Tag: energy
Heat pump adoption to surge but challenges remain, say Juniper Research
Image: https://www.homeenergyscotland.org/heat-pumps The global number of homes using heat pumps is projected to reach 238 million by 2029, a 35% increase from 177 million in 2025, according to a new study from Juniper Research. This growth, driven largely by government regulations like the UK's Clean Heat Market Mechanism, still only represents…
Understanding the Costs: Factors Affecting Hot Water System Replacement in Australia
Hot water systems are integral to every Australian household, providing essential comfort and functionality. They heat water for bathing, cooking, and cleaning—tasks that form the backbone of daily routines. However, when these systems reach the end of their lifespan, replacement becomes necessary. At this juncture, many homeowners realise that the costs associated with replacing a…
Which? research reveals the best and worst energy firms
Octopus Energy, Utility Warehouse and 100Green have been crowned as Which? Recommended Providers in the consumer association's annual energy firm survey, as some of the biggest firms languish at the bottom of the rankings. From September to October 2024, Which? surveyed almost 12,000 energy customers for its annual customer satisfaction survey. The consumer association also…
3 in 4 solar panel owners have used UK’s government subsidies
Property owners who accessed incentives or rebates for purchasing solar panels saved approximately £3k on average Almost three in four (73%) homeowners with solar panels used an incentive or rebate to fund them Solar Together has proved the most popular scheme, with 3 in every 10 who took advantage of an incentive or rebate opting…
Which? calls for reform of Energy Peformance Certificates
Which? is calling for the next government to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) as a snapshot investigation by the consumer association reveals they can be riddled with inaccuracies and unhelpful. EPCs were introduced in 2007 as a simple way for prospective buyers or renters to compare properties’ energy efficiency. The UK is currently facing a…
Utilita Energy announces new energy-saving technology trial
Utilita Energy and partners launch an in-home trial to automate access to cheaper, greener energy Energy provider Utilita has joined forces with smart technology company Hildebrand, the University of Salford and the Data Communications Company (DCC), to demonstrate how a new ‘Smart Energy Control’ Internet of Things (IoT) device can…
British homes add extra £514 million to energy bills by leaving gadgets plugged in
A study of 2,000 adults found most households (86 per cent) are guilty of leaving an average of eight items on standby at any one time – with TVs, microwaves and washing machines being among the biggest offenders. This is costing an extra £20 a year, or £513,766,000 across all UK households, which generates more…
Energy Savings: the most expensive appliances revealed
The cost of living crisis has us all wondering how we can save money on our energy bills, which appliances are the most energy-efficient, and which are raking up the most money. Together with the energy experts at Hometree, we have crunched the numbers and revealed the costs of running your home appliances, by looking…
Demand for EVs falls due to rising energy prices, report shows
Appetite among drivers for electric vehicles (EVs) is waning amid rising living costs and surging energy prices, new Auto Trader research shows. Electric vehicles represented over a quarter (27%) of the share of new car enquiries being sent to retailers through Auto Trader’s marketplace in June, when petrol reached almost £2 a litre. But by November, as…
Energy price guarantee to rise to £3000 per year for average household
Help with energy costs has been extended for all households from April 2023, but at a less generous level than at present, meaning millions will still face higher bills. The bill for a typical household will rise to £3,000 in April, from £2,500 now, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced. Without this help, average bills would have…
