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The economics of solar
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Debunking Solar Myths: The Truth About Solar Panels
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Energy Saving Advice - Part 3: Big Energy Savers
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Energy Saving Advice - Part 2: Appliance Efficiency
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Energy Saving Advice - Part 1: Low Effort, High Reward Actions
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Compare energy use: are you a big spender?
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Get energy-smart with Loop: If you measure it, you can control it
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Phantom Load: Understanding your hidden energy costs
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How to Spring-Clean Your Home Energy Use
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Running Appliances on Eco-Mode: How to Unlock Savings
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International Women's Day: Celebrating Female Activists and Innovators
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The Case for Stand-Alone Home Batteries: Beyond Solar Dependency
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Demystifying Green Jargon: Understanding Key Climate Terms
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Mastering Home Insulation: Spend Less on Heating
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Make your home energy efficient before the cold sets in
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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...
How to save energy this Christmas
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Your Energy Bill Guide: What are Standing Charges?
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LED lights: save energy and join the ‘revolution’
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Autumn Energy Saving Checklist: Prepare Your Home for Cosy and Cost-Effective Living
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Clickbait Solar Deals: The 5 red flags you should avoid
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Introducing EcoMeter: A new tool to reduce your carbon footprint
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Turn Down and Save - James’ Experience
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Green fingers: energy saving in the garden
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How much is your hot tub costing you?
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Spring Energy-Saving Tips: Don’t be an over-heater
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Are you having problems with your smart meter in-home display? Here's how to keep on top of your usage
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Should you get a smart meter? Here are the pros and cons
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In credit with your energy supplier? Here's how to claim your money back
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Struggling to pay your energy bills? How to get help
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6 ways to reduce your gas usage this winter
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Festive Chills: how much will extra fridges cost you to run this Christmas?
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Introducing Loop's Turn Down and Save
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Time of use tariffs: Loop's plans
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Beat the energy price guarantee: avoid spending £15 a day on heating this winter
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The student blog: taking the stress out of your energy bills
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Energy price guarantee: tips for meter reading day
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Don't wait until winter: Here's how you can get ahead of the energy price cap increase
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The cost of keeping cool during a heatwave: how much are you spending?
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Solar gone crazy: the price cap effect
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Turning on the gas: insights from launching gas in the Loop app
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What renters can do to improve their energy efficiency
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Heat pumps explained: what do you need to consider?
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Save over £500 this year just by turning things off!
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Going on holiday? An energy saving checklist
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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
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How monitoring electricity use can save you money
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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?
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A carbon calculator with a difference: The smart way to go green
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Price cap rise: why you should take action
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Electric vehicle: what to consider when buying a second-hand EV
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No, electric cars aren't bad for the environment
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Green mortgages: what are they and could they help you?
Time was, you had lots of separate outgoings – from your mortgage to your car to your home energy...
Can I fuel my electric car for free?
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Are batteries the future of home energy?
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Are you being over-charged for your energy?
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What's the best electric car for you?
They’re quiet, cheap to run, smooth to drive, produce zero emissions, save you on forking out for...
Are you being unfairly taxed for your energy loyalty?
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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!
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Is your energy bill higher than expected?
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Why home workers and solar are a match made in heaven
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I know my home needs to be properly insulated, but what should I do?
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When to turn your heating on and other heating tips
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Freebies to help you be more energy efficient
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How you're being nudged to fix the environment
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Smart homes: how to create a connected home
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How much does my washing machine and tumble dryer cost to run?
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How much does my TV cost to use?
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Quiz: are you wasting money on home energy?
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Passivhaus and the quest for a truly energy efficient home
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Green Homes Grant: how it works and why you should act now
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Q&A: Do solar panels affect the value of your home?
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The hidden cost of smart meters
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Smart meters: 5 things you need to know
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Can planting trees fix the climate emergency?
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How is climate change affecting the UK?
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Time-Of-Use energy tariffs: are they right for you?
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Will smart meters lead to cleaner, greener energy for all?
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Smart heating controls and radiator valves: what do they do and are they worth getting?
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Smart meter rollout: progress so far and what happens next
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Why is my electricity bill so high?
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The BIG environmental changes that really make a difference
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How do I switch energy supplier?
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Is underfloor heating worth it?
Underfloor heating is toasty-warm to walk on, means you don't need to fill your rooms with...
5 apps to help you live a greener, more sustainable life
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Is your 'green' electricity tariff all that green?
Many people, conscious of their impact on the environment, opt for a ‘green’ energy tariff that...
Are attitudes and opinions to climate change changing?
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Just 10 years ago renewable energy was hardly used - what's changed?
Last year was the cleanest year on record for UK energy generation, and in four out of 12 months...
Greener energy: a timeline
The UK has thirty years to reach Net Zero, having passed laws to end its contribution to global...
Energy guzzlers at home: the biggest electricity consumers
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Planning to switch energy tariff? These are the best suppliers
If you think your energy supplier is too expensive or they palm you off with awful customer...
Stuck at home: take control of your energy bills
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The power of one: why individual eco actions really matter
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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...
Can I use an electric car without owning one?
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Save £140+ on your energy bills by following this simple trick
Saving money on energy in your home needn’t be complicated. In fact, homeowners and renters could...
Soon, new homes will be much more energy efficient
Our homes, new and old, account for 20% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK.
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...
The cities taking action against gas guzzlers
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Power to the people: communities working together for better energy use
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Home energy jargon: A-Z
If you want to take better control of your home energy – whether by switching to a better tariff or...
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?
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Make your office green: tips to use less energy
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Box-set binge tonight? You'd be shocked by the environmental impact
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Not just solar: renewable ways to power your home
Homeowners who want to have less of an impact on the environment - and save money to boot - can...
Overcoming electric vehicle range anxiety
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Carbon removal: what it is and why it's so important
Most people now understand the need to cut down on emissions of greenhouse gases in order to help...
5 big advantages of buying an electric car
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How do solar panels work?
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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...
Should I choose a dual fuel energy tariff?
Should you have two different suppliers for electricity and gas? Or would a dual fuel tariff be...
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?
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Household energy efficiency: incentives and grants to consider
Making your household more energy efficient and green can save you money and reduce your...
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...
Take the pain out of switching energy tariffs
It’s too much of a hassle. I won’t save money. I don’t have time. I’m worried something will go...
Buying an electric car? Don't fear energy bill shock
If you’ve just bought an electric car, then prepare yourself: your electricity bill is probably...
The house in a lab at the forefront of energy efficiency
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Moving house? How to avoid expensive energy bills in your new home
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What happens if my energy supplier collapses?
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Get, set, go... 5 energy saving measures you can take in 5 minutes
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Rise and shine: this is your energy efficient morning
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Considering solar panels? Get to grips with SEG, the Smart Export Guarantee
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Why it isn't always easy being green
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Your role in creating a net-zero UK
Perhaps, like many people, you’re feeling anxious about the environment and your role in protecting...
The future of energy: from smart homes to virtual power plants
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Energy efficiency in older homes
Many people enjoy living in an older property, loaded with history and charm. But there’s a price...
From fixed to export, our guide to energy tariffs
As we outlined in a previous blog post, only 15% of people actually switch each year. Why? Well, it...
Why you should switch energy tariffs (it's easier than you think)
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Getting to grips with eco-anxiety
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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...
10 energy-saving tips you might not have thought of
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Energy efficiency myth busters: sorting fact from fiction
Should you put foil behind your radiators? Are LED lights a rip-off? If you want to create a more...
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