Jamie Gibbs

Solar panels capture the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity for your home. Here’s how they work and their benefits.

Energy Saving Trust, co-Secretariat of Efficiency for Access, awards four Kenyan companies funding to improve access to sustainable cooling.

Find out which areas of the UK have the most solar panels in 2026, and which areas have the greatest potential for…

Solar roof tiles are solar PV systems that are made to look like normal roof tiles. They offer better aesthetics than traditional…

Read Brian's experience about the reality of switching from a gas boiler to an air source heat pump, powered by solar panels…

Find the best energy tariff for your setup and learn how smart time-of-use tariffs can help you cut energy costs.

Our experts tested over a million heat pump, battery and tariff combinations. Find out what cuts energy bills - and how much…

Find out how heat pumps work, the main types of heat pump, what to consider before installing one, and what savings you…

Hybrid heat pumps use a combination of a heat pump and a fossil fuel boiler. It's an option if a standard heat…

A ground source heat pumps extracts heat from the ground and uses it to heat your home. It's a low carbon system…

An air source heat pump takes heat from the air to heat your home, loweing your energy bills and improving your carbon…

Energy storage systems allow you to capture heat or electricity to use later, saving you money on your bills and reducing carbon…

Smart meters are a central part of a modern energy network. They let you track your energy use and can help balance…

The homes of the future won’t be science fiction – they’ll be homes just like yours, but with energy efficient technologies added…

Electric heating refers to a system that uses electricity as the main energy source to heat the home. Let’s look at your…

There's a lot of misinformation going around about heat pumps. Our experts look at the hottest questions and share their heat pump…

We look at how to switch energy supplier and the different energy tariffs available and what you can do to lower your…

Whether you’re having a summer BBQ, jumping in the hot tub or tending your garden, here’s how you can save energy this…

Our energy experts share their top tips on keeping yourself and your home cool during a heatwave without spending a lot.

The Great British Insulation Scheme aimed to improve the energy efficiency of your home by offering free or cheaper insulation.

As colder days get more frequent, we look at when’s best turn your heating back on, and how to prepare your heating…

Biomass boilers burn wood to heat a single room or to power central heating and hot water boilers. Here’s what you need…

Let’s look at how your electric storage heater controls work and how to use them to run your heating more efficiently.

New energy labels for tumble dryers came into effect in Northern Ireland on 1 July 2025. Here’s what you need to know.

The Smart Export Guarantee ensures people that generate their own electricity are paid for the electricity they export to the grid.

Electric storage heaters store heat overnight and release it during the day, taking advantage of cheaper nighttime electricity prices.

Wind turbines generate renewable electricity, lowering your electricity bills. Here's how they work and how much you could save.

Great British Energy - or GB Energy - is one of the UK Government's key pledges. But how is this publicly owned…

Here are our five energy saving cooking tips to help you save and money in the kitchen.

Here are some of our favourite Christmas energy saving tips, from festive cooking to staying cosy.

Solar water heating systems use solar panels to collect heat from the sun, heating water in cylinder. Here's what you need to…

This useful guide will show you the different types of boiler available, and their low carbon alternatives.

Turning down your boiler’s flow temperature can help lower your energy bills and make your boiler more efficient. Here’s how you do…

Here are some tips to help you find the most efficient way to run your heat pump and doge common heat pump…

As local authorities start issuing fines to people for illegal log burner use, we look at the regulations around wood burners.

From 30 June 2025, the radio teleswitch service will be phased out, so you might need to replace your meter. Here’s what…

Already having some work done? Save yourself some money and limit any disruption by installing these energy efficient home improvements too.

You should give your energy supplier at least 48 hours’ notice before you move. We walk you through what to do before…

We take the confusion out of the most common energy abbreviations and terminology by explaining them in Plain English.

Take advantage of the sunnier weather with these easy, low-cost projects to improve your home’s energy efficiency.

Community energy is all about a group of people coming together, taking action and using local resources to reduce, manage or generate…

The right central heating controls will let you keep your home at a comfortable temperature without wasting energy.

Find out what the UK’s £15 billion Warm Homes Plan means for your home. See what support you can get, from grants…

Ventilation is vital to having good indoor air quality, helping your home and your health. Here's how you improve your home's ventilation.

Our reaction to the 2025 autumn budget with commentary from Stew Horne, Group Head of Sector Intelligence and External Affairs.

Hydroelectricity systems use flowing water to produce electricity and can generate enough energy to power your home.

Want a quick and easy way to lower your energy bills? Stop wasting energy with these seven common mistakes.

We asked our readers to give us their best tips to save water. Here are some of our favourites, from shorter showers…

We asked, you answered. Here are your top tips for saving energy during colder weather, from optimising your radiators to air drying…

Energy saving light bulbs will help you save money on your energy bills and improve your carbon footprint. Here’s what you need…

Whenever there’s an ad break during a big TV event, millions of cups of tea being made causes a surge of energy…