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Tamara Birch
Tamara is a journalist with more than six years experience writing about environmental topics. This includes advising small businesses on cost-effective ways tom become more sustainable, from installing to solar panels and heat pumps and reducing waste. She has used her journalist and research skills to become highly knowledgeable on sustainable initiatives, issues, and solutions to help consumers do their bit for the environment – all while reducing monthly costs. Now, she’s using this experience to advise homeowners on the benefits of installing low-carbon technologies. She is also qualified in offering innovative initiatives to improve sustainability practices in businesses, from advertising to marketing and publishing.
Her passion for sustainability and eco-friendly solutions stems from a long obsession with nature and animals and ensuring they feel looked after. In her free time, Tamara enjoys reading fantasy novels, visiting the gym, and going on long walks in new areas.
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How much do heat pumps actually cost? Heat pumps can cut your energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint, and improve your home. Here's how much they cost.Isobel O'Sullivan -
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High gas costs biggest driver of UK electricity bills, UKERC says Expensive gas prices are responsible for 66% of the rise in household electricity bills, according to new analysis by the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC).Tamara Birch -
Geely adds EM-i plug-in hybrid to its line-up Chinese manufacturer Geely has unveiled a new plug-in hybrid SUV model, which is expected to launch in the UK in February.Tamara Birch -
Warm Home Discount extended until 2030 for millions of families Millions of eligible families will receive the Warm Home Discount of £150 every winter until 2030/2031, the government has confirmed.Tamara Birch -
Go Geothermal announces new CTC EcoAir C100 series heat pump Heating equipment supplier Go Geothermal has unveiled a series of new CTC EcoAir C100 heat pumps.Louise Frohlich -
Top plug-in hybrids cost £1,000 more a year than EVs Drivers in the UK could be saving £1,000 a year by choosing an electric vehicle (EV), according to expert analysis which has found that the top-selling plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) are more expensive to run than manufacturers claim.Tamara Birch -
Donut Lab releases world-first all-solid-state EV battery British battery experts Donut Lab have launched the world’s first solid state electric vehicle (EV) battery, which it claims offers faster charging times, and more energy density, as well as being safer.Tamara Birch -
Low-income households at risk of being shut out of EV market Households earning £40,000 a year risk being left behind in the UK’s transition to electric vehicles (EV), according to Autotrader’s No Driver Left Behind 2026 report, posing a threat to the UK’s net zero goals.Tamara Birch