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30 Jun 26

DCC Energy Welcomes Rogerio Lopes as Managing Director for Great Britain

We’re pleased to welcome Rogerio Lopes as Managing Director for DCC Energy in Great Britain. Rogerio joins DCC Energy with…

11 May 26

Smart Export Guarantee Explained: How You Get Paid for Exporting Solar

Homeowners with solar panels often generate more electricity than their household needs during sunny periods. The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) provides a…

28 Apr 26

Solar Panels and Batteries: What Some Homeowners Get Wrong

Solar panels and home batteries can cut electricity bills for many years, but the system must be properly sized and…

27 Mar 26

Warm Homes Local Grant Contract Award: Next Energy to Deliver Upgrades for Cumberland Homes

An exciting new partnership has been announced for Cumbrian homes. Next Energy has been awarded a £5.1 million contract to…

26 Mar 26

Warm Homes Local Grant: Next Energy to Deliver £10.3m Retrofit Programme for Birmingham City Council

Next Energy is proud to announce that we have been appointed by Birmingham City Council to deliver a major Warm…

25 Mar 26

Southway Housing Trust Appoints Next Energy to Deliver Major South Manchester Retrofit Programme

Next Energy has been appointed by Southway Housing Trust to deliver a large-scale retrofit programme in South Manchester under the…

25 Mar 26

Government Confirms Future Homes Standard: What It Means for the Sector and How Next Energy Will Support Delivery

The UK Government has officially confirmed the introduction of the Future Homes Standard (FHS), setting out a clearer path toward…

24 Mar 26

Next Energy Appointed to National Decarbonisation Framework

Next Energy is proud to announce its appointment as a delivery partner on the Procurement Hub National Decarbonisation Framework. This…

21 Jan 26

Statement on the Warm Home Plan

The Government’s launch of the Warm Homes Plan marks the largest, and most welcome, investment the retrofit sector has seen.…

25 Nov 25

Avoid the Scams: How to Spot a Legitimate ECO4 Installer

The ECO4 scheme is a genuine, government-backed initiative designed to help UK households access free or subsidised energy-saving home improvements.…

11 Nov 25

How ECO4 Measures Can Help Keep Your Home Warm, Dry, and Free from Mould

Mould and damp are more than cosmetic problems. They compromise the structure of a home, damage walls, ceilings and insulation,…

21 Oct 25

ECO4 Extension: Opportunity or Risk for the Energy Efficiency Sector?

The government’s recent consultation on extending the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) has attracted less discussion across the industry than I…

21 Oct 25

Warmth, Trust and Lasting Value: The True Measure of ECO4

When people ask me what it means to lead ECO programme delivery at Next Energy, I often think of residents…

01 Oct 25

Next Energy Shortlisted for Two YM Liverpool Property & Business Awards

We’re proud to share some exciting news — Next Energy has been shortlisted for two awards at the upcoming YM…

23 Sep 25

Next Energy Responds to ECO4 Extension Consultation: Call for Stronger Framework to Protect Households and Jobs

Next Energy welcomed the long-awaited consultation on the extension of the current iteration ofthe Energy Company Obligation (ECO4). This extension…

01 Sep 25

How to Check Your Eligibility for the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)

If you want to make your home warmer, lower your energy bills, and benefit from government support, the Great British…

01 Sep 25

Next Energy Announces Sponsorship of Kings Heath Clangers Basketball Club

Next Energy UK is proud to announce a new partnership with the Kings Heath Clangers Basketball Club! We’re delighted to…

09 Jul 25

Tackling Fuel Poverty Through ECO4 in Bolton, Salford, and Wigan

If you’re a homeowner or renter in Bolton, Salford, or Wigan, you may already know the impact of rising energy…

03 Jul 25

Cavity Wall vs. Solid Wall Insulation: What’s the Difference?

