This week...
Zero Energy Bills, Better Homes, Less Stress
In this episode of Making Housing Better, Jenny Danson speaks with Nigel Banks, Technical Director for Zero Bills and Low Carbon Homes at Octopus Energy, about transforming energy use in social housing. From the stubborn link between electricity prices and gas to pioneering Zero Bills homes, the conversation offers a roadmap for affordable, low-carbon living.
Key insights include:
Current energy costs remain around £1,600–£1,700/year for typical households,...
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