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The deep dives, myth-busters and honest takes — the things the big comparison sites gloss over or get wrong. Primary-source cited, current, and written to tell you what's actually going on, not what the marketing wants you to think.
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Oil Boiler vs Heat Pump: Is It Worth It in 2026?
The £9,000 grant is now live for off-gas oil and LPG homes. The honest running-cost verdict — why LPG is a no-brainer, oil is a judgement call, and the tariff does the heavy lifting.
ReadNew EPC Rules for Landlords in 2026
EPC C by 2030, a £10,000 cost cap, and the reformed four-metric EPC that has quietly slipped to the second half of 2027 — separated from the "£30,000 fine" scare headlines.
ReadPlug-In Solar UK: Is It Actually Legal in 2026?
The balcony-solar kits flooding the adverts — and why, despite claims it was "legalised in April", it isn't actually legal to plug into a socket yet.
ReadHeat Pump Noise & the Stricter 2026 Rules
How loud they really are, the neighbour limit, and why the new MCS 020(a) rules from May 2026 mean some installs now need planning permission.
Read22kW vs 7kW Home EV Charger: The Real Answer
Why a 22kW charger is the wrong choice for ~95% of UK homes — and the V2G upgrade that's actually worth waiting for.
ReadThe Heat Pump Installer Shortage — What It Means for You
The industry's workforce crunch, translated into what it actually does to your wait times, quote spreads and install quality.
ReadWhat to Look For in a Heat Pump
Forget ranked top-10 lists. The nine criteria that actually matter — SCOP at flow temp, refrigerant, noise, warranty — and how the major brands stack up.
ReadAre Solar Panels Worth It in the UK in 2026?
Honest payback figures — with and without a battery, by export tariff and household type. The maths now works far better than it did five years ago.
ReadResearching a home energy upgrade?
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