First homes connected to £15.5m steam-powered heat network

New flats in Cardiff are the first residential buildings in the city to get heat and hot water from a new steam-powered green ...

Octopus Energy says adjusting boiler can save UK households £65 a year

Octopus has unveiled its tip among several energy-saving tips online at a time when countless people are grappling with ...

What changes are coming for energy bills in 2026?

The government has promised an average £150 energy bill saving in 2026 - but what does that actually mean for your household?
Interesting Engineering

Video: Victorian-era cast iron radiator repurposed as cooling system for gaming PC

Billet Labs has transformed a 110-pound Victorian cast iron radiator into a cooling system for a modern gaming PC.

I grew up in one of the world’s coldest cities. Here’s how to stay warm

Harbin, where I grew up, is in northeast China. Winter temperatures regularly dip to -30°C and in January even the warmest ...

I grew up in the world’s coldest city without central heating. Here’s what the world can learn from us

Harbin, where I grew up, is in northeast China. Winter temperatures regularly dip to -30°C and in January even the warmest ...
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4 reasons your home has hot and cold spots and what you can do about it

Cold spots may also be a sign that your insulation needs replacing. If it's been installed properly, your insulation should last for decades, so it's worth thinking about the age of your home and ...

Why experts are quietly moving away from the indoor 19°C rule

Most heating advice arrives as a number. Set the thermostat here. Do not go above that. For a long time, 19°C was the number ...