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Lidl to become first UK supermarket to sell ‘plug‑and‑play’ solar panels
By Joseph Mullane published
Lidl to sell plug‑in solar panels as government confirms they are working with the retailer so the cheap energy source can hit UK shops "within months"

All new homes to require heat pumps and solar panels by 2028 after Future Homes Standard is delayed
By Joseph Mullane published
From 2028, every new home in England must cut carbon with low‑carbon heating and rooftop solar, while the government expands clean energy options for households

Households predicted to face one of the highest energy bill hikes in years as July Cap may reach £2,000
By Joseph Mullane published
Analysts warn the next price cap could push average annual energy bills close to £2,000, sharply up from current levels

Can you turn any house into a zero energy bills home? Our expert explains what you can do
By David Hilton published
A home with zero energy bills sounds like a dream, but can it be achieved? Energy expert, David Hilton explains what this means and how it could be a reality

Elon Musk warned that Tesla's licence can be revoked — with politicians claiming his access to UK energy is a 'threat to national security'
By Joseph Mullane published
Homebuilding & Renovating understands that Tesla's licence to deliver energy to the UK could be withdrawn by Ofgem if the operator does not meet its regulatory obligations, with financial penalties also a possibility

Plug-in solar panels to be legalised in the UK — despite safety concerns
By Joseph Mullane published
The UK government says it is overturning the ban on plug-in solar panels in response to the Middle East crisis, meaning they will soon be able to be installed in homes as a quick, cheap and easy energy solution

£50m oil heating safety net launched for low income rural homeowners left in the cold
By Joseph Mullane published
The government has today announced immediate support to help low income families struggling with surging oil heating costs

Wales becomes first in UK to require renewable electricity generation on all new homes
By Joseph Mullane published
New building regulations will make renewable electricity systems a standard feature in Welsh homes, positioning Wales as a UK leader in low-carbon housing
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