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Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month. War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
Britons turn to solar power to 'insulate' against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
War in the Middle East is prompting Britons to turn away from fossil fuel-driven power, as E.On revealed a spike in solar panel sales over recent weeks. The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month, while website visits to the solar page soared by a similar amount over the first week of March. E.On UK's chief executive Chris Norbury told the Press Association: "There's probably never been a more important time to bring products to market that have the potential to make a significant difference to residential customers' energy bills. "Ultimately, what all of our customers tell us very clearly is they want solutions that help bring energy prices down for them not just temporarily, but sustainably and on an enduring basis." It comes as E.On, which is one of the UK's biggest electricity suppliers, announced the launch of a new service that uses automation to reduce bills for homes with solar panels and batteries. The tool, named Next Optimise, connects to wholesale prices and uses automation to charge batteries when wholesale prices are low, and use or export stored energy when prices rise. The technology has been used in 80,000 Australian homes, where sunnier weather has helped it get ahead of the uptake of solar power relative to other countries, including the UK. Dan Adams, the chief executive of Amber Electric, which has partnered with E.On to provide the technology, said he thinks the shift has made Australia "less exposed to some of these big shocks because of that increased uptake" of solar. E.On's Mr Norbury said: "As a country, we are in a better position than we were in 2022, but there's still a hell of a lot more work to do. "We have the opportunity to do that work quickly, to continue the decarbonisation of our energy system, which is ultimately what will insulate us from fossil fuel-driven events such as this." Electrifying home energy, such as battery and solar, needs to be done quickly and will benefit households who are more vulnerable to price volatility, he argued. It comes as the prices of crude oil and natural gas have rocketed in recent weeks in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, said: "Events in the Middle East remind us that our mission for clean, homegrown power is essential for our energy security. "Solar power will play a crucial part in that mission, and it's clear that the British people are recognising that, too. "That's why we're also making it possible for consumers to buy plug-in solar in shops within months - helping people to save money on their bills and protecting them from volatile fossil fuel markets."
White House Urges Full DHS Budget Passage Amid Airport Chaos
TSA Salary Halt Causes Delays; Homan Demands Democrats Stop Blocking ICE Enforcement The White House reaffirmed its stance that the full Department of Homeland Security (DHS) budget must be passed amid chaos at airports nationwide due to the DHS shutdown. On the 29th, local time, Tom Homan, the so-called "border czar" and White House Coordinator for Border Security and Immigration Enforcement, stated, "U.S. President Donald Trump wants funding for the entire Department of Homeland Security." Earlier, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the DHS budget bill, but the shutdown occurred after House Republicans insisted the bill must include funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Following the deaths of two U.S. citizens during an ICE immigration raid and protests in Minnesota last January, budget negotiations have stalled due to partisan conflicts over immigration enforcement policy reforms. As a result, salary payments for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees responsible for airport security screenings were halted. With staff taking sick leave or resigning, major U.S. airports have seen wait times stretching to several hours. President Trump reportedly ordered the DHS Secretary and the Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget to use alternative funds to pay TSA employees' salaries. Homan targeted Democrats pushing for ICE policy changes, demanding they stop "demonizing ICE." He argued, "The laws ICE follows today are the same laws that existed during the Clinton and Obama administrations regarding immigration enforcement. They are trying to block ICE from doing its job." Homan further claimed threats against ICE agents had surged by 8,000% amid congressional criticism, urging, "Stop calling ICE Nazis or racists."
