The cost of keeping cool during a heatwave: how much are you spending?

As the weather heats up, many of us have been reaching for appliances to keep us cool. But, fans,...

Compare Energy Use: Are You a Big Spender?

You may know how much energy your household uses each year, and at what cost. But have you any idea...

Energy Saving Advice - Part 3: Big Energy Savers

If you're looking to save big on your energy bills, there are some larger long-term investments you...

Energy Saving Advice - Part 2: Appliance Efficiency

When it comes to using your appliances more efficiently, a good place to start is by understanding...

Energy Saving Advice - Part 1: Low Effort, High Reward Actions

Improving your home's energy efficiency is more crucial than ever with the climate emergency and...

Phantom Load: Understanding Your Hidden Energy Costs

You use the remote to turn off the television, flick the light switch off and head to bed. All is...

Understanding the Energy Price Cap: What You Need to Know

Understanding your energy bill can be tricky, especially with prices fluctuating every three months...

Debunking Clean Energy Myths: The Truth about the Transition to Net Zero

The UK government has set ambitious plans to reach Net Zero by 2050. However, the path forward...

Debunking Environmental Myths: The Truth about Climate Change

The climate crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of our time but it has also become one of...

Loop and Utilita Home: Making Solar Installations Simple

As more UK households look to solar as a long-term solution to rising energy costs and climate...

How Much Can You Really Save with Solar? We've Crunched the Numbers

For many households, the biggest motivation for installing solar panels is the promise of lower...

What’s Really Stopping You from Getting Solar Panels?

As energy costs continue to fluctuate and climate change becomes more urgent, solar panels are more...

Why Now’s the Smartest Time to Get Solar in the UK

If you've ever wondered when thebest time to get solar panels is in the UK, the answer is simple: ...

Debunking Solar Myths: The Truth About Solar Panels

Could you be letting outdated opinions overshadow the potential of solar energy? It's time to shed...

How Financial Anxiety Stops Us From Tackling Energy Bills

In today’s economic climate, energy bills have become a major source of financial stress. Yet,...

Green Fingers: Energy Saving in the Garden

Creating an energy-efficient home isn’t just about thinking about what's on the inside - it’s also...

How Much Is Your Hot Tub Costing You?

Many of us will be enjoying the warm weather outdoors in our gardens this summer, and for those...

Why Can’t I Compare Smart Tariffs?

Comparison websites are a go-to tool for finding the best energy deals, helping households cut...

What is a Home Energy Management System (HEMS)?

A Home Energy Management System (HEMS) is a smart, digital solution designed to monitor, control,...

A Guide to Smart Tariffs

Smart tariffs are becoming increasingly popular as the UK’s smart meter rollout continues, more...

Is the Payback for Solar and Battery Shorter Than you think?

The payback period for solar and battery installation is 7 years for typical homes. With the panels...

The Economics of Solar

Having solar installed is a big step. Or is it? It’s probably cheaper and easier than you think,...

Get Energy-Smart With Loop: If You Measure It, You Can Control it

Do you measure how much energy you’re using at home? If you don't, then you won't know which...

Is the Term ‘Net Zero’ Turning People Away From Adopting Green Tech?

The UK’s push towards net zero is supposed to be a win-win: cleaner air, lower energy bills, and a...

Smart Heating Controls and Radiator Valves: What Do They Do and Are They Worth Getting?

For many, managing central heating involves a basic timer combined with a thermostat, allowing you...

How to Spring-Clean Your Home Energy Use

With the start of spring and the clocks going forward, lighter evenings and warmer weather are...

The Power of One: Why Individual Eco Actions Really Matter

Why bother swapping my annual holiday flights for a train if the wealthy and famous fly around in...

LED Lights: Save Energy and Join the ‘Revolution’

If you're keen to improve your home's energy efficiency, swapping out your traditional incandescent...

International Women's Day: Celebrating Female Activists and Innovators

To celebrate International Women's Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible positive...

How to Make the Most Money from Your Home Battery

Investing in a home battery is a brilliant step towards energy independence, reducing your carbon...

How to Have a Conversation with Donald Trump or Any Other Climate Change Sceptic

Trump’s “drill baby, drill” stance has raised alarms, especially as US oil production has risen by ...

Big Energy Saving Week: From Novice to Energy-Saving Pro!

January can be a tough month. The festive season has left its mark on your wallet, the weather’s...

How Much Does Your Dehumidifier Cost to Run? It Could Be Adding Around £14 a Month to Your Energy Bill

As the temperature drops, you might have started to notice condensation appearing on the inside of...

What Is a G99 Certificate and Why Do You Need One for Solar Panels?

If you’re researching how to maximise your solar energy setup, you might have come across the terms...

