Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
U-turn as Government makes solar panels mandatory on all new homes by 2027
Policy reversal hailed as major win for climate campaigners
Solar panels grants: What funding is available in 2025?
Solar panel grants can help reduce the upfront cost of this renewable tech
Why new Crooked House law won't apply to listed WWI hangar that burned down during planning bid
New law was brought in to protect Britain’s historic buildings after the Crooked House burned down in 2023
How much electricity does a fridge use and is yours causing unnecessarily high bills?
Is your fridge running? Maybe you should check the costs of keeping it cool!
BBC bosses tell Evan Davis to quit heat pump podcast claiming it was too 'political'
Davis says “I take their shilling, they dictate the rules… and they’ve decided heat pumps can be controversial”
How to clean solar panels — and why never to wash them during a heat wave
We look at how often you should clean solar panels to keep them working at full efficiency, what is involved as well as how exactly to tackle cleaning them
Government raked in £1.4bn in stamp duty before the March 30th deadline, as calls to remove the tax grow
Stamp duty faces growing criticism as economists and experts call for urgent reform of the property tax system
Zonal energy pricing: Is it the key to lowering energy bills?
Zonal energy pricing could be a game-changer for lowering UK energy bills and creating a more efficient, sustainable market, according to experts
Kevin McCloud says 'heat pumps aren’t good for poorly built, leaky houses... but neither are gas boilers'
Kevin McCloud, presenter of Grand Designs, explains why heat pumps are the future, provided homes are properly built to support them
Government caves in as wood burning stoves allowed in Future Homes Standard, despite health warnings
Despite the government's own expert advisor's warning about the health issues associated with wood burning stoves new homes will be allowed to install them
When should you turn off your heating this Spring to save money?
We reveal the right time to turn off your heating this spring while keeping your home comfortable
Historic homes to get costly EPC reprieve, but will yours make the cut?
Over 12 million homes are predicted to need an EPC upgrade by 2050, although listed buildings are set to be made exempt
Martin Lewis says Trump tariffs will bring UK energy bills down 'but only a little'
Martin Lewis says ‘Trump effect’ will nudge UK energy bills down, with a 6-8% fall predicted in the next Price Cap
Kevin McCloud returns to allergy-proof home to see if measures to improve air quality helped improve family's health
Grand Designs revisits Born and Elinor's self build project to see whether the house designed to maiximise air quality helped with their hypoallergenic children
Rory McIlroy goes from Green Jacket to Green Energy after he gains planning approval for heat pump
Rory McIlroy joins the heat pump revolution after he secures planning approval for the eco-friendly heating solution at his Surrey estate
How much electricity does a kettle use? The cost of making a cup of tea
Boiling down the costs of using your kettle and how you can save on your energy bill
Historic Bristol war room goes under the hammer with potential for a rare home
Grade II listed Cold War site with residential potential in Brislington heads to auction
I tested the 'world's smallest thermal camera' to see where my 17th century home was losing heat and the results shocked me
The Thermal Master P2 Pro is only slightly larger than my fingernail but I put it to the test to see if it could see where my 17th-century home was poorly insulated
Labour MP sparks internal split over planning reforms for housing due to environmental concerns
“Time for a left alternative,” says MP as tensions erupt over housing and nature balance
Kevin McCloud hails ‘happy ending’ as family builds red home on 66m² garage plot after tragedy
Striking red ‘upside-down’ house maximises space and light on one of London’s smallest plots
You could build your new home on a First World War airstrip
Approval has been granted for 315 new homes, including self builds, at the historic Old Sarum Airfield
Could Trump's trade war make green energy cheaper in the UK?
British households may be unexpected winners in the latest round of US-China trade tensions
Ewan McGregor and Elizabeth Debicki seek planning permission for new roof for their Scottish manor
Ewan McGregor has submitted a fresh planning application for further works at Glencarse House
