Millions of kettles putting strain on the grid: the TV pickup effect explained
Whenever there’s an ad break during a big TV event, millions of cups of tea being made causes a surge of energy…
Avoid these seven common mistakes that waste energy
Want a quick and easy way to lower your energy bills? Stop wasting energy with these seven common mistakes.
Nine quick DIY jobs to save energy
Take advantage of the sunnier weather with these easy, low-cost projects to improve your home’s energy efficiency.
Nine popular water saving tips – suggested by you
We asked our readers to give us their best tips to save water. Here are some of our favourites, from shorter showers…
Energy grants for Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme provides grants to support businesses and low-income households with energy saving.
Earth Day 2025
Earth Day is the world’s largest environmental campaign, with up to 1 billion people taking action to protect the planet. Here’s what’s…
Debunking solar myths
Get our expert advice on the most common solar myths to help you decide if solar power is an option for you.
How to keep your home cool in hot weather
Our energy experts look at different ways to keep your home cool during summer.
Air fryer vs oven: which cooking appliance is cheaper to run?
Here are our energy experts' findings to help answer which is cheaper: an air fryer vs oven.
The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) explained
The Great British Insulation Scheme aims to improve the energy efficiency of your home by offering free or cheaper insulation.