money
Winter is biting, and many of us are already starting to feel its harsh bite – and with sub-zero temperatures forecast for the coming weeks, now is the time to make sure that you and your home are ready for the icy onslaught. Protecting your water pipes against the cold may be the last thing […]