E-van market share grows despite shrinking market
New electric van data shows that December was a disappointing month for van sales, and electric vans were sadly no exception. Despite this, E-vans continued their steady growth over the last few months, claiming 8% of the overall market last month. This is a trend seen throughout the entire year. Whilst the overall market shrank […]
How to build a five-star Google Business Profile
With the cost-of-living crisis meaning homeowners are spending less on home improvements, the working landscape is more competitive than ever for UK tradespeople. To stand out from the crowd, trade companies can consider investing more time into marketing, and one effective method of boosting your visibility is to create or improve your Google Business Profile. […]
Octopus Energy enters solar installation market
Octopus Energy is adding domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) to its catalogue of home energy tech installation, helping to slash customers’ electricity bills and create a multitude of new green jobs. Octopus Energy’s engineering arm, Octopus Energy Services, which already installed electric vehicle chargers, air-source heat pumps and smart meters, is now also installing solar panels. […]
Leeds households benefitting from cheaper bills this winter
More than 900 low-income households in Leeds are benefiting from cheaper energy bills and comfier homes this winter, thanks to around £9.5 million of green upgrades installed free-of-charge through a Leeds City Council scheme. Through the Better Homes Yorkshire project, the council and its partner Equans have installed energy-saving and energy-generating measures in 930 of […]
Octopus Energy completes acquisition of Bulb
The completion of the deal to transfer Bulb customers to Octopus Energy took place last night, bringing vital reassurance to Bulb’s 1.5 million customers following a year of uncertainty. Customers will remain on Bulb systems for a while, and will continue to be looked after by the same Bulb team. The agreement, implemented via a […]
FireAngel fundraises for National Energy Action
FireAngel has raised over £1,200 for National Energy Action (NEA) to support its vital work in ending fuel poverty throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Firefighters from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service visited FireAngel’s UK headquarters in Coventry to support the fundraising initiative and help raise awareness of the importance of fire and CO […]
The importance of skilled workers in a net zero world
JTL is raising awareness of the essential role apprenticeships play in achieving net zero, and how that relates to the government’s route out of the cost of living crisis. Both the UK Chancellor’s autumn statement and the Prime Minister’s words at Cop27 have confirmed that net zero is essential to the government’s strategy of revitalising […]
Octopus Energy pays £1m to customers through ‘Saving Sessions’
Octopus Energy customers across the country have been paid £1 million for reducing their energy usage during the company’s first four ‘Saving Sessions’. Octopus’ revolutionary energy-saving scheme is enabled by National Grid ESO’s new ‘Demand Flexibility Service’ which allows households to get paid for shifting their energy usage out of peak times. Over a quarter […]
GoodWe launches solar EV charger to accelerate energy independence
GoodWe is launching a new solar powered electric vehicle (EV) battery charger into the UK market to help homeowners further extend their energy independence from the grid. The new charger is designed to maximise self-consumption of electricity by providing a cost-efficient generating and charging solution compatible with all EV types. The roll-out of electric vehicles […]
Rising cost of materials to be electricians’ biggest challenge in 2023
The rising cost of materials will continue to be the most significant challenge facing UK electricians in 2023, according to a new report assessing the confidence of the industry. The study, conducted by ElectricalDirect, surveyed electricians about their views on the year ahead and found that, while there is a general acceptance that the landscape […]