Everything Tagged with Sustainable Living

A UK home using a battery system to keep lights on during a power cut, showing real-world backup capability.

can a home battery work during a power cut

By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-04-11 00:10:28 · Updated: 2026-08-17 20:24:20

Battery backup for business can keep selected equipment running during a power cut, but only if the system is designed for backup.

Description: An informative clean diagram showing the different types of permission and approval involved in a UK home EV charger installation, with separate labelled pathways f...

Do You Need Permission to Install an EV Charger at Home?

By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-06-28 23:09:19 · Updated: 2026-08-01 07:20:13

However, “no planning permission” does not mean “no checks, approvals or paperwork”.

Description: An informative clean diagram showing the Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump process in England and Wales, with simple labelled stages: property check, heat loss survey...

BUS Grant for Heat Pumps 2026: Eligibility and £7,500 Subsidy

By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-07-18 15:22:04 · Updated: 2026-07-26 18:16:48

The grant is not based on heat pump size, so an eligible 4 kW air source heat pump and an eligible 6 kW air source heat pump receive the same subsidy.

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