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Simple EV charger installs may be a thing of the past due to new rules, says industry expert
New electric rules are making home EV charger installations more complex, with one industry leader warning that there is now far less room for error
Heat pump tumble dryers set to become standard as traditional tumble dryers face ban
Traditional tumble dryers are set to be phased out under proposals led by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, with heat pump tumble dryers expected to become the standard in UK homes
Octopus GO customers furious after ‘not enough’ notice given before price hikes
Octopus Energy EV tariff users react after being told their off-peak charging rates will rise from 1 May with less than two weeks’ notice
£44m government-backed insulation scheme fraud probe leads to four arrests
Dawn raids across England follow allegations that millions were claimed for insulation work under a government-backed scheme that has faced wider criticism over quality and oversight
How to design a solar-ready home: key decisions to make early in your project
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Accounting for your solar panels early on in the design process can ensure your system reaches its full potential. From roof design thorough to future-proofing, here’s how to plan ahead
Largest zero energy bills homebuilding plan yet launched in UK
Octopus Energy have launched a 300-home development in Wisbech, set to become the UK’s largest scheme offering zero energy bills for at least 10 years
5 lesser-known advantages of installing solar panels in a new build
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Although the benefits of solar in terms of energy provision are widely known, we explore the other rewards on offer when including them in the design of your new-build home
Solar panels vs traditional energy supply: why more new homes are generating their own power
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With energy efficiency one of the key pillars in new home design, there’s never been a better time to embrace renewable energy, making solar panels a must-have when building for yourself
