by Jacob Whitmore | Aug 24, 2026 | Energy
Updated 28 August 2026 What everything in your home costs to run right now Every figure on this page is worked out from the Ofgem price cap confirmed on 26 August 2026 and in force from 1 October to 31 December 2026. Until 30 September the capped rates are 26.11p for...
by Jacob Whitmore | Aug 21, 2026 | Energy
Confirmed. Ofgem published the 1 October to 31 December 2026 cap on Wednesday 26 August 2026. Every figure below is a confirmed rate, not a forecast. Last checked 28 August 2026. Ofgem confirmed the October to December 2026 price cap on Wednesday 26 August. From 1...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jul 23, 2026 | Energy
lookinto.co.uk Research · Energy & Home The Home Upgrade Payback Index 2026: what actually pays back, and what the industry oversells The most heavily advertised home upgrades in Britain have some of the worst payback periods. The best-value one costs under £800,...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jul 18, 2026 | Energy
lookinto.co.uk Research Published 18 July 2026. Analysis by Jacob Whitmore. Free to cite with attribution. Update, 28 August 2026. Ofgem confirmed the 1 October to 31 December 2026 cap on 26 August. The GB average combined standing charge falls from 86.23p a day to...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jul 18, 2026 | Energy, Trending
lookinto.co.uk Research Published 18 July 2026. Analysis by Jacob Whitmore. Free to cite with attribution. Most British homes still get through summer with open windows and a fan, but that is changing. Around 4.3% of homes in England, about 1.06 million, now use air...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 26, 2026 | Solar Panels
lookinto.co.uk Research Published 26 June 2026. Analysis by Jacob Whitmore. Free to cite with attribution. A typical 4kW solar system costs about £7,000 installed and pays for itself in roughly 10 to 11 years for the average UK home. We modelled real generation,...
