Heating

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The new vessel during a test outing on the loch

New £2m vessel for Loch Ness cruise after tours run out of capacity

SNP ministers are being told to utilise Scotland’s geothermal potential.

Exclusive Ignoring 'significant' gothermal power source 'risks energy security'

The government's price cap will see households pay 13 per cent more for their bills

Some face £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to fixed energy tariff

The GMB union want new gas boilers to be 'hydrogen ready'

Exclusive Hydrogen-ready boilers call as Westminster and Holyrood at odds

Richard Stein and Sally Lovell who have decided to put their home, Harbour Island, off the coast of Argyll, up for sale.

“We’re selling our magical 9.7 acre Scottish island for £1.25m”

Inside sleek detached house featured on Scotland's Home of the Year

Combining a barbecue and a fire pit, this is such a bargain for £34

This gorgeous grill and firepit is only £34 - if you catch the deal

Inside the striking and stylish home named Scotland's 'best building'

Rosemary Gallagher

Paying the Middle East premium

The Silentnight heated blanket has a 63% saving at the moment

Silentnight electric blanket is down to £24.29 in spring clearance

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UK net zero strategy 'wearing thin' with public, says report

According to a proposed new law, many homes will have no option but to install an expensive heat pump (Picture: Damien Meyer)

SNP warned net zero plans contain 'significant risks'

Oil rigs anchored in the Cromarty Firth

Exclusive Could Scotland's old coal mines be used to generate geothermal power?

Heated garments are incredibly useful in the winter - but they don't usually come this cheap

This £20 heated vest is selling fast as shoppers ditch bulky coats

The UK Government has urged the Scottish Government to follow its plan Picture: Adobe Stock

Explainer What is the Warm Homes Plan and will it bring down my bills?

The Autumn Budget might have brought a glimmer of hope - but there’s a catch

The truth behind the £150 energy bill cut nobody mentions

The De’Longhi Dragon 4 delivers fast, efficient heat – ideal for keeping cold corners warm through winter.

De’Longhi Dragon 4 drops to £99 in rare price low

I moved to Leith, but my gorgeous new home has been invaded Gaby Soutar

Rachel Reeves’ Budget is on Wednesday (Photo by Matthew Horwood / POOL / AFP)

Exclusive Nearly three quarters of Scots expect economy to worsen in next year

Winter Fuel Payments don't legally need to be spent on energy or heating bills (Photo: Pexels)

You don’t have to spend Winter Fuel Payments on energy - smarter uses

Many remote workers are looking for cheap ways to stay warm while working from home this winter (Photo: Pexels)

The warmest (and coldest) rooms for remote workers to save on heating

An ice sculpture of classic two-up, two-down terraced homes has been unveiled.

An ice sculpture of classic terraced homes has been unveiled

Digital thermostats can help you save money on your gas bills

Hive Smart Thermostat hits lowest ever price in Black Friday sale

The arrival of snowy weather raises concerns for people with radio teleswitch service electric meters, as the ageing system is on life support (Picture: John Devlin)

Vulnerable Highlanders at risk of having no heating this winter Alistair Carmichael

Remote workers could struggle to stay warm at home without increasing energy bills (Photo: Pexels)

Working 'like a cat' at home can keep you warm without raising bills

This is the cheapest way to heat your home with a Dyson fan

This winter hack gets you a £400 Dyson heater for a tiny monthly fee

Plans that would require homeowners to switch heating systems from gas boilers to alternatives such as heat pumps have proved contentious

Exclusive SNP under pressure over 'stalled' heat pump installations

Many energy-saving tricks don’t require big renovations or expensive gadgets (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Cut energy bills with these 9 small hacks for a more efficient home

Experts warn households could save up to £700 by tackling two simple winter jobs (Photo: SEGB / SWNS)

These two checks before winter could save you £700 in heating costs

Asthma sufferers qualify for ECO4, which requires energy suppliers to fund and deliver energy efficiency improvements in UK homes

Ad Feature Million with asthma unaware they qualify for FREE energy grant

Compact, quiet, and low-energy - Russell Hobbs's fan heater is perfect for keeping you warm in the autumn

Save on heating bills with this bargain Russell Hobbs fan heater deal

Staying warm doesn’t have to mean high heating bills (Photo: Pexels)

9 tips to stay warm and save money - and when to put the heating on

Debonair Cooling team

Ad Feature Record sales for Debonair Cooling following warmest UK summer

Smart thermostats can save you money every month by using your energy more efficiently

Cheapest smart thermostats: save money on heating this autumn

The De’Longhi Dragon 4 is ideal for spaces up to 75 cubic metres and has a 10-year warranty

Save 47% on this top-rated De’Longhi heater before autumn sets in

Muriel Allison with Kate Forbes as she becomes the first resident in the world to install the Kight PowerHub battery storage energy system

Pensioner gets world-first energy system using F1 tech to cut bills

Union bosses want the door opened to harnessing hydrogen for heating homes

Exclusive Ministers warned not to 'close the door' on hydrogen for heating homes

Air Source Heat Pumps

Exclusive SNP accused of having have 'no plan' to ban boilers

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Seven must-read books this World Earth Day

The public will no longer face legal requirements to replace gas boilers

SNP scraps gas boiler ban amid fears heat pump push 'burdening' public

I was dreading replacing my old back boiler but BOXT made it quick and easy

I had my old back boiler replaced by BOXT - here's how it went

Swinney told to publish boiler ban plan amid 'damaging' business fears

Tom Daley enrols in British Gas' Get Set for Positive Energy education programme

Tom Daley goes back to school to learn Gen Alpha slang - like 'slay'

A double-decker bus has been given an upgrade

Iconic London double decker bus has been given a 'first class lounge'

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