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Don’t wash your laundry at teatime – why planning energy use can reduce your bills

Don’t wash your laundry at teatime – why planning energy use can reduce your bills

Electricity is being priced by the time it is used, not just by how much, so timing really matters.

yesterday 10

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Lala Rukh

The free EU database that tells you if an appliance is actually green

Data beats greenwashing. How a simple QR code connects you to a massive European database that exposes fake sustainability claims in seconds.

24.08.2026 30

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Lala Rukh

Four reasons why fully electric homes can be affordable and efficient

The EU’s new electrification plan aims to slash reliance on fossil fuels by doubling the number of heat pumps by 2030.

14.08.2026 40

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Lala Rukh

Your bedroom could be the unhealthiest room in your home

You spend eight hours a night in the one room nobody ventilates. That’s bad for your sleep, and ideal for mould.

05.08.2026 20

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Lala Rukh

Confused about your building’s energy performance? Here’s how to understand Europe’s new labels

For the next few years, house-hunters comparing energy credentials across borders will meet both old and new scales.

15.07.2026 50

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Lala Rukh

Green electricity deals are too complex – even as a researcher in sustainability I’ve been confused

Energy providers could make it much easier for consumers to make greener choices.

08.10.2025 30

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Lala Rukh