Energy saving
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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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Households in the UK set for £45 reduction in electricity bills later this yearThis is everything we know so far
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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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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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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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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
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7 simple ways to get the most out of your solar panels at homeSponsored by E.ON Next
Make your solar panels earn their keep
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Plug-in solar vs rooftop panels — which is better?I asked the experts how the two systems differ on price, installation and impact on bills
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Solar panels at home: how they work and what they could mean for your energy bills
Sponsored by E.ON Next
Take back control of your energy bills
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What are plug-in solar panels and how do they work?
This is everything we know about about the game-changing solar panels that will soon be available in the UK
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5 counter-top kitchen appliances you should always unplug when not in useI’ve been wasting so much money on my energy bills by leaving mine plugged in
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I traded my usual dishwasher setting for this eco-friendly alternativeIt’s saving me £35 a year, take no extra effort and my dishes are just as clean as before
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Thinking about solar panels? What UK homeowners should know before installing them
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Everything you need to know about costs, savings and installation
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Putting off this easy task has cost me up to £235 in wasted energyDon't make the same mistake I did!
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I swapped using my dishwasher for handwashing dishes for a month to avoid wasting energyBut I've got 4 reasons why it was harder to give up than I thought
