EPC C by 2030: Why Landlords Should Consider HHR storage heaters
The government has formally confirmed the 2030 deadline for private rental properties to achieve an EPC Band C rating. With another regulatory update, following the Decent Homes Plan, landlords face a dual challenge: meeting immediate safety standards while planning for the EPC C 2030 landlords mandate. Under the current EPC (SAP) calculations, running older, inefficient…
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Prevent Energy Anxiety: Predictable Heating Bills in 2026
When low temperatures hit, many people across the UK are hesitating to turn their heating on, worried about what it might cost them later. Organisations like Age UK and Citizens Advice are reporting rising levels of “energy anxiety” amongst over half of UK pensioners and households on fixed incomes. While the April 2026 energy price…
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Coming Soon – Fischer Solar & Battery Storage
A Smarter Way to Power Your Home Is Almost Here Fischer is proud to announce the upcoming launch of its Solar & Battery Storage offering, arriving at the end of April 2026. As energy prices continue to fluctuate and more UK homeowners look for ways to take control of their energy usage, solar and battery…
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2026 Decent Homes Update: Private Rental Heating Guide
As of January 2026, the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) has been expanded into the private rented sector, placing new legal responsibilities on private landlords across the UK, in addition to those who own social housing. This follows as in 2023, the English Housing Survey uncovered 3.8 million privately rented homes failed to meet decent standards…
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Oil Price Surges: Is It Time for More UK Homes to Go Electric?
As a result of the conflict in the Middle East, heating oil prices have surged, leaving 1.7m homes in the UK facing rising energy costs as prices more than doubled in just one week. This has created what many are now calling the “oil trap” — a situation where costs can jump overnight and as…
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Energy Prices Change. Heat Loss Doesn’t.
With the energy price cap reviewed every three months, what’s certain is that energy prices will consistently rise and fall. However, one thing that will stay exactly the same is that your property will keep losing heat if it’s not efficiently insulated, regardless of the unit price of electricity or gas. And that’s often the…
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The Rise in UK Gas Prices (Again!) and What It Means for Homes
Over the past few years, UK households have been impacted by increases in energy costs — even when prices ease temporarily, they rarely stay settled for a long period. The latest gas price increase in the UK is another reminder of how exposed household heating costs remain to global markets. While electricity costs are expected…
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The Warm Homes Plan Explained: What it Means for UK Homes
What is the warm homes plan in simple terms? The Warm Homes Plan is a UK Government initiative designed to improve home insulation, reduce reliance on gas heating and support the transition to low-carbon electric heating systems over the next decade. Announced in early 2026, it forms part of a long-term strategy to make homes…
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Energy Bills Will Fall in 2026: What’s Changing and Why It Matters
If you’ve been confused by headlines about falling energy bills in 2026, you’re not alone. Energy bills have dominated household budgets for years, but from April 2026, average UK energy bills are expected to fall. This change reflects adjustments in how renewable energy projects and insulation schemes are funded, rather than a sudden drop in…
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