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How To Apply For ECO4 Grant
Applying for an ECO4 grant? You've come to the right place. This guide will walk you through the process and what you need to know.
10 January 2025
How to Get the Most Out of Your Economy 7 Tariff with Storage Heaters
Getting more from an Economy 7 tariff: charging schedules, room-by-room control, weather compensation, and the settings most people miss.
9 January 2025
Modern Electric Storage Heaters: A Revolution in Efficiency
High heat retention heaters with smart controls have changed electric heating. How to get the most from Economy 7 and 10.
3 January 2025
Solar Powered Panels for Houses: A Complete Guide to Home Solar Energy
What panels do for a home, financially and environmentally, and what you need to know before committing to a system.
3 January 2025
Cost of Solar Panels on Roof: UK Guide for 2026
A typical 4kW system costs £6,100-£8,500 installed. A 2026 breakdown of prices, savings, roof suitability, SEG and battery costs.
1 January 2025
Planning Your Heating Upgrade: A Checklist from CRG Direct
Planning a heating upgrade: assessing what you have, choosing the technology, applying for grants, and budgeting realistically.
29 December 2024
Smart Thermostats: The Easiest Heating Upgrade You Can Make
Learning schedules, control from your phone, and where the savings actually come from for a typical UK household.
17 December 2024
The Switch to Low-Carbon Heating: Your Options Explained
Heat pumps, biomass and district heating compared on cost, available grants and carbon, so you can see which fits your property.
11 December 2024
What Are TRVs and How Can They Revolutionise Your Home Heating?
Thermostatic radiator valves give you room-by-room control and cut waste, with savings depending on your home and how you heat it.
1 December 2024
Zappi EV Charger: The Smart Choice for Solar-Powered Electric Car Charging
The zappi from myenergi charges your car from your own generation first. How it works and why it suits homes with panels.
1 December 2024
Modern Condensing Boilers vs. Old Boilers: A Cost-Saving Comparison
A modern condensing boiler runs above 90% efficiency and can save up to £340 a year, depending on your home and usage.
20 November 2024
Is it Time to Upgrade Your Boiler? 7 Telltale Signs
Age, falling efficiency, repeat repairs, odd noises, leaks, cold spots and rising bills. When repairing stops being worth it.
19 November 2024
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