If you’re looking to make your home warmer and more energy-efficient, you’ve probably come across the terms cavity wall insulation…

01 Jul 25

The “Fabric First” Approach: Why ECO4 Prioritises Insulation Before Heating Upgrades

If you want a warmer, more affordable home, the government’s ECO4 scheme recommends insulating it first, then upgrading the building’s…

18 Jun 25

Creating Lasting Change: Next Energy’s Managing Director Michael Madigan on the Warm Homes Plan

With £13.2 billion in funding announced by the new Labour Government, the Warm Homes Plan represents a historic opportunity to…

11 Jun 25

How To Find Your Home’s EPC Rating Online

Are you curious about the energy efficiency of your home? You can quickly and easily find more information about this…

08 Jun 25

Greater Manchester ECO4 Scheme | GMCA & Next Energy

A new partnership between Next Energy and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is opening up more opportunities for local…

29 May 25

Received a Letter About ECO4? Here’s What It Means

If you’ve received a letter about the ECO4 scheme—whether from your local council or Next Energy—you might be wondering: is…

01 Apr 25

The Importance of EPC Ratings

Did you know that a shocking 58% of UK homes are below an EPC C rating. An Energy Performance Certificate…

24 Mar 25

ECO4 Explainer

From new boilers to wall, floor and loft insulation, upgrading your heating system and insulating your home can help you…

14 Feb 25

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is an annual celebration that unites businesses and apprentices across the UK to showcase the transformative…

14 Feb 25

Growing Retrofit & Installer Opportunities in the West Midlands

On Thursday, 13th February 2025, Next Energy Solutions joined industry leaders, SMEs, and key stakeholders at South & City College…

31 Jan 25

Next Energy: Our Vision For 2025

As we step into 2025, we are proud to reflect on an exceptional 2024 and set our sights on an…

31 Jan 25

Next Energy 2024 Client Testimonials

Throughout 2024, we were honoured to receive so many amazing reviews from our customers, and we wanted to take this…

30 Jan 25

Liverpool City Council’s Winter Warmer Event At The Hilton Hotel

At the end of November 2024, we attended Liverpool City Council’s Winter Warmer Event, which was held at the Hilton…

24 Dec 24

Next Energys 2024 Highlights

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the incredible achievements…

23 Dec 24

Our Partnership With Birmingham City Council

We are delighted to announce that Next Energy has entered into a brand new partnership arrangement with Birmingham City Council.…

14 Nov 24

How To Keep Your Home Warm During Winter

The winter season brings plenty of joy and cheer, but if you’re concerned about how you’re going to keep warm…

04 Nov 24

We Are Shortlisted For The Property & Business Awards With YM Liverpool

We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated for two awards at the YM Liverpool Property and Business…

21 Oct 24

DESNZ Visits Next Energy

Recently, we were honoured to be invited to speak in front of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero…

03 Oct 24

Next Energy Attends The Energy Capital Conference 2024

We recently sponsored and attended the Energy Capital Partnership 2024 Autumn Conference where we had a great time networking with…

17 Sep 24

We Sponsor Mags Borussia U12’s Presentation

We’re Proud Sponsors Of The Mags Borussia U12s’ Presentation Getting involved in our local community is one of our core…

02 Sep 24

Attending The Housing24 In Manchester

An Overview of Housing 24 The annual Housing 24 conference is the biggest housing sector conference in the UK and…

16 Aug 24

Next Energy Takes Tough Mudder Manchester

Here at Next Energy, we’re always looking for new ways to make a positive impact in our local community. As…

02 Aug 24

How Can The Great British Insulation Scheme Help You Save Money

If you’re looking for ways to make your home more comfortable, increase the sustainability of your home, or reduce your…

15 Jul 24

Caring For Our Community

Lending Our Support To Our Community: Proud Moments for Next Energy We’re committed to making local impact At Next Energy,…

01 Jul 24

Two Awards Won At The Employers Excellence Awards 2024

Recently, we had the great honour to attend the Employer’s Excellence Awards 2024 in Liverpool, and we are delighted to…

24 Jun 24

How Solar Panels Work: A Simple Guide

Solar panels are a great way to save money and help the environment by converting sunlight into electricity. Here’s an…

18 Jun 24

Upgrade Your Home With The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 3

The government has already spent nearly £858 million to upgrade over 100,000 social homes for the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund,…

