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UK EPC target to be missed by 13 years as home energy upgrades stall
By Joseph Mullane published
Energy efficiency deadline at risk as millions of homes expected to miss 2030 EPC target

Off peak electricity times: How to save money in 2025
By Joseph Mullane, Amy Reeves last updated
Maximise savings by shifting your energy use to off-peak hours and make the most of time-of-use tariffs

'Postcode lottery' for heat pump and solar approvals exposed in new data
By Joseph Mullane published
Octopus Energy releases new data showing where clean tech is approved fastest – and where households are left waiting up to 45 days

Great British Energy blocks use of solar panels linked to forced labour
By Joseph Mullane published
Great British Energy blocks use of solar panels linked to forced labour as the UK moves to eliminate unethical sourcing from Chinese supply chains

Playful pictures show a miniature Miliband and tiny Farage 'debating' green issues in model village
By Joseph Mullane published
Miniature homes showcase real policy clashes. Inside the playful model village putting UK energy politics on display

U-turn as Government makes solar panels mandatory on all new homes by 2027
By Joseph Mullane published
Policy reversal hailed as major win for climate campaigners

Solar panels grants: What funding is available in 2025?
By Joseph Mullane last updated
Solar panel grants can help reduce the upfront cost of this renewable tech

How to clean solar panels — and why never to wash them during a heat wave
By Robin Whitlock, Joseph Mullane last updated
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
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