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...
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...
Jan 16, 2023 | Energy, Octopus Energy, Savings, Solar
2022, well, what a year it was…. We’ve had some whacky things happen to the country and the world this year, let alone the energy price chaos that we have still. The guidance from OfGem is that the first quarter of 2023 will see a Price Cap increase to a level of...
Jul 28, 2022 | Energy, Octopus Energy, Savings
Trevs Energy Saving Tips Energy saving tips With the cost of energy going through the roof, it’s going to be a really tough time for many as we are already facing rising prices for food, fuel & interest rates, etc. In light, of this, a few little & larger...