23 May 24

Next Energy Announces Collaboration with Certas Energy

We’re thrilled to announce our strategic collaboration with Certas Energy, a partnership that will transform the UK’s renewable energy landscape.…

07 May 24

Collaborating with Plus Dane: Transforming Toxteth Homes Together

We Partnered with Plus Dane Housing to deliver home upgrades in L8 Our team recently had a superb day out…

01 May 24

Our New Framework Win With CHIC LTD

Our successful year is continuing as our Bid Manager, Gareth Marshall, has successfully secured his first contract win for Next…

23 Apr 24

Next Energy’s Record Quarter

There is no doubt that the hard work and dedication of the Next Energy team is delivering an incredible year…

16 Apr 24

Upgrading 500 Homes in Manchester City Council

Forget Net Zero By 2050; the team at Next Energy are delighted to be joining forces with Manchester City Council…

22 Mar 24

Next Energy Receives a certification with Simply Certification

As pressure continues to mount to achieve the government’s challenging Net Zero By 2050 target, interest in renewable energy efficiency…

21 Mar 24

We Got a Prestigious Honour At The Energy Efficiency Awards

On Thursday the 15th February, we were delighted to attend the 10th annual North West Energy Efficiency Awards 2024 in…

22 Feb 24

Energy-Efficient Homes: A Guide To Sustainable Living

Sustainable living is the ability to meet your current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.…

21 Feb 24

2024 National Apprenticeship Week

The 5th to the 11th February 2024 was the 17th annual celebration of apprentices in the UK. This week is…

30 Jan 24

Next Energy’s Free February Networking Event

We are hosting a free networking event in February Event Details The event will take place on Tuesday, 6th February…

19 Jan 24

Preparing For A Sustainable New Year Of Energy Efficiency

We are dismayed to learn that the Energy Price Cap is set to rise by 5% from the 1st January…

19 Jan 24

Next Energy Retrofit Secures Deals Worth £40m

We are delighted to be able to share a monumental achievement with our Next Energy community – a milestone that…

22 Dec 23

Next Energy’s 2023 Highlights

When we closed for Christmas at the end of 2022, we remarked that 2023 looked set to deliver a varied…

01 Dec 23

Understanding the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund

As pressure continues to mount for the UK to become more resilient to fluctuations within the energy market, to achieve…

01 Dec 23

Next Energy Attends The Labour Party Conference 2023

Next Energy’s Managing Directors, Michael Madigan and Lee McNally and Operations Director, Anthony Daly were delighted to attend the Labour…

17 Nov 23

Understanding the Great British Insulation Scheme

The Consumer Prices Index of September 2023 reports an increase of 6.3% [1] over the next 12-month period. This means…

16 Nov 23

Next Energy nominated for 2 Knowsley Business Awards

Knowsley, as we all know, is a wonderful place to live and work. We are part of a thriving business…

28 Sep 23

Maximising Energy Savings with ECO4: Top Tips for Homeowners

Energy conservation and sustainability are paramount concerns in 2023. Not only does reducing energy consumption help protect the environment, but…

27 Sep 23

Next Energy Coming To You Live From Bolton FM.

In a recent radio talk show appearance on Bolton FM, Next Energy, specialists in domestic and commercial heating and renewables…

31 Aug 23

Next Energy Donation To St. Paschal Baylon School In Liverpool

As regular readers of our blog will be aware, social value is a cornerstone of our business mission, and we…

30 Aug 23

Next Energy shortlisted for 3 National Energy Efficiency Awards

The National Energy Efficiency Awards are an annual event that celebrates advances in energy efficiency and rewards businesses for the…

28 Jul 23

Top 10 Tips For Energy-Efficient Cooling In The Summer

The summer is the time to allow your electricity account to go into credit to offset the increased costs of…

26 Jul 23

Careers Day Talk At Roby Park Primary School

Social value is a key cornerstone of our business, and we make great efforts to give back to the communities…

05 Jul 23

Find Out The Environmental Benefits Of Renewable Energy

Energy has gone from a little-discussed topic to a conversational mainstay over the last couple of years, and it is…

