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Britain’s Clean Energy Revolution: Building It at Home

SaveOnWatts, June 30 2025

The UK is ramping up its ambitions. On 23 June 2025, the government unveiled the Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan, aiming to double annual investment in frontier clean energy technologies: offshore wind, nuclear, hydrogen, alongside growing solar and storage industries to £30 billion per year by 2035. Meanwhile, experts at Solar Power Portal...

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Could an Iran–US War Push Up Your Energy Bills?

SaveOnWatts, June 27 2025

Rising tensions between the US and Iran have sparked fresh concerns over global energy markets. Most notably, Iran has threatened to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which around 20–25 % of the world’s oil and LNG passes daily. If Iran were to carry out that threat, it could herald another surge in energy bills, and...

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The Future of Energy Security: Why It Starts at Home

SaveOnWatts, June 26 2025

The UK’s energy landscape is once again making headlines after the government chose to walk away from a £25 billion deal that promised to supply British homes with renewable energy from Morocco. The Xlinks project, designed to deliver solar and wind power across thousands of kilometres of undersea cable, was expected to provide nearly 8% of...

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Heat Pumps Made Easier in the UK: But What Will It Mean for Your Energy Bills?

SaveOnWatts, May 29 2025

The UK government’s latest planning reform marks a major shift in the country's drive towards low-carbon home heating. In a bid to speed up the adoption of heat pumps, ministers have overhauled the planning rules that once hindered installations in many homes, especially in tightly packed urban

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Sunshine & Shares: Why Now Is a Bright Moment for Solar Investment

SaveOnWatts, May 22 2025

Imagine your portfolio basking in sunshine like rooftop panels at high noon. Solar isn’t just for eco-enthusiasts anymore, it’s capturing boardroom attention, social feeds and investment strategies alike. Photovoltaic module prices have plunged nearly 90 percent since 2010, transforming solar from fringe novelty to mainstream power player. Even...

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Rising Global Prices? Here’s Why Energy Savings Start at Home

SaveOnWatts, April 8 2025

Recent moves by the United States to impose sweeping new import tariffs, 10% on the UK, 20% on the EU, and 54% on China, are already triggering ripples across global markets. These aren’t just numbers on a policy sheet; they will have a real and lasting impact on household energy costs in the

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Why Spring Is the Smartest Time to Start Your Solar Journey

SaveOnWatts, April 4 2025

For those thinking about solar energy, whether it’s a full rooftop system or a modest balcony setup, spring is the sweet spot! It’s the start of those lovely longer days, sunlight hours surge, and energy habits shift from winter survival to summer preparation. It’s also when early adopters make decisions that pay off all year

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"Liberation Day": What Do Trump's Tariff's Mean for the UK Energy's Future?

SaveOnWatts, April 3 2025

The United States has just announced sweeping new import tariffs: 10% on the UK, 20% on the EU, and a staggering 54% on China. Framed as a push to "bring industry home," the move is already rippling across global markets. For the UK energy sector, already navigating a delicate energy mix, volatile prices, and heavy reliance on imports, this is...

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The UK Energy Crisis: Why Solar Energy Is the Smartest Way to Cut Your Energy Bills

SaveOnWatts, March 25 2025

As the UK grapples with a prolonged energy crisis, households across the country continue to face soaring energy bills and uncertainty around long-term support. While the government has introduced various schemes to provide temporary relief, recent developments suggest that relying on state support may not be sustainable. This makes now the...

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How the UK Government Can Boost Renewable Energy Adoption and Lower Energy Bills

SaveOnWatts, March 19 2025

As energy prices continue to strain household budgets, the UK government faces a critical opportunity to enhance renewable energy adoption, making it accessible to all socioeconomic groups and reducing energy costs nationwide. Recent indications of potential funding cuts to renewable initiatives, such as GB Energy, highlight the need for...

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