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Archives for November 2014

Inverter position
Hi all my inverter is situated in the loft as this was the only option. However, am thinking that the extreme conditions in winter and summer are not ideal for such electrical equipment and would shorten its service life. I think such equipment should be in a stable environment. Should I look at boxing it in /insulating it…
Can I "Replace" my white foam cavity wall insulation
Hi I have a 1960s property that has "White polystyrene type" cavity wall insulation that must have been blown in at some time. Over the years modifications like running cables through the cavity has put some holes in this and to be honest when I last looked as few years ago it did not look like it was a very good job. As I…
Solar >>> deemed export vs. actual export
Would the installation of a smart meter move an electricity supplier's solar electricity customer from deemed export to actual export? Would actual export metering place a customer in a less advantageous position?
Question: Gas to electricity generators
I see that there are boilers that incorporate gas to electricity generators. Why cannot we not buy domestic standalone gas to electricity generators?
Solar Edge warranty extension
I have 2 solar edge inverters should I extend the warranties from 12 years to 20 or 25 for £158 or £256 respectively per inverter. If solar edge go bust I would expect to get nothing
eurosolar any comments?
visited by eurosolar today, signed to get electrics done next weekend, have 5 days to cancel contract, any comments please
How your brain tricks you into thinking you're greener than you actually are
The short side of the story is that more people associate Greener with symbolically significant behavioral attributes such as hybrid cars and solar panels while neglecting less fashionable data, such as how many, how far, how big. http://wapo.st/1BQjKeQ
Can you put panels facing NORTH?
My sister in Law has seen how well are panels are doing and is looking at getting panels fitted. Her house faces South and is a semi detached. The front part of the roof has room for max 5 panels so 1.25Kws The East facing roof has room for max 8 panels so 2.0Kws. Is there any point in putting 3 panels on the rear so north…
Energysave Northwest
Coming to do loft and cavity insulation in next few weeks .Has anyone had any dealings with them and what are they like .:beer:
Salcon free solar panels - remove from roof?
I hope someone on here can help! Back in 2012 we had free solar panels put on our roof from Salcon. No problems then, we were getting cheap electric, so happy days. We were notified that the installers had gone into liquidation, but someone came round and tested the solar panels and told us everything was ok and legal and…
Defra Approved
Hello all, My wife keeps nagging for a log burner, but with all the work we or doing to our house at the moment im not sure we can stretch to it. I have read quite a few threads and the general opinion is to stay away from cheap stoves. We have seen a stove that is £400 (Which i personally don't consider to be cheap), but…
Break even
Hi, Has anyone actually reached their projected break even date, or happy that they are on course to meet it? Has anyone even reached / surpassed this and are now in positive territory? Would give encouragement to us newbies to hear from you.
Home solar, my findings after 12 months
When I looked at getting home pv solar panels back in September 2013 I really struggled to find data on typical annual yield for a 4KW home system. So now I've had my installation for 12 months I wanted to post my findings to help other people considering a solar installation. Here's an overview of the installation: -…
Solar PV >>> What happens from 1 January 2015?
Energy Saving Trust appears to have withdrawn solar information from its site. Calculator no longer available. I am waiting for some funds to invest in solar PV. What happens if I miss the December deadline? Will there be a new tariff?

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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