03 Jul 23

Our Retrofit Assessments

We are delighted to report that we have successfully completed over 5,500 retrofit assessments since November 2021. Undertaken by our…

29 May 23

Next Energy Nominated for Company/Organisation of the Year

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the Company of The Year category at an upcoming and prestigious awards…

24 May 23

5 Ways You Can Make Your Home Energy Efficient

The cost of living crisis and the rapidly escalating cost of energy have been hard to escape this year. Thankfully,…

20 May 23

The Benefits of Solar Energy & Why It’s a Smart Investment

We all like the idea of adding value to our property, and opting to install solar panels is a great…

16 May 23

Next Energy Provides Support to Knowsley Foodbank

In addition to helping people within our communities to save money on their energy bills, we at Next Energy are…

27 Mar 23

Next Energy Awarded Contract with Greater Manchester City Region

We are delighted to announce our new working relationship with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, as we have secured a…

15 Mar 23

New Phase of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme

We have recently received exciting news that we are delighted to be able to share with you regarding the Public…

01 Mar 23

National Apprenticeship Week

We have just finished celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2023. National Apprenticeship Week was held in the second week of February…

08 Feb 23

Alder Hey Charity Football Experience

There are many things that we at Next Energy are passionate about from helping people save money on their energy…

05 Feb 23

Happy New Year, What’s to expect in 2023 from Next Energy?

We would like to start this blog by wishing you a very Happy New Year. 2022 was a turbulent year…

01 Feb 23

Next Energy Funded a Primary School’s Christmas Market

We had a wonderful time last month at Roby Park Primary School’s Christmas Market. This local school planned a superb…

16 Dec 22

Next Energy’s thoughts on 2022

2022 has been a busy year for the Next Energy team, but it has been a successful year, despite soaring…

14 Nov 22

How We Can Reduce Your Energy Bill

With inflation and interest rates rising while earnings fail to keep pace, it’s undeniable that the UK is experiencing a…

03 Nov 22

National Energy Efficiency Awards Success

This is a time of profound hardship for consumers and businesses, amidst soaring energy costs and the threat of planned…

18 Oct 22

Welcoming our New Apprentices to Next Energy

Here at Next Energy, we are delighted to welcome our four new Electrical Apprentices to our team. Karl, Lenny, Jamie,…

17 Oct 22

We are Expanding our Fabric Installation

Next Energy specialises in providing energy-saving measures for residential and commercial buildings. Since 2016, we have been using innovative technology…

15 Oct 22

How Electric Storage Heaters Can Help You This Winter

The UK is bracing itself for an expensive winter. Even with the government’s imposition of a price cap of 34p…

27 Sep 22

Five Benefits of Insulating Your Home

If the only time you have ever looked at your property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is when you saw…

13 Sep 22

The Energy Prices Crisis!

The last 18 months have seen a perfect storm in the energy market which has resulted in a genuine energy…

24 Aug 22

Why you Should get Insulation in Time for Winter

With the news this year being dominated by stories relating to the rising energy price cap, many families in the…

03 Aug 22

What is ECO4 and How Can It Help You?

The Eco4 scheme is the fourth part of the Government backed energy efficiency scheme which will run from 1 April…

24 Jul 22

Achieving the PAS 2038 Certification of Conformity

There are several urgent reasons for making building energy efficiency a priority, not least the huge jump in energy prices.…

04 Jul 22

Workers to Put Their Boots on For Charity Walk up Snowdon

A group of staff members from Next Energy are lacing up their walking boots to help raise vital funds for…

20 Jun 22

How we Put our Customers at the Heart of our Services

Great customer service is at the very heart of everything we do here at Next Energy. We want to help…

08 Jun 22

How Solar Panels Can Save you Money

There’s been a great deal of talk about the rising cost of living recently, and energy prices in particular are…

19 May 22

Success at the North West Regional Energy Awards

Following our success at the National Energy Efficiency Awards in March 2022 and proving once again that we are a…

05 May 22

Lee McNally Receives Award On Social Value Contributions

Whilst Next Energy Solutions have become one of the most trusted & reliable specialists within the renewables, heating and insulation…

14 Apr 22

How Should We React to the Rising Energy Prices?

