If you’ve ever opened your energy bill, glanced at the total, and thought “I don’t know how they’ve worked that out”, you’re not alone. We regularly speak to residents who feel confused - or even anxious - about their gas and electricity bills. It can be hard to tell...
Are You Getting the Best Rate for the Solar Power You Export? – FIT or SEG?
If you’ve already got solar panels on your home, you’re likely saving on your electricity bills – but are you getting paid properly for the electricity you export back to the grid? Whether you installed your system years ago or only recently, you may be missing out on...
How to Set Up SEG Payments for Your Home Solar and Battery System
If you’ve had solar panels (and possibly a battery) installed at home, you could be earning money by selling any extra electricity you generate back to the grid. This is done through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). But the process of signing up can feel confusing,...
How to Lower Your Heating Bills Without Feeling the Chill: Try Adjusting Your Boiler Flow Temperature
If you’re looking for a low-cost way to cut your heating bills without sacrificing comfort, tweaking one setting on your boiler could be the answer. It’s a change many people don’t realise they can make, but it can lead to noticeable energy savings, especially if you...
RTS Meter Phase Out: What Lancashire Residents Need to Know in 2025
If you heat your home with electricity and are on a tariff like Economy 7 or ComfortPlus, you might have something called a Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meter. These meters have helped manage heating and water systems since the 1980s, but the technology behind them...
Getting Paid for Your Solar Power: What’s the Smart Export Guarantee?
What is the Smart Export Guarantee? If you’ve got solar panels or you're thinking about installing them, you might have heard about the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). But what is it, and how can it benefit you? Here’s a simple guide to help you understand how SEG...






