2 h. ago Chinese solar panels for all... £15bn Warm Homes Plan offers massive housing upgrades to cut energy bills

The Government's Warm Homes Plan, announced today, will see millions of families able to access solar panels, batteries, heat pumps and insulation for their properties.

Economics

3 h. ago Cheap loans for families to install solar panels, heat pumps and batteries

The measures form part of the Government’s £15bn ‘warm homes plan’.

Society

3 h. ago Families to get free solar panels under HUGE scheme to upgrade homes across Britain

A £15billion Warm Homes Plan - billed as the biggest homes upgrade plan in British history - will help to lift up to a million families out of fuel poverty by 2030

Society

3 h. ago Five million UK households to save hundreds in major change amid energy bill 'scandal'

Five million homes are set to benefit from a new package of energy saving measures ranging from insulation to technology such as solar panels and a battery worth thousands of pounds

Science

11 h. ago Are heat pumps worth installing in your home? The Independent’s guide

This guide looks at prices, efficiency and the factors that determine whether a heat pump is a good long-term investment

Society

15 h. ago Readers' Letters: Government should teach people how to save heat to save money

Scottish government should be helping us save heat rather than pushing heat pumps, reckons reader

Politics

4 d. ago Save £190 on heat pump installation with this exclusive deal from Octopus

Get five per cent off the cost of heat pump installation with this exclusive Octopus Energy offer

Economics

7 d. ago Are Octopus solar panels worth it? This is what homeowners should know

We review how Octopus’s solar panel offering compares on cost, installation quality, and customer satisfaction

Politics

7 d. ago Solar panel battery storage: what are solar batteries and how do they work at home?

Solar batteries let you store excess solar energy to use later. Here’s what they cost, how they work and when they’re worth it

Politics

7 d. ago Do solar panels add value to a house and help sell the property?

Solar panels don’t just cut your energy bills; they can also boost your home’s resale appeal. Here’s how much value solar panels can add to your property and what factors make the biggest difference.

Society

7 d. ago Air source vs ground source heat pumps: Experts compare the pros and cons

Air source and ground source heat pumps both offer low-carbon heating, but they suit very different homes. Here’s how the systems compare on cost, efficiency, space requirements and installation

Society

7 d. ago How to choose the best heat pump for your home, according to an expert

Find out how to choose the right heat pump for your home, from system types and suitability to costs and installation

Society

7 d. ago What are heat pumps and could they help your home save energy?

Heat pumps are a cleaner alternative to gas boilers, with government grants now covering much of the upfront cost. Here’s what a heat pump is, how it works, and whether it could be right for you

Society

1 week ago The staggering cost of Ed Miliband's Net Zero drive finally revealed: £4.5 TRILLION... that's more than the UK's entire GDP

Critics said the mounting costs for measures such as wind farms, solar panels, green heating systems and upgrades to roads and railways are significantly higher than previous forecasts.

Economics

2 w. ago Gas boiler owners 'will subsidise heat pump users' with new levy under Ed Miliband's £15billion energy plans

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to unveil a bumper £15billion warm homes plan next month following months of discussions with the Treasury over costs.

Economics

2 w. ago How long do solar panels last on a typical home and can you recycle them?

The good news is that solar panels last a long time, typically 30 years

Politics

3 w. ago Too good to be true? New scheme promises chance to live in a house with zero energy bills

New homeowners could save nearly £1,800 a year on average

Society

last month 'Why does the church need to go woke?' Fury over 'disgraceful' plans to add solar panels to Archbishop of Canterbury's Grade I listed home

Dame Sarah Mullally will become the first female principal leader of the Church of England next year and will be installed during a ceremony in January.

Politics