How Loop Optimise Impacts Your Savings

Using Loop Optimise, our AI-powered automated Home Energy Management System (HEMS), can make a real...

Home Battery Health: Best Practices, Warranties, and How Loop Optimise Can Help

Many households are turning to battery systems to make the most of renewable energy sources and...

What’s the Best Tariff for Loop Optimise?

As households look to make the most of their home battery systems, selecting the right energy...

What Is a Solar Diverter?

Solar diverters are a clever way to maximise your energy self-sufficiency when paired with solar...

Mary’s Story: Maximising Home Battery Savings with Loop Optimise

In this article, we’re sharing Mary’s experience with Loop Optimise, a smart solution that helps...

Inside the Creation of Loop Optimise: Turning Home Batteries into a Greener Grid

We’re taking you behind the scenes to share the story of Loop Optimise, Loop’s AI-powered automated...

Your Guide to Loop Optimise: An AI-Powered Home Battery Solution

Welcome to the ultimate guide to Loop Optimise, our AI-powered automated Home Energy Management...

Signing Up for Loop Optimise: A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide will walk you through the steps to sign up for Loop Optimise, our AI-driven Home Energy...

Mastering Home Insulation: Spend Less on Heating

As winter rolls in, keeping your home warm becomes a top priority. Especially as households will be...

How to Save Energy This Christmas

In the past, if you made a big effort to save energy at Christmas – or cut back on consumption in...

Festive Chills: How Much Will Extra Fridges Cost You to Run This Christmas?

It’s that time of the year again. On come the Christmas lights, up goes the tree and decorations,...

Deck the Halls: What's the Running Cost of Your Christmas Decorations?

Every December (or perhaps November!) many of us start the annual task of decorating our homes in...

Make Your Home Energy Efficient Before the Cold Sets In

As the days get shorter and colder, your home energy use will start to creep higher. Now the clocks...

Why Should You Switch Tariffs?

The UK energy market has had a tough few years thanks to the energy crisis. Competition between...

Understanding Green Tariffs: How to Make the Right Choice

As more people become mindful of their environmental impact, opting for a "green" energy tariff can...

Debunking Switching Myths: The Truth About Energy Tariffs

Switching energy tariffs has long been a reliable way for households to cut their energy bills....

Which Tariff is Right for You?

Switching your tariff can feel overwhelming, especially after the energy crisis, when it didn’t...

Solar Talk: Interview with Richard from UpsideDownFork

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Richard, also known as UpsideDownFork on YouTube,...

Autumn Energy Saving Checklist: Prepare Your Home for Cosy and Cost-Effective Living

During the warmer months, energy saving comes naturally. Not needing to turn the heating on and...

Home Energy Jargon: A-Z

If you want to take better control of your home energy – whether by learning more about solar...

Unlocking Green Tech Grants and Schemes

In the race to reduce carbon emissions and combat rising energy costs, several government-backed...

Grants and Schemes to Help You Pay Your Energy Bills

As energy prices rise, many households are feeling the pinch. Luckily, there are various grants and...

How to Read Your Energy Bill

We all want to save money on our energy bills, especially with prices on the rise. But before you...

From Small Changes to Big Savings: Real Stories from Loop Users

At Loop, we’re dedicated to making energy easy. Our innovative tools are designed to help you save...

Keep Cool This Summer: How to Lower the Temperature Without Raising Your Bill

You might not give your energy use much thought over the summer months - after all, it should be...

The Environmental Impact of ChatGPT

Lately, our social feeds have been buzzing with discussions about the environmental impact of AI....

Living Beyond Our Means: What is Earth Overshoot Day?

Imagine maxing out your credit card months before the year ends—that’s what we do to Earth’s...

What is the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)?

If you’re delving into the world of renewable energy and exploring solar panel installations,...

The Smart Export Guarantee Explained

If you’re considering installing solar panels at home, and want to make them as cost-effective as...

How Does Your Energy Use Compare to Your Neighbours?

Knowing how much energy you’re using, and how it compares to other households is a simple way to...

Debunking Smart Meter Myths: The Truth About Smart Meters

While smart meters have been hailed as the future of energy management, there's still lingering...

Debunking EV Myths: The Truth About Electric Vehicles

Switching to an electric vehicle (EV) is one of the most impactful ways to reduce your household’s...

Running Appliances on Eco-Mode: How to Unlock Savings

Are your appliances switched to eco-mode? If not, you’re paying over the odds every time you use...

The Case for Stand-Alone Home Batteries: Beyond Solar Dependency

In the rapidly evolving landscape of renewable energy and sustainable living, stand-alone home...

Demystifying Green Jargon: Understanding Key Climate Terms

In our daily conversations, we often throw around terms like 'carbon footprint', 'net-zero', or...

