Episode 19 Ask the Expert - Why are energy prices rising and how does green energy fit in? With John Taylor

Where Does It Come From? How our ’stuff’ impacts people and planet

Energy Prices in the UK are rising dramatically - the energy price cap in the UK will rise 54% from April - and many people are anxious. At the same time we are aware of the impacts of fossil fuels on our planet and are working for less reliance on coal and natural gas.

In this episode of the Where Does It Come From? podcast, Jo Salter asks energy expert John Taylor some key questions about why energy bills are rising, how renewable energy fits in to the picture and what steps we can be taking to cut our fuel bills.

Here are some links mentioned in the discussion -

If you need help to pay for home improvements that will reduce your bills check out:

Green Homes Grant Scheme Application Form (est.org.uk)

Home owners can get up to £10k grant for insulation, solar panels or a heat pump.

Landlords can get up to £5k on behalf of their tenants.

If you need advice visit:

Energy advice for your home - Energy Saving Trust

If you can afford it and want to go further consider these:

Group buying schemes for solar panels Group-buying for solar | Solar Together

Buy part of a wind farm Ripple Energy | Join Ripple

Twitter: You can follow John Taylor at @CoppiceJT and Jo Salter at @salter_jo

Find out more about Where Does It Come From? at https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk