The Hidden Journey of Heat: What Actually Happens When You Heat Your Home?
You turn the heating on; the house gets warmer. It seems simple enough. But there’s much more happening behind the scenes. Understanding that journey can help explain why some homes are easier to keep warm than others, why the design of a heating system matters, and why keeping heat in your home can be just […]
Britain’s Solar Generation Just Reached a New High
Solar has just had its biggest summer yet in Britain, and it wasn’t only because the sun was shining. Across June, July and August 2026, solar farms and rooftop systems generated a record 8.8TWh of electricity, according to analysis from Carbon Brief. That’s 23% more than the same period in 2025 and twice the amount […]
How Can Cold Outside Air Heat Your Home?
It might seem strange that on a cold winter’s day, the air outside your home can be used to heat the inside of it. But that’s exactly what an air source heat pump does. The important thing to understand is that cold air still contains thermal energy. Even when the temperature outside drops below 0°C, […]
A Magically Moving Evening at the Tŷ Gobaith Gala Ball
On Saturday 26 September, some of the Menai team headed to St Asaph Cathedral for the Tŷ Gobaith Gala Ball. It was a chance to dress up and enjoy an evening together, but most of all, to support a charity that means a great deal to us. Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith are our Charity […]
Join the Menai Team at the Penrhyn Dark Run!
On Saturday 17th October, the Menai Heating team will be lacing up their trainers and lighting up the night at the Penrhyn Castle Dark Run, raising money for Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith Children’s Hospices. We’re delighted to be supporting this year’s event as the main sponsor, as well as taking part ourselves! Set against […]
More Than Air Conditioning: The Benefits of an Air-to-Air Heat Pump
When you hear the words air conditioning, chances are you think about keeping cool on a hot summer’s day. But modern air conditioning systems can do considerably more than that. An air-to-air heat pump can provide both cooling in the summer and efficient heating throughout the colder months, giving you greater control over the temperature […]
0% VAT on Renewable Energy Installations Is Due to End in 2027
If you’re considering investing in renewable technology for your home, there is another date worth having on your radar. Under the current rules, the installation of qualifying energy-saving materials in homes is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027. From 1 April 2027, these installations are currently due to return to the reduced VAT rate […]
Heat pumps vs traditional heating: what really affects running costs?
You’ve probably seen plenty of sweeping statements claiming that heat pumps are cheaper to run than traditional boilers, but rarely an explanation of why. The reality is that heating costs aren’t as simple as comparing the price of electricity with gas, oil or LPG. How efficiently that energy is turned into heat, what influences the […]
Energy Price Cap: What’s Changing from October 2026?
Ofgem has announced that the energy price cap will rise by 4% from 1 October 2026, meaning another change to energy prices as we head into the colder months. For a typical household paying by Direct Debit for both gas and electricity, Ofgem’s headline annual figure will increase from £1,663 to £1,723 – an increase […]
Is Your Home Ready for Winter? 5 Things Worth Checking Before the Heating Goes Back On
As summer starts to wind down, heating your home might not be at the top of your to-do list just yet. But before the colder weather arrives, it can be worth giving your home and heating system a little attention. A few simple checks now could help you spot potential issues early and make sure […]