Tag: electricity
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E.ON offers free electricity for three days this Christmas
E.ON is bringing some festive cheer early this year, offering customers three full days of free electricity over the Christmas period. The offer, running from 24–26 December 2025, is part of the company’s new Next Direct 18-month tariff and is designed to help households enjoy the holidays without worrying about rising energy costs. For many,…
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UK must lower electricity prices to boost heat pumps
The future of Britain’s green home revolution could hinge on one thing – the price of electricity. A new report from Mitsubishi Electric warns that unless power costs are reduced, millions of homeowners will be unable or unwilling to make the switch from gas boilers to low-carbon air source heat pumps. Despite growing public concern…
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3 Window Designs to Boost Daylight and Cut Electricity Use
When the clocks turn back and dusk starts to arrive earlier and earlier, your home’s electricity usage increases significantly. Many homes require artificial light sources during the day, particularly if the residents work from home. Combined with energy bills and other ever-increasing living costs, excessive electricity use can really start pinching. A home that does…
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Off-grid: how energy infrastructure impacts construction projects
Contractors must engage with grid operators early to avoid delays in their developments, writes Barrett Harris. Image: Dreamstime Among the several challenges facing UK construction, getting a quick connection to the electricity grid is fast becoming another hurdle to overcome. Recent soaring demand for connections has put the grid under significant pressure, with backlogs leading…
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Video | Electricity towers dismantled ahead of housing development
Electricity distributor UK Power Networks has dismantled three electricity towers in Mid Sussex to allow for the construction of a new residential development and community infrastructure north of Burgess Hill. Overhead electricity lines and towers by the A2300 were replaced with 1km of underground cables. Another tower is scheduled for removal from the local electricity…
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1.5m households could claim free electricity this weekend
With energy prices continuing to rise, many UK homeowners are searching for practical ways to lower their bills. This weekend, OVO Energy is offering around 1.5 million customers six hours of free electricity, providing a timely opportunity to reduce usage costs. It’s also a perfect moment to explore effective energy-saving tips that can help you…