by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 17, 2026 | Energy
The short version Insulation and draught-proofing come first, because they cut the heat you need before you spend on how you make it. Solar panels reduce your electricity bills; a heat pump changes how you heat; the right order depends on your home. If your gas boiler...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 11, 2026 | Energy
Last updated: 28 August 2026. The home electricity rate is rebased to the Ofgem cap confirmed for 1 October to 31 December 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);...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 11, 2026 | Energy
Last updated: 28 August 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 October to December 2026 price cap, confirmed by Ofgem on 26...
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...
