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Battery backup for heating: will your home stay warm in a power cut?
Battery backup for heating could help keep your home warm during a power cut. Explore how it works with boilers and heat pumps, what affects runtime and whether expanding your battery could provide longer support.

Leah Robson
Oct 277 min read


Battery backup for storms: how to prepare your home
Battery backup for storms starts with a little preparation. Learn how to check your reserve settings, give your battery time to charge and plan which essentials to keep powered if the electricity goes off.

Leah Robson
Oct 275 min read


Home battery backup: will your battery work in a power cut?
Home battery backup could keep your lights on during a power cut, but it depends on how your system is installed. We explain what your battery could power, how long it might last and the questions to ask before you buy.

Leah Robson
Oct 275 min read


Sigenergy battery storage: a practical guide to adding capacity with the Sigenergy BAT 10.0 Battery Add-On
Get more storage from the system you already own. Explore the Sigenergy BAT 10.0 add-on, what it adds to your home and YEYW's current installation availability.

Leah Robson
Oct 215 min read


Tariff shifting: could extra battery storage help you buy more electricity for less?
Your battery can store cheaper grid electricity as well as solar power. Discover how extra capacity could carry that lower-cost energy further into your day.

Leah Robson
Oct 216 min read


Battery storage extensions: is it time to add more?
Exporting solar electricity by day, then buying it back in the evening? Extra battery capacity could help. Here is how to tell whether an extension fits your home.

Leah Robson
Oct 217 min read


Heat pump grant cuts: should you move ahead or wait?
Headlines about potential heat pump grant cuts can make planning difficult. We explain what is confirmed and how to take your next step with confidence.

Leah Robson
Oct 145 min read


How to Buy a Heat Pump: A Homeowner’s Guide
Learn how to buy a heat pump, from surveys and sizing to quotes, grants and installation. Know what to ask before choosing an installer.

Leah Robson
Sep 2912 min read


Plug-in solar becomes legal on 27 August: what you need to know before you buy
Plug-in solar becomes legal in the UK from 27 August 2026. Find out how it works, what the new rules mean and what to check before you buy.

Leah Robson
Aug 1810 min read


Why The New Electricity VAT Cut Quietly Tips The Balance Toward Heat Pumps
Apologies - a link in the newsletter was meant to take you to the plug-in solar blog. This link will take you there: https://www.yourenergyyourway.co.uk/post/plug-in-solar-becomes-legal-on-27-august-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-buy If you’ve been watching the news, you might have heard that Andy Burnham has cut VAT on household electricity from 5% to 0%, starting 1 October 2026. On the surface, it sounds like another small cost‑of‑living measure. But if you look at what’s

Leah Robson
Jul 285 min read


£9000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant for Oil & LPG Homes
If your home is heated with oil or LPG, there’s good news: you can now get £9000 off the cost of a heat pump through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).

Leah Robson
Jul 285 min read


Demystifying Heat Pumps: How They Heat and Cool
More about heat pumps and how they heat a home vs an aircon used for cooling. Both are heat pumps - they just operate differently.

Leah Robson
Jul 710 min read


Why summer is the best time to install a heat pump
Install your heat pump in summer to avoid the winter rush, secure your grant in good time, and head into colder weather with a fully optimised, low‑carbon heating system already in place.

Leah Robson
Jun 235 min read


Before You Spend £10k - £20k on Your Home Energy Upgrades, Read This First
Before investing £10k–£20k in home energy upgrades, here are the key things every homeowner should consider about solar, batteries, heat pumps and long-term value.

Leah Robson
Jun 184 min read


Taking Back Control: How One Family Switched to a Heat Pump, Solar Panels and Battery Storage
A real customer story showing how renewable technology can make everyday home life warmer, smarter and easier to manage, while helping reduce reliance on the grid.

Leah Robson
Jun 165 min read


Menopause Cooling Solutions: How Solar-Powered Air Conditioning Can Support Better Sleep
Explore perimenopause and menopause cooling solutions with solar-powered air conditioning. Learn how a cooler bedroom can support comfort, sleep and better energy use at home.

Leah Robson
May 235 min read


Plan Ahead, Stay Comfortable: Why Solar and Air Conditioning Work Better Together
Discover why air conditioning and solar PV make a smart pairing for a more comfortable, energy-efficient home. Plan ahead with Your Energy Your Way and stay cooler when warmer weather arrives.

Leah Robson
May 215 min read


Why Switch Now? Making the Move from Oil or LPG to a Heat Pump
If your home relies on oil or LPG, switching to a heat pump could help reduce running costs, cut emissions and protect you from rising energy prices. Here’s why now could be the right time to start exploring your options.

Leah Robson
Apr 294 min read


Electricity vs Gas Prices in the UK: What’s Changing for Homeowners?
Electricity vs gas prices in the UK could be changing. Here’s a simple breakdown of what the government is proposing and what it could mean for your home and energy bills.

Leah Robson
Apr 283 min read


New Government Plans: Making EVs, Heat Pumps and Solar Work for More Homes
The UK government is introducing changes to make EV charging, heat pumps and solar more accessible. Discover what’s planned for 2026 and beyond.

Leah Robson
Apr 284 min read
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