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Martin Lewis Warns Energy Prices Will Rise by 12%

Whilst presenting on Good Morning Britain, Martin Lewis chimed in on Ofgem’s reveal that energy bills will see a fall of 7.2 per cent at the beginning of next month. Albeit, they are s

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Infographics
What is Insulation?

Insulation keeps any heat we generate in our homes from escaping through the walls and roof. By adding it to our cavity and solid walls, lofts, and underflooring, we can ensure a comfortable

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Influential People in Energy
Who is Deborah Meaden and What’s Her Opinion on Renewable Energy?

Deborah Meaden is a successful entrepreneur, best known for her role on Dragons Den as one of the programme’s investors. Early on, she strived for her own business, knowing it was what

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Financial Support Government Grants and Support
Living and Coping with Chronic Health Conditions

Chronic health conditions are normally characterised by factors such as complex causes, risk factors, long latency periods, functional impairments or disabilities. Most don’t usually fix t

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ECO4
How to Apply for an ECO4 Grant When Living in a Cold Home

Discover what help you can get when you apply for an ECO4 grant to improve the warmth of your home and your health. Cold homes impact our health and can lead to conditions such as heart atta

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ECO4
Would The Simpsons Be Eligible for ECO4 if they Lived in the UK?

Here at Energy Advice Helpline, we are committed to helping everyone. And as big fans of the iconic family from Springfield USA, we can’t help but think about how much money The Simpso

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Energy News Update
Labour’s GB Energy Would Create Secure Jobs

Labour’s proposal of a new publicly owned energy company (GB Energy), if they were to win the next general election, has been met with some criticism surrounding the impact it may have

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ECO4
What are the Disadvantages of Living in a Cold Home?

Nobody wants to wake up after a wonderful night’s sleep to a cold home that forces you to layer up before you go downstairs in the morning. A cold house is good for no one, and it comes wi

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ECO4
Health Conditions Worsened by a Cold Home

Many health conditions that are already severe can be significantly worsened by living in a cold home, such as a home that features inadequate heating. Fortunately, households with a person

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ECO4 Government Grants and Support
How Does the ECO4 Scheme Work in Scotland?

If you live in Scotland and want to know how the ECO4 scheme works, then you have come to the right place. In Scotland, ECO4 works just as it does in England and Wales. How Does ECO4 Work? T

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ECO4 Government Grants and Support
What Energy Suppliers are Obligated to Take Part in ECO4?

The ECO scheme places a Home Heating Cost Reduction Obligation or HHCRO on medium and large energy suppliers that determine if they must take part in the ECO4 scheme. Under the HHCRO, the ob

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ECO4 Government Grants and Support
Who is Eligible for ECO4 in Great Britain?  

The Energy Company Obligation, ECO4, is a government-backed scheme that aims to improve energy efficiency for households that are facing severe fuel poverty in their day-to-day lives. The sc

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Energy News Update
Huge Success: 89% of Boiler Upgrade Scheme Vouchers Used

According to newly released data from Ofgem, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme vouchers that were issued were a huge success. The data discusses the amount of money spent on the scheme and its overa

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Infographics
What Are Solar Panels?

Take a deep look at how solar panels work, discover how it can power your home, and learn some interesting facts!

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Energy News Update
Could We See a Public Energy Company Before General Election?

The Labour Party have revealed plans for what they are calling Great British Energy; a public energy company which the party would own. This has been proposed as part of their objectives to

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Energy News Update
Barclays Bank and British Gas Partner for Energy Efficiency

Barclays Bank and British Gas have extended their partnership to offer half-price home energy efficiency checks. The bank will help its customers explore ways that they could improve their h

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Energy News Update
Check your Energy Balance: Energy Suppliers Sat on Billions

Popular comparison site Uswitch.com promptly warns customers that the big energy suppliers are sitting on at least £3 billion of household money. They have concluded that the typical home i

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Energy News Update
Friends of the Earth Demand Action!

Friends of the Earth have recently revealed new research that the United Kingdom could be generating 13 times more renewable energy than it already is. This would be enough to power our home

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Energy Saving Tips
Martin Lewis has some ideas about drying clothes

Martin Lewis believes that one everyday activity could be the cause of insanely high energy bills. You may have never thought it but drying your wet clothes on radiators could be causing you

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Understanding Energy
How does a Hybrid Heating System Work?

