by Jacob Whitmore | Jul 18, 2026 | Energy
lookinto.co.uk Research Published 18 July 2026. Regional table updated to the October 2026 cap on 9 October 2026. Analysis by Jacob Whitmore. Free to cite with attribution. Update, 24 October 2026. Ofgem published the regional standing charges for the 1 October to 31...
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,...
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: 30 October 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 26 October 2026); public charging prices from the Zapmap price index...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 11, 2026 | Energy
Last updated: 24 October 2026, when every figure was re-checked against the October to December 2026 cap (first calculated 28 August 2026). Updated every quarter when Ofgem revises the energy price cap. Figures below use the official cap unit rates and are fully...
