Energy Guides

How to monitor electricity usage at home

Learn how to monitor how much electricity your appliances are using so you can make smart, energy-efficient decisions for your home.

Moving house checklist, Northern Ireland

Getting ready to move house in Northern Ireland? We’ve put together this guide to make sure you’ve got everything covered as you start your next chapter.

Compare electricity plans & prices

Compare electricity plans & prices from NI suppliers – An online guide

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

Electric car charging times - the complete guide

UK ban on new petrol & diesel vehicles

Find out everything you need to know about the UK 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and how it will affect you.

The complete guide to electric car batteries

Get up to speed with everything you need to know about electric car batteries.

Which appliances use the most electricity in homes?

If you’re wondering which appliances use the most electricity at home, heating and cooling devices are usually top of the list.

Essential guide to air fryer energy consumption

Are air fryers cheap to run? Essential guide to air fryer energy consumption

Guide to smart home energy efficiency

See how using smart home technology can make your home more energy efficient.

The complete guide to solar panels

Everything you need to know about how energy from the sun creates clean, green electricity for homes and businesses in Northern Ireland.

Essential guide to heat pumps in 2024

Heat pumps are the primary method for decarbonising domestic space and water heating and are a key technology for helping achieve net zero emissions from domestic heating. The UK Government has announced a target of 600,000 heat pumps, per year by 2028. Let’s explore heat pumps, how they work and everything you need to think about before getting one.

Hydroelectricity - everything you need to know

In our complete guide to hydroelectric power, we’ll explore how the power of water can be harnessed to generate electricity for our homes. We’ll take a closer look at the basics of hydroelectric energy, how it works and its key advantages. You’ll also see how households can benefit from hydroelectric power in Northern Ireland and the UK.