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Doing this one thing when the clocks go back could save households £80!
Follow these expert tips for keeping your energy use in check at home this winter
By Tamara Kelly
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Martin Lewis’ energy price cap warning – you could be paying far more than £1,179 a year
If you are on a standard tariff, don't assume what you'll pay
By Amy Lockwood
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What is the UK energy crisis and why have prices gone up?
We explain what caused the current energy crisis as well as highlighting how it will affect not just your energy bills, but your home as well
By Katie Binns
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What is pipe lagging and is it worth doing for better insulation?
Find out how pipe lagging can reduce heat loss in your home and save you money
By Sophie Vening
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This is the area of the UK with the cheapest energy bills, according to ONS data
The cheapest and most expensive places for energy bills revealed
By Millie Hurst
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What is the energy bill loan? Martin Lewis explains how the discount will actually work
The energy bill loan comes into effect in October - here's everything you need to know
By Rebecca Knight
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Martin Lewis shares a smart water tip that could save £65 on energy bills
Be prepared for the energy price cap increase in April
By Rebecca Knight
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What is an EPC D rating and how do I improve it?
Find out more about your home’s EPC D rating and how you can improve energy efficiency
By Georgina Rodgers
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Kevin McCloud shares his prediction on how we’ll be powering our homes in the future
The Grand Designs host predicts that these energy-efficient options will rapidly become the norm
By Millie Hurst
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How does an EPC rating affect my mortgage?
What is a good EPC rating and how can it affect your mortgage? Here's everything you need to know
By Georgina Rodgers
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Energy Performance Certificates for listed buildings – what are the exemptions?
Did you know that listed buildings are not necessarily exempt from EPCs? For owners, exemption status is crucial
By Georgina Rodgers
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Energy vampire – we explain what one is and why it could be costing you £6,500
Could this drain on your power supply be costing you a small fortune?
By Tamara Kelly
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Renters are missing out on £41m of energy savings because of this one misconception
Renters lost energy savings — Tenants aren't charge of their energy savings because of this costly misconception. And they're missing out on millions.
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Martin Lewis says now is the best time to switch to THIS energy tariff
Should you go for a fixed energy tariff or a variable energy tariff?
By Rebecca Knight
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MoneySuperMarket reveals why you should switch energy tariff now to save £100s
A silver lining amidst the national emergency
By Rebecca Knight
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New build homes in these areas be footing a higher energy bill than older homes for this shocking reason
Research reveals the areas where new flats are less energy efficient than their older counterparts
By Anna Cottrell
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Avoid Christmas heating disasters at home with these top tips
Mass boiler breakdowns are predicted this week as freezing temperatures hit the UK. We asked British Gas for its top tips to avoid heating disasters before the big day
By Millie Hurst
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Ikea thinks it can save you more than £500 a year
Its new solar batteries store unused electricity from solar panels, so you can use it at a later date and save hundreds on your energy bills
By Katie Garrett
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9 things only AGA owners know to be true
Because an Aga is for life, not just for Christmas
By Jennifer Ebert
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Switch your energy deal by the end of this month or risk missing out on savings of over £300
Don't get caught out overpaying for gas and electricity
By Rebecca Knight
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September heatwave survival guide - our top 5 tips for keeping cool
If your home is baking, check out our easy go-to methods of keeping the temperature down
By Millie Hurst
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Experts are warning of an energy price hike in October, increasing millions' bills by over £100
Recent research predicts an Ofgem energy price hike to come into effect this autumn
By Anna Cottrell
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People are freezing hot water bottles to help them sleep in the heatwave - but is it safe?
It's a simple hack to help you drift off, but you need to be careful
By Millie Hurst
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Are you using your fan all-wrong? Expert reveals the correct fan position to keep a room cool
Disclaimer: you will need two fans
By Millie Hurst
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This Mornings Ruth Langsford shares the portable gadget keeping her cool this summer
It's available from Amazon for £12.99
By Rebecca Knight
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Goodbye gas! Hello the game-changing trial that will transform how we heat our homes
OVO Energy is kicking the carbon out of central heating
By Jacky Parker
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Why your energy company could owe you £30 in compensation from 1st May
Ofgem is cracking down on switching mistakes
By Rebecca Knight