Heat PumpsCommercialSouth West
Commercial Heat Pumps for Businesses in the South West
A practical guide for trading estate units and other small commercial premises, including suitability, grant support, running costs, and installation.
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Featured GuideEnergy CostsHome Electrification
How To Survive Energy Shocks
A practical guide to protecting your household from rising energy prices with solar, batteries, heat pumps, EV charging, and smart planning.
Solar PanelsResidentialCommercial
Solar Panels in Devon
A practical guide to solar in Devon, including typical costs, savings, and what to expect.
Solar PanelsResidential
Solar Panels in Bournemouth
Local guidance for Bournemouth homeowners, including costs, system sizing, and payback expectations.
Battery StorageResidentialCommercial
Tesla Powerwall 3
A straightforward overview of Powerwall, what it does well, and what to consider before you buy.
Heat PumpsResidential
Air Source Heat Pumps in Devon
What to expect from a heat pump in Devon, including suitability, running costs, and common questions.
Solar PanelsResidentialBarnstaple
Solar Panels in Barnstaple
Local guidance for Barnstaple homeowners, including solar costs, savings, installation steps, batteries, and payback expectations.
Heat PumpsResidentialPlymouth
Air Source Heat Pumps in Plymouth
A local Plymouth guide covering heat pump costs, BUS grants, suitability, installation process, and running costs.
Solar PanelsResidentialSaltash
Solar Panels in Saltash
A local guide for Saltash homeowners covering costs, system sizes, savings, batteries and realistic payback expectations.
Solar PanelsResidentialNewton Abbot
Solar Panels in Newton Abbot
A practical guide for Newton Abbot homeowners including installation costs, generation estimates, batteries and long-term savings.
Featured GuideHeat PumpsSolar Panels
Heat Pump and Solar Panels
A practical guide to combining solar panels with an air source heat pump, including costs, grants, batteries, savings, suitability and year-round performance.
Featured GuideHeat PumpsOil & LPG
The £9,000 Heat Pump Grant for Oil and LPG Homes: A Guide for Devon, Cornwall and Somerset
A practical guide for off-grid homes replacing oil or LPG, including who qualifies, how the £9,000 grant works, and what a heat pump could cost after support.
Solar PanelsResidentialTavistock
Solar Panels in Tavistock
A local guide for Tavistock homeowners covering solar panel costs, savings, planning permission, batteries and realistic payback expectations.
Heat PumpsResidentialIvybridge
Air Source Heat Pumps in Ivybridge
A local guide for Ivybridge homeowners covering heat pump costs, Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants, suitability, installation process, and running costs.
Featured GuideSolar PanelsPanel Comparison
Aiko Neostar vs SunPower M Class
A detailed comparison of the Aiko Neostar and SunPower M Class, covering efficiency, size, warranties, degradation, coastal homes, shading and which panel comes out ahead.
Featured GuideSolar PanelsUK Solar Rules
Plug-In Solar vs Rooftop Solar
What the UK's new plug-in solar rules mean for homeowners, how 800W plug-in systems compare with rooftop solar, and which option makes sense for different homes.
Solar PanelsNewsUK Solar Boom
Britain’s Solar Boom: Why Installations Have Reached a 15-Year High
Why UK solar installations have reached their strongest six-month level since 2011, what is driving the growth, and what homeowners should consider before installing.
Featured GuideEnergy Price CapEnergy Bills
Ofgem Energy Price Cap Rises 4% from October 2026: What It Means for Your Bills
The Ofgem energy price cap rises from 1 October 2026. See the new gas and electricity rates, why prices are increasing and how heat pumps, solar panels, battery storage and smart energy use could reduce your exposure.
Featured GuideSolar PanelsSouth West
Rooftop Solar Is Having a Record Year – and the South West Is Near the Front of the Queue
Nearly 172,000 UK solar installations have been completed in 2026, with the South West among the busiest regions. See the latest figures, what is driving rooftop solar growth and what it means for homes across Devon and the wider South West.
Featured GuideHeat Pumps£9,000 Grant
The £9,000 Oil and LPG Heat Pump Grant Is Live Now – But Only Until 31 March 2027
Eligible off-gas-grid homes replacing oil or LPG heating can now access the higher £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. See who qualifies, what the grant could mean for installation costs and why it is worth acting before 31 March 2027.
Featured GuideEnergy BillsPrice Cap
Martin Lewis's January Price Cap Warning – and What South-West Homeowners Can Do About It
Martin Lewis has warned that energy bills could rise substantially in January 2027. See what the latest price-cap forecasts could mean for South-West homes and how solar, battery storage, heat pumps and smarter tariffs can help households take greater control of their energy costs.