The easiest way to understand how a hybrid heating system works is by taking a look at hybrid cars. They operate on both petrol and electricity, right? Well, this is exactly how a hybrid hea

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Understanding Energy
Do Hybrid Heating Systems Save Money?

Operating under the guise of a renewable heat pump system and a traditional boiler, hybrid heating systems will save you money and reduce harmful emissions by automatically switching between

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Energy News Update
The Future of Renewable Energy is Out of this World

The future of global renewable energy is looking bright, with 7 countries recently becoming 100% renewable energy operated, it is almost certain that things can only get better, thanks to so

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Energy News Update
The Magnificent Seven Countries that are at 100% Renewable Energy

Seven countries across the globe have reached 100% renewable energy status, generating mostly all of their electricity needs with various renewable energy methods. Reaching an impressive 99.

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Energy News Update
Japan’s Biggest Energy Company JERA NEX Makes London Its Home

Two electric power companies that deliver around 30% of electricity to Japan, TEPCO Fuel & Power and Chubu Electric who are known as JERA, have come together to create JERA NEX. JERA NEX

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Energy News Update
Energy Prices Set to be Lower Than Originally Expected

According to Cornwall Insight Ltd. That the UK’s electricity costs will be lower than previously predicted. This will greatly decrease the struggles households are facing when it comes

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Energy News Update
The UK Government Energy Security Strategy is Failing

The UK is going backwards in its goal to create energy security. An analysis by the organisation Energy Climate and Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has concluded that the UK government has only del

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Energy News Update
Poorly Insulated Homes to See an Increase in Energy Costs

Those living in poorly insulated homes could see their energy bills increase by £340 annually, despite the announcement from Ofgem about the new price cap which will be effective from April

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Energy News Update
New Price Cap Considered by Ofgem to Reduce Household Bills

Ofgem are considering a change to their price cap; a new system that measures the time of day energy is consumed and factored by consumers vulnerability. Rethinking the Price Cap A consultat

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Energy News Update
Energy Secretary Takes Action to Futureproof Energy Security

As the transition to renewable energy takes place, intending to hit the net zero plan and perfect energy security, Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has announced plans to build new power sta

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Energy News Update
Electricity Market Reform Announced, Easing Energy Bills

Plans for an overhaul of the electricity market are set to be revealed by Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho on Tuesday 12th of March. These new plans could save households £45 a year and bil

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Energy News Update
2028 Energy Security Crunch Point Prediction

Electricity, like most things, is one of the many aspects of modern society we take for granted. Essentially, electricity is the beating heart of everything; without it, everyday life would

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Energy Saving Tips
Martin Lewis’ Top Tips On Solar Panels  

With a slew of expert advice and a rapid rise in popularity due to his prestigious financial knowledge, you might be curious about what financial expert Martin Lewis has to say about solar p

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Energy News Update
BESS Set to Lose the VAT

The 1st of February saw the VAT of domestic energy storage systems cut, following an announcement in December last year by the government and Solar Power UK who campaigned for a long time to

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Government Grants and Support
Heat Pumps Are Soaring Thanks to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Government figures show that figures for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme rose by nearly 50% in December last year. This was compared to 2022. The sudden rise in popularity comes from a significant

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ECO4 Government Grants and Support
The ECO4 Scheme: Who Funds It and Why? 

With all of the available government grants, sometimes customers don’t understand where the funding comes from. This lack of information can leave some people sceptical about the legitimac

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Energy News Update
Energy Bills Impacting Your Mental Health this Blue Monday?

Energy bills are on the rise, and it feels like they’re only getting higher because of the cost-of-living crisis. Worrying a lot can harm our mental health, especially in winter when we sp

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Energy Saving Home Improvements
How Much Can Insulation Save You on Energy Bills?

Insulation is a great method for improving a property’s energy efficiency. But as important as this is…people still want to know how much they will save by introducing it to thei

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Financial Support
Why Is Insulation Important For Your House?

Why is property insulation important? Discover how it can improve your home in the winter and how much money you could save.

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Energy News Update
Christmas Energy Bills – How to cut Yours This Year!

Whether it’s twinkle lights or the giant inflatable Father Christmas in your front garden. You might have noticed a significant increase in your Christmas energy bills. It wouldn’t f

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Government Grants and Support
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme: A Guide

Find out about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, what is it, what you are entitled to and how you can be eligible.

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Energy Saving Home Improvements
Air Source Heat Pumps: Everything You Need to Know

A guide to air source heat pumps, information on how heat pumps work, installation processes, and what support is available to you.

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