Energy bills are heading in just one direction: up. With a 6.4% rise in the price cap already pushing average UK household bills to around £1,849, projections suggest they’ll remain at least 42% higher than pre‑pandemic levels well into 2025.
Meanwhile inflation is forecast to stall around 3–4% through late 2025, driven largely by energy and food costs.
Why 2026 could sting
- Falling subsidies – Major grant schemes like ECO4 and 0% VAT on solar end in 2025/26. That means fewer financial incentives to switch to renewables.
- Rising wholesale prices – Persistent reliance on expensive gas-fired power continues to drive up costs. As clean-energy levies increase, homeowners inevitably pay more.
- Mounting inflation – With CPI inflation still elevated (peaking near 3.8%), energy remains the primary culprit. Every 1% inflation equates to about £18 more on a typical bill.
The fix? Go renewable, and do it now.
- Stop the rising bills – Solar & battery systems insulate you from future hikes; generate your own power and reduce reliance on volatile markets.
- Lock in incentives – Install before subsidy deadlines to capture grants and zero‑VAT benefits.
- Boost your home’s worth – High energy costs and looming EPC regulations mean homes without clean energy tech risk losing appeal.
- Long-term savings – Systems pay for themselves over time, and unlike energy, solar doesn’t cost more tomorrow.
Why waiting is worse than doing nothing
By delaying, you miss out on existing grants and face sharply higher costs in 2026 and beyond, with no catch-up option. Even modest action now can save hundreds or thousands over the next decade.
What you can do today
- Book a free solar & battery survey with us.
- Use our tools to check how much you could save.
- Get ahead of 2026 rises while incentives remain.
By empowering yourself with renewable energy today, you’re not just cutting bills, you’re taking control of your energy future. Don’t wait for 2026 to hit; act now.
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