British homeowners are reportedly racing to future-proof their properties against global energy shocks, with new data from Octopus Energy, one of the UK’s largest energy suppliers, showing a 27% surge in solar installation enquiries since the start of the most recent conflict in the Middle East. Current geopolitical turmoil has caused a dash for
Fossil fuels aren’t a shield against chaos. They are a conduit for it. Iran’s daily strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure didn’t just set oil terminals ablaze. They have also torched one of the most persistent myths in modern energy politics: that oil and gas are the irreplaceable foundation of “energy security.” It’s a myth
In his latest column, Martyn Bridges, Director of External Affairs at Worcester Bosch, asks whether solar PV and heat pumps will work for all households. The figures are in for appliance sales through 2025, and heat pump sales appear to have exceeded 125,000 for the year. This is up from 98,000 installed in 2024,
The Government’s decision to accelerate solar energy deployment from the smallest to the largest scale has been applauded by the UK’s fast-growing solar energy industry. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband laid out several emergency measures, in response to the fossil fuel supply crisis caused by the war in Iran. Unexpectedly bringing forward the next Contracts
As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, cutting off a quarter of oil and natural gas supplies from the rest of the world. Qatar has shut down its liquified natural gas or LNG production, with no clear date to restart in sight. But energy experts say some countries
People who drive conventional cars sneer at those of us who drive EVs. Why take the risk of running out of battery power when there is always a gas station just a few miles away? That is an excellent question, assuming the nearest station has gasoline to sell. But what if it doesn’t? People
This comes after a nationally representative survey of 2,500 adults conducted by E.ON found that 75% of British people would prefer to buy a newly built house with solar panels over than one without, and 68% believe solar panels should be mandatory on all newly built houses. These findings have come ahead of the government’s
Three‑quarters of housebuyers say they are more likely to buy a newbuild house fitted with solar panels than one without, according to new research by E.ON UK. The nationally representative survey of 2,500 adults also found widespread support for solar panels to become a requirement for all newly built houses. More than two-thirds (68%)
The war reveals Britain’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices. More North Sea drilling will not shield households, building domestic green energy will. What should Britain do when war in the Middle East sends energy prices soaring? If the strait of Hormuz were blocked for the month of fighting that Donald Trump predicts, British
Solar panels, heat pumps and double-glazing are all being offered Households across the UK can take advantage of an offer to have solar panels and insulation installed for free. This is available to low-income households via the Government's Warm Homes: Local Grant. Grants of up to £30,000 are being offered for home improvements such