Heating & Energy
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The best stove fans to disperse heat from your wood burner Save fuel and heat your home more evenly and efficiently with these cleverly designed stove fans -
The best draught excluders to keep your house warm this year Feeling a nippy breeze at your feet? The best draught excluders can block cool air in its tracks to leave your home feeling super snug -
Choose the best inverter for your solar panels The inverter is the heart of a solar PV system. We explain how solar inverters work and help you pick the right inverter for your panels -
How do heat pumps work: Everything you need to know Discover what a heat pump system is made from, how it operates and how to use one -
Solar battery costs A solar battery allows you to store electricity for use when the sun goes down. Here's our guide to the costs and benefits -
What size solar battery do I need? The right storage battery lets you use solar electricity in the dark, as well as when the sun shines – but it pays to get the right size -
Expert Reviews Energy Awards 2024: The results We reveal the best energy suppliers in Great Britain, based on your experiences -
EDF Energy (2023) review: Zero-carbon, poor service A good supplier if you want to reduce your carbon footprint, but one of the most poorly rated -
Scottish Power review: Green energy with acceptable service Impressive green credentials with reasonable customer service and value for money - best buy
Octopus Energy (2023) review: Our favourite energy supplier A multi-award-winning energy supplier, Octopus Energy is a great all-rounder -
Ovo Energy (2023) review: Not one of the best suppliers Unimpressive customer service and value for money but has options for environmentally minded customers -
British Gas (2023) review: Not the best or the worst You’ll get a lacklustre service from this long-established supplier and it’s not the best value -
Pigeon-proofing solar panels: How to keep birds off Pigeon droppings and nests can cause havoc with solar panels, but simple measures will keep them away – humanely and affordably