Practical writing on quotes, installers and what the upgrades actually do.
Lancashire and Greater Manchester have over 1,500 public EV charge points. Here is where to find the best ones and what they cost.
Spring and autumn offer the best combination of installer availability and weather for North West solar installations. Here is the full timing guide.
Octopus Energy leads UK customer satisfaction while British Gas dominates North West market share. Here is how they compare on price and service.
Lancashire County Council's green energy strategy targets net zero by 2030. Here is what it means for homeowners across the county.
Most Lancashire homes waste 20-30% of their heating by heating every room the same. Here is how to heat each room efficiently.
The Warm Home Discount gives £150 off electricity and the Winter Fuel Payment provides £100-£300 cash. Here is who qualifies for each.
Room-in-roof insulation costs £1,500-£4,500 in Lancashire and cuts heat loss from converted lofts by up to 60%. Here is the full guide.
Hybrid heat pumps combine a heat pump with your gas boiler, saving 30-50% on heating costs while keeping gas backup for the coldest days.
Lancashire businesses can get up to £500 per socket (75% of costs, up to 40 sockets) towards workplace EV chargers through the Workplace Charging Scheme, open until 31…
The Feed-in Tariff closed in 2019 but existing recipients still earn £400-£900 per year. Here is what replaced it and how new installs compare.
Manchester City Council aims to be carbon neutral by 2038. Here is how their solar strategy affects residents and what opportunities it creates.
Updated building regulations in 2024 raise energy standards for extensions, conversions and new builds in Lancashire. Here is what changed.
Smart thermostats save older homes £80-£180 per year on heating. Here is which models work best and whether the investment pays off.
Solar panels, batteries and heat pumps qualify for 0% VAT until March 2027. Here is exactly what qualifies and how the saving works.
Underfloor insulation in a Manchester Victorian house costs £500-£2,500 and cuts heat loss through the floor by up to 70%.
Yes, you can install a heat pump in a Lancashire Victorian terrace. Here are the challenges, solutions and costs to expect.
Most Lancashire homes can support a 7kW EV charger without an electrical upgrade. Here is how to check your supply and consumer unit.
You can install solar panels on a listed building in Lancashire, but you need listed building consent. Here is how to navigate the process.
The energy price cap changes quarterly and directly affects what Lancashire households pay. Here is what the latest change means for you.
Draughty Lancashire cottages can be made warmer with £200-£2,000 of targeted improvements. Here are the most effective fixes.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives you £7,500 towards a heat pump. Here is the exact step-by-step process to claim the grant.
Around 35% of eligible Lancashire homes still lack cavity wall insulation. Here are five ways to check if yours is insulated.
Heat pumps cost £750-£1,180 per year to run vs £1,020-£1,530 for gas boilers in Greater Manchester. Here is the detailed comparison.
Driving an EV in Lancashire costs 2-8p per mile vs 15-18p per mile for petrol. Here is a full cost comparison with real data.
Solar panels add an estimated £1,800-£4,000 to a Lancashire property's value. Here is the evidence and what buyers look for.