When the wait for the kettle to boil is just Oolong   Swan’s Alexa Smart Kettle isn’t the first smart kettle ever made – but it’s the first designed specifically to work seamlessly with your Alexa smart speaker. You can schedule it to have hot water ready for your first cuppa of the day or…

So the smart meter network is supported by signals going from the smart meter to a central database managed by the Smart DCC.   The signals go via GMS (the same data used for text messages).   Vodafone and Telefonica own the contracts from the DCC to send these messages.   Vodafone, allegedly we are told, upgraded their…

If you’re thinking of joining the solar energy movement, there’s probably one thing making you stall: solar panels cost. Sure, we all know that installing solar panels saves energy and money in the long run, but how much actually is the initial investment, and is it worth it?   Solar panels are definitely here to stay….

  Alongside rising council tax bills, it’s also been announced that water bills are going up in April. Our money expert explains everything you need to know about the hike.   Households across Britain are worried that their water bills will go up at a time when their finances continue to be squeezed from all…

We’ve calculated how much it costs to run a shower following the October energy price cap increase.     Amidst the cost of living crisis, we’ve seen people pull back from indulging too heavily in the use of their home appliances. Many have chosen to stop using their tumble dryer and more and more have…

No one likes a cup of tea as much as the Brits, but amid the energy crisis, how much does it cost to boil a kettle?       With energy prices at an all time high, it’s no wonder that families are wondering how much does it cost to boil a kettle to figure…