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In this week’s edition of The Cut, we’ve got record application numbers for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and more plug-in solar news.
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Record number of homes apply for Boiler Upgrade Scheme The number of people applying for Boiler Upgrade Scheme vouchers increase by 81% in July as gas prices remain volatile -
The Cut: Plug-in solar arrives just in time for new price cap In this week's edition of The Cut, we've got plug-in solar panels being made legal, the new energy price cap and Anker SOLIX's new battery. -
Plug-in solar panels are now legal in the UK Plug-in solar panels are now legal in the UK after the government changed the law and made sure they're safe -
Octopus Energy and Project Solar win big at the Solar Satisfaction Awards Octopus Energy is the best solar installer in the UK, according to the first-ever Solar Satisfaction Survey from The Eco Experts. -
Ofgem: Energy price cap to rise by 4% to £1,723 on 1st October Energy bills for a typical household will be £60 more expensive from 1st October. -
The Cut: Can plug-in solar fight the energy price cap? In this week's edition of The Cut, we're looking ahead to two big things: the next energy price cap and roll out of plug-in solar.
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The UK’s biggest energy supplier says prices will begin at about £450 and the panels could save customers £150.
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