Fuel Prices

Energy Prices - Heat Pump vs Gas Boiler

Energy Prices - Heat Pump vs Gas Boiler

The UK is set to be hit by huge increases in both gas and electricity prices with many paying more than double the price they paid 12 months ago. In October 2022, energy prices are expected to surge again, leaving a lot of us wondering what we should do.

Alto Energy and Powervault Become Affiliate Partners

Alto Energy and Powervault Become Affiliate Partners

Powervault and Alto Energy share a commitment to helping UK households dramatically reduce their carbon footprint and help drive toward Net Zero; because of this shared vision we have agreed to work together as affiliate partners, giving our respective customers access to the associated technology of another trusted UK supplier.

Running costs of heat pumps versus gas boilers

Running costs of heat pumps versus gas boilers

A new report by the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) has shown that the ever-increasing prices of fossil fuels means that gas boilers are become more expensive to run. The analysis below shows that, with an efficient heat pump, households can now save up to 27% on their heating bills compared to a gas boiler.

Energy-Efficient Homes High on the Buyers Agenda

Energy-Efficient Homes High on the Buyers Agenda

According to a new survey from property firm Savills, the majority of property buyers are prepared to pay more for a home primarily using renewable energy. In fact, homes with heat pumps demand a 59% premium compared to regional averages.

Urgh... Energy Prices

Urgh... Energy Prices

Whoever you are, and wherever you live in the UK, rising energy prices are something we are all becoming accustomed to. The skyrocketing price of wholesale gas in Europe has driven a huge increase in the price we pay for our energy, both gas and electricity. In this article we look at what this means for heat pump owners compared to traditional fossil fuels, and whether there’s anything you can do about it.

British Gas Raise Prices AGAIN

British Gas Raise Prices AGAIN

August 10th, British Gas stated that their prices would be AGAIN rising, this time by 3.8% - or £44 per year, affecting 3.5m people nationwide. This rise in prices follows on from their 5.5% rise in gas prices last May and will come into effect on October 1st.