by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 11, 2026 | Energy
Last updated: 11 June 2026. Pump prices from the DESNZ weekly road fuel price series (w/c 8 June 2026); public charging prices from the Zapmap price index (May 2026); home electricity from the Ofgem price cap. Updated monthly. Key finding (June 2026): Charging an EV...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 11, 2026 | Energy
Last updated: 11 June 2026. Updated every quarter when Ofgem revises the energy price cap. Figures below use the official cap unit rates and are fully adjustable in the calculator. Key finding: Under the July–September 2026 price cap, heating a typical UK home costs...
by Jacob Whitmore | Apr 17, 2026 | Solar Panels
Why Your Choice of Installer Matters More Than Your Choice of Panels Here’s something most solar panel guides won’t tell you: the quality of your installation matters far more than the brand of panels on your roof. A good installer fitting mid-range panels...
by Jacob Whitmore | Apr 17, 2026 | Solar Panels
The Short Answer If you can only afford one upgrade right now, install solar panels first. They cost less, pay back faster, and generate income from day one. A heat pump is a bigger investment with a longer payback, but when you eventually add one and power it partly...
by Jacob Whitmore | Apr 17, 2026 | Solar Panels
Do You Actually Need a Battery? The Honest Answer Home battery storage is the fastest-growing segment of the UK solar market in 2026, and every installer is keen to upsell you one. But the truth is more detailed than the sales pitch: batteries make strong financial...
by Jacob Whitmore | Apr 17, 2026 | Solar Panels
Last updated: 17 April 2026. Prices verified against DESNZ installation data and current Ofgem price cap figures. Solar panels are one of the few home improvements that genuinely pay for themselves, but only if you go in with realistic expectations about costs,...
