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Understanding the Smart Export Guaranteein 2 Minutes

What Is the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)? The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a government-backed scheme that pays you for the electricity your solar panels send back to the grid. If your home generates more energy than it uses — especially with solar PV and battery...

Understanding the Smart Export Guaranteein 2 Minutes

When your solar panels produce more electricity than your home uses, that power doesn’t go to waste — it goes back to the grid. And under the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), your energy supplier pays you for every unit you export. Think of it as cash-back for unused...

Are Green Homes Worth More on the Market?

Yes — energy-efficient homes do sell for more. Retrofitting your home with solar, insulation, or a heat pump isn’t just about saving money on bills. It’s also a smart investment. In fact, UK homes with strong EPC ratings (A or B) consistently sell faster and for up to...

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Heat Pump Grants 

Want £7,500 toward a heat pump? Here’s how to get it. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is the UK government’s main grant for replacing old fossil fuel heating systems with efficient, low-carbon heat pumps. And yes — you’re probably eligible. Here’s how the process...

How Loft Insulation Prevents 25% Heat Loss

Heat rises — and without loft insulation, much of it escapes through your roof. That’s why uninsulated lofts can account for up to 25% of total home heat loss. It’s one of the quickest, cheapest, and most carbon-effective upgrades you can make — and it lays the...

What Is the DNO and Why Does It Matter?

If you’re installing solar panels or a heat pump, DNO approval is a must. But what is the DNO? Why do you need their permission? And how does EcoGlow handle it for you? Let’s break it down. Book My DNO-Compliant Install What’s Involved in My Survey? What Is the DNO?...