Andrew King

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The Race to Net Zero: How Businesses Can Cut Energy Costs and Carbon Emissions Simultaneously

1 week ago | acquisitioninternational.digital | Andrew King |Magdalena Lew

Posted 15th April 2025 Andrew King is the founder of SGT, a Buckinghamshire-based firm helping businesses across the UK find commercial energy tariffs that meet their needs while keeping costs low. Andrew explores how businesses can cut energy costs while also cutting down their carbon emissions.
Should You Get a Heat Pump? Here's What You Need to Know

2 months ago | cnet.com | Andrew King

The hottest thing in home heating and cooling is the heat pump, but it only lives up to its efficient reputation when it's done right. Heat pumps are air conditioners that can go in reverse. They don't just warm your house efficiently; they can cool it, too. In 2023, heat pumps outsold gas furnaces for the second year in a row. Heat pumps do a better job than air conditioners and are more efficient than traditional heating and cooling methods, like gas furnaces.
Should You Get a Heat Pump? Here's What You Need to Know

2 months ago | msn.com | Andrew King

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5 Things to Know Before Getting a Heat Pump

2 months ago | cnet.com | Andrew King

The hottest thing in home heating and cooling is the heat pump, but it only lives up to its super efficient reputation when it's done right. Heat pumps are air conditioners that can go in reverse. They don't just warm your house efficiently; they can cool it, too. In 2023, heat pumps outsold gas furnaces for the second year in a row. Heat pumps do a better job than air conditioners and are more efficient than traditional heating and cooling methods, like gas furnaces.
Hidden Costs When Installing a Heat Pump System

Jan 19, 2025 | cnet.com | Andrew King

Heat pumps are becoming a great energy-efficient option as companies steadily improve how the devices are made. Models that passed the US Department of Energy’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge are expected to reach homes by the end of the year. Heat pumps don't just warm your house efficiently; they can cool it, too. In 2023, heat pumps outsold gas furnaces for the second year in a row.
Why Rising Energy Prices Don't Necessarily Mean Higher Power Bills

Oct 17, 2024 | cnet.com | Andrew King

The average price an American household paid for a kilowatt-hour of electricity went up significantly last year. But the average monthly electric bill rose only a little. The reasons why are a little complicated. US residential electricity bills increased by 2% last year, which is roughly in line with the average annual increase over the past decade, according to data from the Energy Information Administration. That increase isn't nothing.
Your Utility Might Pay to Make Your Home More Efficient

Oct 15, 2024 | cnet.com | Andrew King

Out-of-date homes and commercial properties are both a drain on the power grid and a burden on the environment. But updating those spaces isn't cheap and often represents too great a cost for an individual to make the work worthwhile. A CNET survey found nearly a third of Americans were concerned about the cost of home energy efficiency projects.
What to Watch Out for When Getting a Heat Pump

Aug 23, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Andrew King
What to Watch Out for When Getting a Heat Pump

Aug 23, 2024 | cnet.com | Andrew King

During the hot summer, most Americans would be forgiven for hearing the phrase "heat pump" and recoiling. The last thing they need this time of the year is an even hotter home. But the name is something of a misnomer. Heat pumps don't just warm your house efficiently, they can cool it too. They even do a better job than an air conditioner and are than traditional heating and cooling methods. For those reasons, heat pumps are rapidly increasing in popularity.
Can Renters Be Energy Independent?

Aug 16, 2024 | cnet.com | Andrew King

More and more, people want to use clean energy. According to the , 74% of Americans support international efforts to reduce the effects of climate change and 67% of US adults prioritize alternative energy. That sentiment is borne out in actions too, with homeowners installing rooftop solar panels and buying electric vehicles at record rates. But the adoption of clean energy technologies is much easier for some than for others. Can solar panels save you money?