Is Sleeping With the Air Conditioning On Bad for You?
No, if it’s correctly positioned and set to a sensible temperature. I cover both of those at every bedroom installation. Here’s what actually matters.
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Does it matter if your solar or heat pump installer is MCS certified?
Yes. Without it, you lose the BUS Grant and the Smart Export Guarantee. I’ve seen this mistake cost homeowners thousands. Here’s what to verify before agreeing to anything.
Are All MCS Certified Installers the Same?
No, and I say that as one. The certificate tells you the minimum standard was met. It tells you nothing about design quality, commissioning, or what happens in year three.
Matt Bell ELMS Round 2 Report: DSQ at Paul Ricard
AES Renewables Director Matt Bell ran 2nd in the Ligier #11 at Paul Ricard before fuel issues ended ELMS Round 2. Full report.
Is it safe to go with the cheapest quote for solar panels or a heat pump?
The most consistent pattern when AES gets called out to fix an installation: it was the cheapest quote. Here’s what to actually check before choosing anyone.
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in the UK?
A 4kWp system costs between £6,000 and £8,000 installed in 2026. Here are the real figures, what drives the price, and what you actually get for your money.
My neighbour had a bad experience with Solar or a Heat Pump, are they unreliable?
No, but poorly installed ones are. The pattern across every call-out we receive to fix someone else’s work is consistent. Here’s what goes wrong, and how to avoid becoming one of those…
Tesla Powerwall Reward Card Extended 2026
Tesla’s Next Million Powerwall programme has been extended. New deadlines, same reward. Here’s what changed, who qualifies, and why now still makes sense.
£9,000 Heat Pump Grant: What It Means for Hampshire Homes
The government has raised the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant to £9,000 for oil and LPG homes. Here’s what it means for Hampshire homeowners.
Matt Bell Finishes P4 at Barcelona ELMS Round 1
Matt Bell and the Eurointernational #11 ran at the front of the LMP3 class all race at Barcelona, held P3 before a pit lane penalty dropped them to fourth. His update from…