Green UK households use 55% less imported energy, says ECIU
Research from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that green UK households which use heat pumps and electric vehicles (EVs) use less imported energy. A typical household using a gas boiler and petrol car will be dependent
Domestic Battery Storage Systems Powerful Decision
As domestic battery storage systems become increasingly prevalent in UK homes, enquiries about their usage and functionality are on the rise. This article aims to address crucial questions that may emerge, equipping agents with valuable information to provide informed responses
Long Range EV Boom Arrived And In Full Swing
I’m contemplating an electric car but am worried about long range EV as I do a lot of driving for work – are they worth it for longer distance? The short answer is yes, absolutely. The longer answer is that
Why Solar Photovoltaic Systems Have Captivated The UK
For every 25 buildings in the UK, you will be able to spot Solar Photovoltaic Systems and according to Solar Energy UK, rooftop solar power installations doubled in a year (2023). There is a solar revolution and it is becoming
UK government misses 7 out of 10 green commitments
New research from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that the UK government achieved just three out of ten major green commitments laid out in the 2022 British Energy Security Strategy. The analysis found that the government
Countryside Ahead On Rooftop Solar Power Generation
New CPRE analysis reveals that homes in the countryside are leading the way on solar power generation. 48 of the 50 English parliamentary constituencies with the highest domestic solar generation capacity are in rural areas, while all 200 of those
New Homes With Solar Panels Fitted say MPs
Pressure on Rishi Sunak to bolster UK’s green credentials fitting new homes with solar panels after he rolled back net-zero pledges Conservative MPs have demanded the Government require all new homes with solar panels to be
Why Electric Vehicle Market Is Going Mainstream
One of the latest arguments against the Electric Vehicle market, at least in the U.K., is that they aren’t selling well because they are only being purchased by fleet customers. Industry data in 2023 showed that 76% of BEV sales
The best new electric cars for every budget 2024
The electric car market is more competitive than ever, with a vast and growing selection of battery-powered electric cars now battling for consumer attention. New government mandates came into force at the start of 2024, which stipulate that manufacturers now