The rising energy prices has come as a great shock to most of us. Although there have been efforts to…

01 Apr 22

The Effect the Lack of Heating in the Home Can Have on Your Health

We all know that energy prices are rising. The need for gas has increased over the last few years &…

11 Mar 22

National Renewable Heating Installer of the Year Winners

At Next Energy, we’re always going the extra mile to provide renewable heating for our customers. We are delighted to…

07 Mar 22

We Are Finalists for the Energy Efficiency Awards 2020-21

Energy efficiency has become something of a buzzword in recent years. The popularity of the Energy Efficiency Awards has grown…

14 Feb 22

Home Energy Saving Tips

Let’s be honest, after years of poor energy planning the country is facing a crisis. Rising energy prices are a…

26 Jan 22

Heat Pump Grants for 2022

Grants of up to £5,000 for replacing old gas boilers with low-carbon heating systems will be available from April this…

14 Jan 22

Energy Price Increase April 2022

Energy bills could soar by as much as 51% in April 2022, with homeowners being urged to act now to…

30 Dec 21

New Year, New Central Heating

We all have New Year’s resolutions – yet we’re all guilty of rarely keeping them. But with gas central heating…

15 Dec 21

Have you noticed the cold?

Not all homes are created equal. Properties old and new can be plagued with artic temperatures, no matter how powerful…

26 Nov 21

North West Energy Efficiency Double Award Winners

Next Energy UK is proud to have won, not one, but two prestigious trophies at the North West energy awards.…

22 Nov 21

It’s Time to See If you Qualify

Many people at this time of year struggle to keep warm. The longer, colder nights and freezing temperatures put a…

26 Oct 21

Next Energy is hiring!

Next Energy is hiring a new administrator and we’re excited about finding the right individual and bringing fresh talent into…

29 Sep 21

The benefits of external wall insulation

With energy prices soaring and endless alarm about global warming, most of us have considered ways to make our homes…

24 Sep 21

The Green Heat Network initiative

The principal idea of a ‘green heat network‘ is the belief that energy can be more efficiently used if everyone…

16 Sep 21

Can you benefit from a government grant?

The UK Government’s aims to reduce energy consumption and phase out energy-draining equipment. It launched the Energy Company Obligation (ECO)…

02 Aug 21

What is the green homes grant scheme?

Applications for the green home grant scheme closed on 31 March 2021. It was available to homeowners and residential landlords,…

16 Jul 21

What is Solar PV

You may have heard of Solar PV from your friends and family and wondered what it is and how eco…

28 Jun 21

Do you qualify for a storage heaters grant?

If you don’t have a clear idea of what a storage heater is, then it may be to your advantage…

27 Apr 21

How a condensing boiler works

The government and the industry have heavily promoted condensing combis in the last 20 years and, as a result, some…

20 Apr 21

ECO scheme annual spend to increase by £1bn

In February, the government announced a decision to top up the Energy Company Obligation fund (ECO) to £1 billion per…

31 Mar 21

Warming to the future with air source heat pumps

At last the world has reached a consensus on the urgent need to replace the destructive fossil fuels that have…

23 Mar 21

Record-breaking renewable energy overtakes fossil fuels in 2020

There have been many reasons in recent years to be pessimistic about the future of our environment, but 2020 brought…

25 Feb 21

Boiler Maintenance Tips for Keeping Your Boiler in Top Condition

Our ultimate advice is not to wait until your boiler breaks down before you find out how it works. If…

09 Feb 21

How to qualify for a free boiler grant

Free boiler grants are now being advertised to homeowners across England. If you’re looking for boiler grants in the North…

23 Jul 19

New Home Boiler Checklist

Ideally, when initially viewing a property you will have had a quick glance at the boiler, to gain an idea…

16 Jul 19

Modernise your home’s heating

Why & How to Modernise Your Your Homes Heating According to a 2018 report on greenhouse gas emissions in the…

16 Jul 19

Eco Scheme Helps Low-Income Homes

How the UK’s Eco Scheme Boiler Grants Helps Low Income Homes The UK government Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme has…