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‘Vampire Energy’: The quiet drain on your energy bills

Walk through any building after hours and you will see it. A row of tiny red lights on a shop counter. A glowing screen in a silent gym. The soft hum of a transformer in an empty workshop. Or, closer to home, the cluster of standby lights beneath the living Read more

By Dan Curtis, 2 weeks26/10/2026 ago
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Everything you need to know about plug-in solar panels

Plug-in solar panels offer an affordable way for Sussex homes to generate their own solar electricity. But are they worth it? Our plug-in solar power guide explains all.

By Juliet Richardson, 1 month24/09/2026 ago
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Maintenance and monitoring | Why community energy offers far greater customer value than a standalone installer

Across the UK, solar panel systems are suffering unnoticed performance declines after installation due to lack of maintenance. Community energy models like BHESCo’s Power Purchase Agreement, ensures ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and support, which align the interests of installers and organisations for long-term efficiency and savings.

By Dan Curtis, 2 months07/09/2026 ago
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MEES 2030: Sussex Landlords’ Guide to EPC C Compliance

MEES regulations are changing. Learn how Sussex landlords can prepare for EPC C requirements by 2030, avoid contractor shortages, and identify the most cost-effective improvements with an independent energy survey.

By Dan Curtis, 2 months04/09/2026 ago
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Warm Homes Loan Scheme 2026: What is it, how to apply, and why an energy survey is a wise first step

The UK Government’s new Warm Homes Plan is one of the most significant investments in home energy improvements for a generation. Alongside grants for eligible households, the government has announced a new programme of low-interest and zero-interest loans designed to help more homeowners access technologies that can reduce energy bills Read more

By Dan Curtis, 2 months24/08/2026 ago

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