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Heat pump boom gains pace, but only one in 20 homes set to switch by 2030
By Joseph Mullane published
Record heat pump sales show momentum is building, but millions of UK homes are still unlikely to switch to low-carbon heating by the end of the decade

'Like running a bath without a plug': The flaw in the Government’s Warm Homes Plan
By Joseph Mullane published
Before you claim your £7,500 grant, experts warn that the lack of insulation requirements in the new Boiler Upgrade Scheme could leave your home cold and your bills high

Insulation scheme turns into financial timebomb for thousands of households
By Joseph Mullane published
Households risk huge repair bills as government insulation schemes have been branded a “catastrophic fiasco”

What to check if you’re buying a house with oil central heating
By Sarah Warwick last updated
Considering a home heated by oil? Here’s what to look out for before you commit to a purchase

How a UK heating scheme using old mines is attracting global attention
By Joseph Mullane published
One year on, the Gateshead mine water heat Living Laboratory is drawing researchers from the US and Europe as evidence grows that warm water beneath disused coalfields could help decarbonise home heating

Why upgrading a heat pump isn't just a case of replacing like for like
By David Hilton published
If you're wondering what's involved in upgrading a heat pump, heating expert, David Hilton, runs through everything you need to know

Can a heated towel rail keep a bathroom warm or do you need another heat source as well?
By Natasha Brinsmead published
Does the thought of showering on a cold morning set your teeth chattering? It might be time to address your bathroom's heating

Confused why you have no hot water but your heating works? Try these 4 steps before you call an engineer
By Sarah Harley published
You'd be forgiven for assuming if your heating is working you should have hot water too. But it's not always the case and here's how to identify why
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