The latest energy stories
Market moves, regulator decisions, weather events and practical advice — every story is written for UK households by the Selectra UK team. Page 1 of 3.
Your soundbar and console wake up with the TV: the hidden signal in the HDMI cable
Bills included in your rent: are you paying more for electricity than you would with your own meter?
Charging an electric car at home: three-pin plug, commando socket or 7kW wallbox compared
How a £15 plug-in energy monitor reveals which appliances are quietly running up your electricity bill
Kettle, toaster, coffee machine: the breakfast appliance that really costs you
Electric heaters compared: what a fan heater, oil-filled radiator or convector really costs per hour
Kettle, microwave or saucepan: which is the cheapest and quickest way to boil water?
Wood-burning stove or pellet stove: comparing running costs and the rules before winter
Summer 2026 in review: record heat, more than 2,700 heat deaths and a drought that gripped the country
Electric heating: why no £600 radiator warms a room better than a £25 one
Switched off, your smart bulb still uses power: up to £11 a year for ten bulbs
How much does it really cost to charge an electric bike or scooter each year?
Chinese electric cars in the UK: brands now take 15% of the market, with no EU-style tariffs
Leaving your phone charger plugged in with nothing attached: what it really costs each year
Your fridge is probably set too cold: how to check the real temperature and cut the bill
How hot could British summers get, and what it means for your home and energy bills
Cleaning your extractor and vents: damp and indoor air before autumn sets in
Car air con or windows down: which one uses less fuel, depending on your speed
The Met Office's autumn outlook is unusual this year, and your winter bills could feel it
A combination microwave instead of your oven: over £16 a year, but not for every home
The viral plastic-bottle air cooler promises to drop the temperature by 5C: scientists put it to the test
Urban heat island: why London can be up to 10°C hotter than the countryside
Fitting fixed air conditioning: what it costs, how long it takes, and why to book now
Why Spanish electricity is nearly free on summer afternoons, and whether it could happen in Britain
The summer 2026 reckoning: what your cooling really added to the bill
El Niño is building towards a peak: what it could mean for the UK winter and your bills
Pool or hot tub at 30°C: algae on the way and the pump quietly running up your bill
Gas prices are climbing again, and the winter ahead looks costly for households
Heat-pump or condenser tumble dryer: how much the choice costs over a year
