Heat

March 18, 2025

The grid was always going to struggle to power net zero alone – we need to be smarter

In this contributed blog, CEO of Naked Energy Christophe Williams suggests that while electricity grid connections are paused we turn our attention to the decarbonisation of a different sector.

February 17, 2025

National Grid launches multi-million-pound energy affordability fund

National Grid has announced the launch of a funding programme to support British and American households struggling with energy costs.

a yellow Aira van in front of a row of homes

February 12, 2025

Aira and Hive partner to speed heat pump rollout

Swedish cleantech firm Aira and smart home provider Hive have formed a long-term strategic partnership to help boost the number of heat pumps being installed in the UK.

January 14, 2025

Ofgem launches call for input on consumer gas disconnections

The UK’s energy regulator Ofgem has opened a call for input on the regulations surrounding households who wish to disconnect from the gas network.

January 7, 2025

UK government to scrap the boiler ban

Reports are circulating that the UK government will not include the 2035 gas boiler ban in its future homes standard (FHS).

December 31, 2024

Current± predicts: What does 2025 hold for the energy sector?

What does the energy sector predict that 2025 will bring? We asked industry experts to peer into their crystal balls and tell us what they think the new year has in store.

The outside of a modern house at dusk with many potted plants and a heat pump outside

December 20, 2024

Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Applications rise 27% year on year

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has released the latest statistics on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).

November 29, 2024

DESNZ statistics reveal 65% of all energy meters now smart

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has released its quarterly report on the rollout of smart meters across Great Britain.

November 28, 2024

Record breaking month for government’s boiler upgrade scheme

Statistics from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) show that October 2024 saw the most grants paid under boiler upgrade scheme (BUS) since it began.

a heat pump with a union flag superimposed over the vent

November 25, 2024

ECIU: heat pumps top choice for cutting imported energy use

Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has revealed that households with heat pumps use significantly less imported energy than those without.