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All our news covers different aspects and topics. The Consumer Rights news team publishes daily information regarding the ECO sector, energy technology and daily updates surrounding changes to the energy industry. These articles are updated regularly on our website so consumers have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding the energy sector.

How to Check if You Qualify and Apply Today Thinking about lowering your energy bills and making your home greener? A solar panels grant could be the answer. These government-backed schemes help cover installation costs so families, homeowners, tenants, and landlords can go green without a huge upfront bill. The key question is simple: Am

Your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is more than just a legal formality, it’s a powerful tool for understanding how energy-efficient your home really is. Whether you’re planning to sell, rent, or improve your property, checking your EPC rating can help you make smarter decisions, reduce your bills, and stay compliant with regulations. This guide explains:

ECO4 & LA Flex Funding in St. Asaph Consumer Rights – Helping People – Helping St. Asaph Our staff at Consumer Rights CIC have been assisting St. Asaph residents in reducing their energy costs and contributing to the UK’s efforts to cut carbon emissions for the past few years. We are committed to helping St.

Reading an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) can seem complicated at first, but understanding each section makes it a valuable tool for assessing a property’s energy efficiency and potential cost savings. This guide walks you through an EPC step by step, highlighting the key areas to focus on and how to understand the information. By the

What’s Still Available? The Household Support Fund (HSF) has been extended until the 31st of March 2026, providing an extra £742 million to local councils in England to help vulnerable households with food, fuel, and essential costs. This guide explains what’s still available, how councils are distributing help, and how you can apply if you’re

Common Retrofit Risks and How They Are Managed Energy-efficient retrofit introduces risk that does not arise in new build. The asset already exists. Its condition, constraints, and performance history are often only partly known. Most retrofit failure is not caused by poor workmanship alone. It results from weak assessment, unclear responsibility, or unmanaged interfaces. These

What You Need to Know If you live in the UK and own a smartphone or tablet, here’s a heads-up: at 3pm this Sunday, 7 September 2025, your device is likely to burst into life with a loud, siren-like alarm. Don’t panic, it’s just a government test of the Emergency Alerts system, and no action

Only a Few Days Left to Apply for 30 Hours Free Childcare in England Attention, working parents: the clock is ticking. If you’re aiming to benefit from the expanded 30 Hours Free Childcare scheme for your child in September, your application must land by Sunday, 31st August 2025, just three days from now. No exceptions.

The country’s pothole plague has become a menace, slowing everyone’s journeys, putting the lives of drivers and cyclists at risk, and pushing up repair costs for hard-pressed drivers. But, according to Transport Secretary Louise Haigh, this will change as the Government plans to fix up to a million more potholes a year.  The Transport Secretary

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