Energy Guides

How to monitor electricity usage at home

8 Mins Read

Learn how to monitor how much electricity your appliances are using so you can make smart, energy-efficient decisions for your home.

Moving house checklist, Northern Ireland

11 Mins Read

Getting ready to move house in Northern Ireland? We’ve put together this guide to make sure you’ve got everything covered as you start your next chapter.

Compare electricity plans & prices

10 Mins Read

Compare electricity plans & prices from NI suppliers – An online guide

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

8 Mins Read

Electric car charging times - the complete guide

UK ban on new petrol & diesel vehicles

8 Mins Read

Find out everything you need to know about the UK 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and how it will affect you.

The complete guide to electric car batteries

8 Mins Read

Get up to speed with everything you need to know about electric car batteries.

Guide to smart home energy efficiency

8 Mins Read

See how using smart home technology can make your home more energy efficient.

Helpful tips during a power cut

9 Mins Read

Everything you need to know if you experience a power cut in Northern Ireland.

Essential guide to energy efficient lighting

7 Mins Read

Let’s explore the benefits of making the simple upgrade to energy-efficient lighting in your home. See how your choice of lighting can cut your bills and your carbon footprint.

Essential guide to heat pumps in 2024

13 Mins Read

Heat pumps are the primary method for decarbonising domestic space and water heating and are a key technology for helping achieve net zero emissions from domestic heating. The UK Government has announced a target of 600,000 heat pumps, per year by 2028. Let’s explore heat pumps, how they work and everything you need to think about before getting one.

Hydroelectricity - everything you need to know

7 Mins Read

In our complete guide to hydroelectric power, we’ll explore how the power of water can be harnessed to generate electricity for our homes. We’ll take a closer look at the basics of hydroelectric energy, how it works and its key advantages. You’ll also see how households can benefit from hydroelectric power in Northern Ireland and the UK.

Top tips to reduce your carbon footprint

7 Mins Read

Cutting our carbon footprints is a vital part of tackling climate change. In this guide, we’re going to explore exactly what your carbon footprint is and why it’s important for the planet. We’ll also look at some practical ways to reduce your carbon footprint.