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New Warm Homes Funding: How You Can Cut Bills with Solar & Batteries
The UK Government has announced a major new Warm Homes Plan, making solar panels, home batteries, and energy upgrades more affordable for households across the country.
UK Government Unveils £15bn Warm Homes Plan Backing Solar Panels and Home Batteries
On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 the UK Government has published details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, a £15 billion programme designed to help households install energy upgrades including solar panels, home batteries, and low-carbon heating with the aim of cutting energy bills and tackling fuel poverty.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards For Commercial Property
As of 2026, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for commercial property in England and Wales have entered a phase of rapid tightening.
The Alchemy of a ‘Zero-Bill’ Home
In a recent feature in The Times, a couple revealed the secret to their “Zero-Bill” home. They spent thousands on retrofitting insulation, solar panels, battery storage and of course the ever-contentious heat pump.
Solar Energy For UK Manufacturing
We specialise in helping manufacturers turn their idle roof space into a high-performing power plant. Here is why solar is the most practical move for your facility today.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for private rented houses
As a landlord or property manager in Essex, staying ahead of energy legislation is no longer just about “being green”—it’s about protecting your investment.
Install Solar Panels & Slash your Tax Bills
UK business owners & directors have you asked your accounts and CFO about the tax advantages of installing Solar PV and Battery storage at your premises yet.
CATL Announces New Sodium Batteries coming out in 2026
CATL — the world’s largest battery manufacturer — has officially revealed full details of its new sodium-ion battery, and while it isn’t the mythical “90% cheaper” miracle some headlines hinted at, it is a genuinely transformative development.

How the New £28 Billion Grid Investment Could Affect Your Energy Bills
Ofgem has approved a £28 billion upgrade to rebuild the electricity and gas networks for the decades ahead. It is a scale of investment that signals both urgency and ambition.
Energy Bills After the Budget: What Comes Next?
Across the UK, households are bracing for another winter of rising costs. Bills still feel unpredictable, and every cold spell brings the same questions: How much will this cost? How long will it last? Is there a better way?
The Autumn Budget 2025 explained: What It Means for Your Energy Bills
The Autumn Budget brings a small dose of relief to households still recovering from years of volatile energy prices. The headline is simple: some costs are coming off bills. But the story underneath is more complicated.
When the Cloud Heats Your Home: The Thermify Partnership Explained
Every time you open an app, send an email, or stream a film, a small storm of computation happens somewhere out of sight. Servers hum, chips burn, and fans spin. Heat is made then thrown away.
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