Mar 25, 2026 | Batteries, Electric Car, Energy, Heat Pump, Kona, Savings, Tesla, VW eGolf
When I tell people we have three electric cars, a heat pump, and a 4-bedroom house with an annual energy bill of around £1,000, they usually assume I spent a six-figure sum to get there. The reality is far more interesting. By buying second-hand and...
Jan 23, 2026 | Batteries, Electric Car, Energy, Heat Pump, Octopus Energy, Solar
Hey everyone, It’s been a whirlwind since the Daikin heat pump went live in October 2025 – ditching the old gas boiler for good and completing our multi-year journey to an all-electric, ultra-efficient home. With full 2024 solar data, early heat pump stats, and...
Dec 1, 2025 | Energy, Heat Pump
A few weeks ago, I posted that we’d finally ripped out the old gas boiler and gone all-in on an air-source heat pump. Well, the UK has gifted us its traditional “wet sunshine” autumn, so I thought I’d share some real-world numbers now we’ve had it running from 12th...
Oct 26, 2025 | Batteries, Energy, Heat Pump, Octopus Energy, Solar
Heat Pump Update: Week 2 – Radiators, Batteries, and Beating the Chill Last week, I shared the initial excitement (and a few teething problems) of installing my air-source heat pump over at Our Heartwarming Journey to a Greener Home with a Heat Pump. One week in, and...
Oct 17, 2025 | Energy, Heat Pump, Octopus Energy, Savings
A Big Step Toward a Cosier, Greener Home with a Heat Pump from Octopus Energy Last week, on October 6, 2025, our home became the stage for an exciting transformation. We decided to ditch our old, clunky gas boiler for a sleek, eco-friendly air-source heat pump (ASHP)...
Oct 3, 2025 | Electric Car, Energy, Heat Pump, Octopus Energy, Savings, Solar
Hey everyone! As the leaves start turning here in the UK, we’re on the cusp of a big change in our household. In just three days—on October 6th—Octopus Energy will be installing our brand-new Daikin heat pump, completing our multi-year quest to slash energy...
