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.
Hosepipe ban: the households allowed to ignore it, and how to join them
The buried pipe that cools your home using the ground, almost without electricity
How long will the heatwave last? What the forecast says about the August heat
Petrol v electric under a thermal camera: efficiency made visible
Is cooling your home cheaper and greener than heating it? The numbers might surprise you
Hosepipe ban: what you can't do in the garden or with your pool this summer
Car air conditioning: the recirculation button that cools faster and uses less fuel
Is a reversible heat pump just an air conditioner? What it really means for your bills
Ceiling fans: how many degrees cooler they really feel, and what a day of use costs
Why trains slow down in a heatwave: the truth about buckling rails
Solar panels in the heatwave: why the hottest days generate less power, not more