How to Reduce Your Cooking Costs: Tips to Improve Your Kitchen Efficiency

Step into your kitchen, a bustling hub of activity where energy consumption often runs high. From...

Your Energy Bill Guide: What are Standing Charges?

Many households in the UK were relieved when the price cap was lowered in September. But, energy...

Clickbait Solar Deals: The 5 Red Flags You Should Avoid

With the growing concern over energy prices and the pressing need to combat climate change, many UK...

Introducing EcoMeter: A New Tool to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

We're in a climate emergency, and it’s time to take matters into our own hands. There's a lot we...

Turn Down and Save - James’ Experience

From November 2022 to March 2023, Loop ran a series of Turn Down and Save events. Loop customers...

Spring Energy-Saving Tips: Don’t be an over-heater

As spring brings lighter evenings and warmer weather, it's a good time to rethink your home energy...

Are you having problems with your smart meter in-home display? Here's how to keep on top of your usage

Since the start of the energy crisis, thousands of households have requested to have a smart meter...

Should you get a smart meter? Here are the pros and cons

It’s not compulsory at the moment to get a smart meter, but with government targets closing in –...

In credit with your energy supplier? Here's how to claim your money back

Just because you’re owed money by your energy supplier, it doesn’t mean you’ll automatically get it...

Struggling to pay your energy bills? How to get help

With changes to the the Energy Price Guarantee likely to mean energy bills for an average household...

6 ways to reduce your gas usage this winter

An average UK home uses 80% of its gas for heating. That's £1,000 a year at Winter 2022's prices....

Introducing Loop's Turn Down and Save

What is Turn Down and Save? Turn Down and Save pays Loop customers for using less electricity at...

Time of use tariffs: Loop's plans

Hi, my name’s Steve and I’m from the product team at Loop. In this Blog article, I’m going to...

Beat the energy price guarantee: avoid spending £15 a day on heating this winter

As the Energy Price Guarantee comes into action, this year households will have even more of an...

The student blog: taking the stress out of your energy bills

September marks the start of a new academic year and whether you’re a fresher just starting out at...

Energy price guarantee: tips for meter reading day

Thankfully energy costs aren’t increasing as much as we all feared, with October’s 80% price cap...

Turning On the Gas: Insights From Launching Gas in the Loop App

At Loop, our mission is to reduce the carbon emissions from homes. Our net-zero journey shows that...

What renters can do to improve their energy efficiency

There are many positives and negatives that come with renting a house, and each rental agreement...

Heat Pumps Explained: What Do You Need to Consider?

Heat pumps have been hailed as one of the key solutions to the challenge of creating greener UK...

Going on holiday? An energy-saving checklist

If you’re about to head away for a long holiday, you certainly don’t want to be fretting about your...

Is solar right for me?

Solar power can work for more types of homes and lifestyles than people might imagine.

How to save money by changing one boiler setting

Most people could cut their energy use by 6-8% by making a quick tweak to their boiler settings....

How monitoring electricity use can save you money

How much energy are you using in your home right now? Perhaps the washing machine is on. There are...

Heat pumps: will they replace gas in people's homes?

"The heating of our homes will need to be virtually zero carbon by 2050, replacing natural gas and...

Loop's smart meter Beta: how's it gone?

Hi, my name’s Steve and I’m from the product team at Loop. In this Blog, I’m going to share how our...

A carbon calculator with a difference: The smart way to go green

Do you know the impact energy efficiency has on your carbon footprint? What about the impact of...

Electric vehicle: what to consider when buying a second-hand EV

With government legislation banning the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, electric...

Can I fuel my electric car for free?

The simple answer is yes, you can charge your electric car for free.

Three reasons why people don't buy electric cars - but actually should!

If you’re sticking to driving petrol or diesel cars, and avoiding making the leap to an electric...

Are batteries the future of home energy?

If you’re considering having solar panels installed at home, or have already started generating...

Are you being over-charged for your energy?

Are you one of those rare, super-efficient people who keeps an eagle-eye on their budgeting and...

How do I find out if my energy company owes me money?

Is your energy supplier holding onto your money? While it normally works the other way round, and...

How to find out which appliances are costing you the most - there might be some surprises!

The average home electricity bill in the UK last year was £679. If you paid that sort of energy...

Is your energy bill higher than expected?

It can be a nasty shock to receive a gas or electricity bill that’s higher than you had expected or...

Why home workers and solar are a match made in heaven

Adding solar panels to your home is a fantastic way to generate your own green energy and reduce...

I know my home needs to be properly insulated, but what should I do?

Insulating and draught-proofing your home will make it warmer, cosier, more...

When to turn your heating on and other heating tips

If there’s one sure sign that marks the end of summer and the start of the colder parts of the...

