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22 September 2026 · Tom Rennick, co-founder

What it really costs to charge an electric car at home this winter

Flat rate, night rate or a public rapid charger: the pence per mile for a typical family EV, worked through with this quarter’s prices.

8 September 2026 · Hannah Okafor, co-founder

Heat pump running costs: an honest winter guide

How much electricity a heat pump uses, what it costs against a gas boiler at today’s prices, and the three settings that make the biggest difference.

27 August 2026 · Hannah Okafor, co-founder

The October 2026 price cap, VAT on electricity, and what January might bring

Ofgem’s cap rises 4% from 1 October. Electricity loses its VAT until April. Here’s what that means for your bill, and for the fix-or-flex decision.

4 August 2026 · Tom Rennick, co-founder

Solar, batteries and export: how to get paid for your sunshine

What to sort out before installation day, how export payments work, and why a battery changes which import tariff you should be on.