The Week in Energy
Scottish Power to Raise Energy Prices (Again) Scottish Power is to raise its standard variable gas and electricity prices from 8 October. It is the second price increase announced by Scottish Power this year. In April, it said it would…
When Should I Service my Boiler?
Why should I service my boiler? Cheaper bills. A full boiler service will ensure that your central heating is working at peak efficiency, doing everything possible to convert energy to heat. This means a warmer home per unit of energy…
What is the Cheapest Electric Heater to Run?
As the weather begins to turn chillier and our sunburn starts to fade, a lot of us finding out attention turning to heating. It’s no secret that electric heating is more expensive than gas; here in the UK the cost…
Where Can I Replace my Baxi Back Boiler?
Back boilers, once incredibly popular and praised for their efficiency, have now become all but obsolete, losing pride of place in the home to smaller and more efficient combi boilers. We’ve written about replacing your back boiler before, but that…
Why are UK Energy Prices Rising?
We’ve written a lot over the last few years about the countless price rises and tariff hikes that seem to happen every few months, but the fact is that since 2005, UK gas and electricity prices have more than doubled.…
English Churches Switch to Renewable Energy
Christian Aid have announced that over 5,500 churches and cathedrals in the UK are now operating on 100% renewable power, including Salisbury, Southwark, Liverpool and St Albans cathedrals. How much energy do churches use? In a word: loads. Solid brick…
How Much Does Air Conditioning Cost in the UK?
All winter we were pining for sun, but now that it’s here, it’s hot and sticky and simply too much (sorry sun worshippers and solar panel owners, I just hate it). This summer has been one of the hottest on…
Free Boilers in Scotland? And Other Questions about Scottish Energy Funding
Can I get a free boiler in Scotland? Am I eligible for free insulation? Can I get a grant for energy saving in Scotland? Don’t worry, we’re here to clear up some of your questions about how Scottish people can…
Reduced Energy Bills for Carers
In the UK, more than a third of the 5 million informal carers are struggling to pay energy bills as a direct result of the additional costs of their responsibilities. Nearly half of those surveyed reported receiving no financial support from…
Is it cheaper to heat my home with gas or electricity?
Is it cheaper to heat my home with gas or electricity? We get asked this question regularly, and on the face of it it has a very simple answer. To buy one unit of mains gas (measured in kWh) you…