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Grants, VAT, tariffs, planning and payback, explained without the sales pitch. Every post carries the date its figures were last checked.
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September 2026
Heat pump planning permission: the 1.5 cubic metre rule and MCS 020a explained
Do you need planning permission for a heat pump? The permitted development limits in England, the MCS 020a noise standard, and when to apply.
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September 2026
Solar panel planning permission after the August 2026 rule change
What changed for solar panels and planning permission in England on 27 August 2026, for houses, flats, listed buildings and plug-in solar.
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September 2026
0% VAT on solar and batteries ends on 31 March 2027: what it means for your quote
0% VAT on home solar panels and batteries ends on 31 March 2027, and 5% applies from 1 April. What is covered, what is not, and what it means for you.
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