Previously the idea was to sell electricity back to the grid, now the object is to power all of a household’s needs
Newer models are quieter than older ones, and barking dogs are a far bigger cause of complaints
Many people fear the UK’s draughty old properties are too great a challenge for the technology
EPCs are meant to be a vital insight into how energy efficient a property is. But many are out of date and can be misleading
Widening government-run scheme would counter mistrust among householders, says consumer group
Infrastructure firm raises £6.8bn to connect homes to renewable energy sources across US and UK
Charity says tech problems and poor customer service mean millions in Great Britain missing out on promised benefits
Michael Wilkinson has had a good experience using a smart meter when charging his electric car and using a heat pump. But other readers remain unconvinced about their benefits
Move suggests homes will rely on electricity for low-carbon heating well into the future
Chris O’Shea, CEO of Centrica, says mandatory installation programme would cut cost of creating a smart grid
Chris O’Shea, CEO of Centrica, says mandatory installation programme would cut cost of creating a smart grid
VisitAHeatPump service allows householders to look and ask questions about low-carbon system
Fears of overcharging on bill grows after jump from 2.7m machines is blamed on reporting errors from energy providers
Stations secure all-time high price of £65 a kWh for 2027-28 financial year in ‘capacity market’ auction
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