Martin Lewis Explains How Smart Meters Can Lower Your Energy Bills Monday, December 29, 2025 smartmeters energy tariffs savings consumption martinlewis household bills efficiency evcharging Martin Lewis, the well-known personal finance expert, has shared valuable advice on reducing household energy expenses by making use of smart meters. In a recent episode of his BBC podcast, he responded to a listener’s … Read More
£25 Heated Pod Cuts Drying Time and Damp Odours – Now Half Price at Argos for Black Friday Friday, November 28, 2025 laundry drying heatedpod beldray blackfriday argos winter energy appliances home When winter hits and temperatures drop, drying laundry becomes a sluggish and frustrating task. You’re left choosing between damp-smelling clothes or cranking up the tumble dryer and watching your electricity bill soar. That … Read More
Planned Solar Farm on Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Scaled Back After Community Feedback Friday, November 28, 2025 solar bridgwater taunton canal solarfarm floodrisk community energy somerset landscaping A proposed solar farm on the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal has been scaled back following input from local residents and environmental concerns. IBV Fordgate Solar Ltd. initially applied in late August to develop a … Read More
Bills Now Consume 80% of My Income – I Can’t Afford to Heat My Home, Even in Snow Wednesday, November 26, 2025 heating bills mortgage energy poverty income costofliving budget cold benefits Julie Prince, a 52-year-old civil servant from Somerset, faces a harsh reality: despite earning £27,000 annually, almost 80% of her income goes toward her mortgage and bills. This leaves her with barely enough money to cover … Read More
Somerset Church Secures £18,000 Grant to Pioneer Carbon Reduction Efforts Saturday, November 22, 2025 taunton minster somerset carbon cut church energy sustainability diocese environment Taunton Minster, a historic Grade I-listed church in Somerset, has been awarded an £18,000 grant from the Church of England’s national Demonstrator Grant programme to help reduce its carbon footprint and transition to greener … Read More
Frome Residents Lose Appeal Against Battery Energy Storage Facility Tuesday, November 18, 2025 battery energy storage frome fire safety planning construction environment infrastructure Residents of Frome have unsuccessfully challenged plans to construct a battery energy storage site adjacent to a busy residential neighborhood. These facilities store electricity during low demand periods, releasing it back … Read More