Freebies to help you be more energy efficient

Creating a more energy efficient home needn’t cost a fortune. In fact, there are plenty of freebies...

How you're being nudged to fix the environment

Whether it’s saving money for retirement, choosing healthy food or reducing your carbon footprint,...

Smart homes: how to create a connected home

There are plenty of good reasons to create a smart home. They can save you energy and money, are...

How much does my washing machine and tumble dryer cost to run?

Your washing machine is likely to be a real workhorse, especially in a family home, where you may...

How much does my TV cost to use?

Feet up, television on.

5 home energy mistakes you're probably making - and how to take control

It’s time to wrestle back control and stop wasting energy in your home. Many people won’t need to...

Quiz: are you wasting money on home energy?

It’s all too easy to waste energy - and money - in the home.

Passivhaus and the quest for a truly energy efficient home

If you’re setting out to build a low-energy home, but don’t believe that the standard Building...

Q&A: Do solar panels affect the value of your home?

If you install solar panels, will it affect the value of your home when you come to sell? Do solar...

Do solar panels work in the winter?

Yes, they do! Solar panels do work in winter.

How is climate change affecting the UK?

The UK not only became the first country to declare a ‘climate emergency’ last year, but also the...

Time-Of-Use energy tariffs: are they right for you?

If you’re on a standard home energy tariff, then it makes no difference to your bill whether you...

Will smart meters lead to cleaner, greener energy for all?

If you’re deciding whether to have a smart meter fitted, you may come across claims that they can...

Clued up about climate change, but still not doing enough about it? Here's why

Most people are now aware of the climate crisis and what is at stake. They also tend to have at...

Why is my electricity bill so high?

Oh no, not another electricity bill. Do yours seem sky-high?

Want to Better Manage Your Home Energy Use? Here's How Loop Users Have Done It

Loop helps you understand how you use electricity, then make smart decisions about using less. But,...

The Big Environmental Changes That Really Make a Difference

What changes could you make to your lifestyle that would have the greatest impact on your own,...

Is Underfloor Heating Worth It?

Underfloor heating is toasty-warm to walk on, means you don't need to fill your rooms with...

The Benefits of Generating Your Own Solar Power

Solar is the most common source of renewable energy, and solar panels are now a common sight on...

How Green Is My Washing Machine? Using Energy Efficiency Ratings

If you buy a new fridge, washing machine or other home appliance, you’ll see they have nice, clear...

How Does Saving Energy Help the Environment?

Like many others, you’re probably trying hard to reduce your impact on the environment. This might...

How Do Electric Cars Work?

Whether you’re already a proud electric car owner or are considering swapping your gas guzzler for...

Make Your Office Green: Tips to Use Less Energy

Once you’ve taken some steps to cut your energy use at home, you might turn your attention to your...

Box-Set Binge Tonight? You’d Be Shocked by the Environmental Impact

Conscious of helping the environment, you may have started taking fewer flights and even avoid...

Overcoming Electric Vehicle Range Anxiety

Electric cars aren’t yet the norm. For most people, driving a car still means starting up an...

5 Big Advantages of Buying an Electric Car

Electric cars - also known as electric vehicles or EVs - are getting better all the time. They’ll...

How Do Solar Panels Work?

If you want to generate your own renewable energy at home, then you’re likely to start with solar...

Why the UK Has Declared a Climate Emergency

"Can we all now call it what it is: climate breakdown, climate crisis, climate emergency,...

Is Your Heating Powered by Gas? That's Going to Change

Everyone now realises that they need to cut back on plastic use, drive their car less and take...

Home Energy Batteries: What Are They and Who Needs Them?

If you have solar panels then you can be proud that you’re generating your own renewable energy and...

Electric Cars: What If You Don't Have a Driveway?

Sometimes, however hard you try to reduce your impact on the environment, other concerns – whether...

Energy Performance Certificates: What Are EPCs and How Do You Use Them?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a great starting point for understanding and improving a...

The House in a Lab at the Forefront of Energy Efficiency

It’s a regular two-up two-down of the kind you might find in any town or city in England, full of...

Moving House? How to Avoid Expensive Energy Bills in Your New Home

A garden, plenty of parking and friendly neighbours are normally among must-have features sought...

Your Role in Creating a Net-Zero UK

Perhaps, like many people, you’re feeling anxious about the environment and your role in protecting...

How to Turn Your Kids Into Energy-Saving Heroes

Energy Efficiency in Older Homes

Many people enjoy living in an older property, loaded with history and charm. But there’s a price...

Getting to Grips With Eco-Anxiety

Do you believe that you, on an individual level, can help stop climate change? Or do you despair...

The UK’s Changing Energy Mix and How It Affects You

In May 2019, the UK went an entire week without using coal to generate electricity. This was the...