Octopus gives free electricity for motoring; is it too good to be true?
Octopus Energy has announced an all-in-one electric car leasing package that includes the electricity required to run the car. For £299 per month, you receive a BYD Dolphin hatchback, a bi-directional Zaptec Pro charger, and access to a smart tariff … Continue reading
Making your home more energy-efficient — Green finance options
You might have heard about “green mortgages” and “property-linked energy efficiency finance.” Don’t worry; it’s not as complicated as it sounds! Green mortgages are like regular mortgages, but they have extra benefits for making your home more eco-friendly. They can … Continue reading
Energy Efficiency and EPCs — A Guide for Homeowners, Renters and Landlords
Understanding UK Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Anyone who has bought, sold or rented a house in the last few years will be familiar with Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). Featured as a coloured graphic at the bottom of the Estate Agents’ … Continue reading
Are air fryers more energy efficient than an oven or microwave?
Welcome to the world of Doll’s House energy-efficient cooking! Well, that’s the first impression of operating an Air Fryer; it’s tiny and compact. Not something you’re going to use for cooking this year’s Christmas turkey — that said, it could … Continue reading
Do Heat Pumps save you money and are they reliable?
Heat pumps are the mainstay of UK government policy in decarbonising our home heating. Currently, 95% of UK housing stock is heated by fossil fuels, mostly gas. Yet, the energy crisis has highlighted the need for us to move away … Continue reading
