UK energy policy, market updates, and trends
From £1,138 in early 2021 to a £4,279 crisis peak and £1,723 for October to December 2026: every Ofgem price cap level since 2021 in one table, with…
ONS data shows 52.7% of North West homes reach EPC band C — just below the England average — but the region spans national best-performers like Knowsley and…
Official DESNZ data to May 2026: 130,988 Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications, 84,879 grants paid, applications up 19% year on year — and a £9,000 oil/LPG uplift arriving on…
MCS certified over 57,000 rooftop solar installations in Q1 2026 — the strongest start since 2012 — and the UK has now passed 2 million installations. Here is…
Q1 2026 heat pump installations dipped 22% year on year, yet Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications are running ahead of 2025. We unpack the official DESNZ and MCS data…
The Future Homes Standard is the biggest change to building regulations in England in a generation. It is designed to ensure new homes produce dramatically fewer carbon emissions.…
Prepayment meter rights UK explained. Learn protections against forced installation, what to do if you cannot top up, emergency credit options and how to switch away from prepay.
Fuel poverty UK affects 9 million households. Learn the LILEE definition, who is most at risk, the funding gap, and every support scheme available to help you heat…
The social housing decarbonisation fund has delivered 136,900 measures to UK homes. Learn what improvements tenants can expect, their rights during works and what comes next.
Smart meter rights UK 2026 explained. Learn whether you can refuse a smart meter, new compensation rules, vulnerable customer protections and the 2030 rollout target.