Home energy
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Martin Lewis urges UK households to carry out this 1 task now to save 10% on bills ahead of the October energy price cap hikeThe money expert has been offering advice on rising energy prices
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Does the weather affect the output of your solar panels? Experts say yes and this is howFrom heatwaves to snow and everything in between, this is how solar panels can be affected by the weather
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Energy bills to hit three-year high in October – what you can do to offset costs, according to energy expertsMillions of households will see their energy bills increase this autumn
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I've finally found how to keep my hot, west-facing bedroom cool at night without wasting energyHere are the 7 things I do to not dread bedtime
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Octopus Energy is urging customers to avoid using electricity during the solar eclipse – what you need to knowYou can even snag yourself an hour of free electricity
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7 simple ways to make your portable air conditioner more efficient and avoid wasting energySummer's not over yet, so boost your cooling efficiency with these tips
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I keep my curtains closed in a heatwave, but my home never feels cave likeThis is how I’ve found the balance between temperature regulation and light ingress
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I've always sworn by this hot weather hack, but this is what I'm now doing insteadThe prolonged summer heat means I need to adapt my go-to cooling measures
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When will plug-in solar panels be available to buy in the UK? What we know so farUpdates to legislation that is currently blocking the sale of plug-in solar panels are set to come into force at the end of August
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Homeowners urged to drape camo nets over windows in July – no, we’ve not lost our mindsThe last thing you associate camouflage with is cooling. But here's why you should...
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Experts recommend using this winter essential to stay cool during the July heatwaveSorry winter, hot water bottles have more than one use
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How much more are you paying to run a portable AC now the price cap has gone up?I've done the sums
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I tested Dyson's Hot+Cool heater fan and it's the only heater and fan combo you'll need all year-roundSmall in size, big on comfort...
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Thousands of households in England and Wales to be eligible for £9,000 of a heat pumpThe Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is increasing from July
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5 appliances experts say to unplug immediately – they make your home hotter and waste energy in a heatwaveThese easy switches help beat the heat and will save you money in the long run
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Alison Hammond’s sock hack is all I’ve used to stay cool this heatwave – it’s easy, free and provides instant reliefNo, I've not gone crazy - this unconventional cooling method works a treat
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3 completely free ways to cool a home and curb rising energy costs in a heatwave, according to expertsWorried about your energy bills? Here's how to keep cool for free
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I’ve been committing this cardinal sin when it comes to my dishwasherCurbing this habit now could help me offset the 13% price cap increase
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Lidl launches an affordable solar battery to help with rising energy costsBut there’s a catch if you live in the UK
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If your home is too hot and stuffy during the day, you need to make this one easy and free changeStruggling to stay cool? This easy hack can help...
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The 10-minute fixes I’ve adopted to prevent energy wastageNow I can save up to £207 a year on my energy bills
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6 surprising ways solar panels can change how you use energy at homeSponsored by E.ON Next
‘Don’t waste electricity’ will take on a whole new meaning
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Solar now or later? How to decide the right time to install panels
Sponsored by E.ON Next
A no-nonsense decision framework to help you get the timing right for your home
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6 ways a heat pump can change how your home feels – not just how it’s heatedSponsored by E.ON Next
Upgrade your heating and comfort
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Are heat pumps noisy, bulky or hard to live with? The myths homeowners should ignoreSponsored by E.ON Next
The most common heat pump misconceptions debunked
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This dishwasher setting could have been saving me money (and no, it’s not the Eco mode)I've always skipped this cycle, but it turns out that could have been a mistake
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I stopped wasting money on my washing machine by using a cooler 30° cycle for four weeksThis is how much I saved and the laundry was just as clean
