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Plain-English articles on solar panels, heat pumps, boilers and energy in your home.
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UK energy bill payers find their bills difficult to understand, and almost two-thirds say the language on energy bills needs to be more accessible.
Why we write
Energy in Your Home, Explained
So we built this library. It is a growing collection of articles where our experts explain how energy in your home works, in plain English. Why one room is always cold and another is always hot. What that charge on your bill is for. Would the thing your neighbour had fitted work on your house.
Millions of households across the UK are still choosing between heating their home and everything else. We want to be part of the change that ends that, and sharing what we know is where we start.
Yes, solar panels can run a heat pump, but only if your system is correctly sized and installed. Heat pumps require electricity to operate, and solar PV can supply that electricity either partially or entirely, depending on your setup. Let’s break down how this works and what you need to consider before pairing the two […]
