Leaping Hare Renewables

28/11/2025

❄️ How to Reduce Your Energy Bills This Winter

Simple changes can make a BIG difference to your home’s comfort and running costs — whether you heat with a heat pump, boiler, or a hybrid system.

Here are our top tips as Norfolk’s trusted heating specialists:

🔧 1. Lower Your Flow Temperature

Running your system at a lower, steady temperature can save a surprising amount of energy.
For heat pumps, this is essential — but even gas boilers run more efficiently at lower flow rates.

🎛️ 2. Check Your Thermostat Settings

✅ Make sure your thermostat isn’t working against you.
✅ Avoid large temperature swings
✅ Use small, consistent adjustments
✅ Ensure thermostats aren’t blocked by furniture or curtains
✅ A well-positioned thermostat can reduce energy waste instantly.

🩸 3. Bleed Your Radiators

Cold spots? Gurgling noises?
Your system is working harder than it needs to.
A quick bleed can improve heat output and reduce costs — especially before the cold sets in.

🌦️ 4. Use Weather Compensation

If your system supports it, weather compensation adjusts your heating automatically based on outdoor temperature.

🛠️ 5. Book a Heating Service

A serviced system runs smoother, uses less energy and is far less likely to fail in winter.
This applies to heat pumps, boilers, AC systems, and unvented cylinders (G3).

A professional check-up can boost efficiency by 10–25% — often paying for itself in winter savings.

⭐ Want help getting your home winter-ready?

26/11/2025

🔧❄️ Winter is coming… Is your heating ready?

A well-serviced heat pump or boiler keeps your home warm, efficient and reliable when you need it most.

At Leaping Hare Renewables, we’re already seeing the first signs of the cold weather creeping in across Norfolk — and this is exactly the time to get your system checked.

Why book your service now?
✅ Prevent unexpected breakdowns when temperatures drop
✅ Improve efficiency and reduce running costs
✅ Extend the lifespan of your system
✅ Make sure your heating is performing at its absolute best

Whether you have an air source heat pump, air conditioning system, unvented cylinder, boiler or hybrid setup, our qualified team can give it a full health check before winter arrives.

⭐ Local, trusted and MCS-certified

We’re Norfolk-based and committed to keeping local homes warm and running smoothly.

🔧 Book your pre-winter service today and enjoy peace of mind all season.

👉 Message us or visit leapingharerenewables.co.uk to get booked in.

24/11/2025

Thinking of installing a heat pump… or already have one?
Don’t forget the MOST important step after installation: choosing the right energy tariff.

Here’s our quick guide to the top UK heat-pump-friendly tariffs right now:

🔥 OVO – Heat Pump Plus
A simple, flat 15p/kWh for your heat pump usage if your system is compatible. Great for busy households that don’t want to worry about time-of-use windows.

🌤️ ScottishPower – Heat Pump Saver
11am–4pm at ~14p/kWh. Perfect if your system can pre-heat or store hot water during the day.

💧 E.ON Next – Next Pumped
Cheaper off-peak slots with strong daytime and overnight windows — ideal if you can shift some heating into cheaper periods.

🌱 Good Energy – Renewable Heat Pump Tariff
Morning & afternoon off-peak slots with attractive rates for flexible homes.

🧠 Our advice?
The right tariff can save you £300–£500+ a year, depending on your home and your system setup. When we install your heat pump, we’ll help you choose a tariff that suits your home, lifestyle and budget.

📍 Norfolk-based. MCS-certified. Customer-focused.
If you're considering a heat pump — or want help optimising your current system — we’re here to help.

👉 Message us to book a free consultation.

31/10/2025

🎃 Trick or Treat? ⚡ Smarter homes are here!

Not sure about AI? It is worth knowing thatAI is now transforming home batteries and air source heat pumps — learning how your household uses power, forecasting the weather, and cutting bills automatically.

Imagine your home charging itself on low tariffs, storing your own solar power, and heating efficiently with zero effort.

That’s the power of the new generation of systems like the Anker Solix X1, Tesla Powerwall 3, and a range of ASHPs — now available from Leaping Hare Renewables.

This means you can look forward to:
🌞 Lower bills
🏡 Smarter heating
♻️ Cleaner, greener living

No Trick! All Treat!

Discover how AI can optimise your home energy:
🔗 Read our new blog post

Leaping Hare Renewables — Norfolk’s solar, storage & heating specialists.

30/10/2025

🍁 Prepare Your Home for Winter: Expert Heat Pump Servicing 🍂

As winter approaches, don’t let the cold catch you off guard! Ensuring your heat pump is properly serviced not only keeps your home warm and comfortable, but also saves on energy bills and extends the life of your system.

Why Service Your Heat Pump Before Winter?
Peak Performance: Regular maintenance ensures efficient heating when you need it most.
Prevent Breakdowns: Catching issues early means fewer unexpected repairs during the coldest months.
Lower Energy Costs: A well-maintained heat pump uses less energy, saving you money.

Our Commitment to You
When you choose Leaping Hare Renewables for your heat pump servicing, you can expect:
Expert Care: Our certified technicians know heat pumps inside and out.
Respect for Your Home: We arrive on time, treat your space with care, and leave it spotless.
Clear Communication: You'll always know what to expect, with no surprise fees.

Book Your Winter Service Today!
Stay cozy and worry-free all winter long. Schedule your professional heat pump service with Leaping Hare Renewables.

➡️ Contact us now to secure your spot before the winter rush!

Keep your comfort a priority this winter. Trust Leaping Hare Renewables for expert heat pump care. And don't worry, we'll leave our boots outside!

29/10/2025

“We couldn’t believe how much our energy bills dropped after installing solar and battery storage with Leaping Hare Renewables! The system runs quietly in the background, and we love checking the app to see how much energy we’re producing and storing each day.” ☀️🔋

Another happy Norfolk homeowner now generating their own clean power and taking control of their energy future.

Thinking of joining them? Let’s design a system that suits your home, lifestyle and budget.

📍 Locally installed by our in-house team
💡 Tailored designs for solar, storage and heat
🌿 Trusted products: Anker Solix, Tesla Powerwall, Aiko

24/10/2025

Could you live under 'green scrutiny' to keep your home? And what do you think about the One Planet Development scheme? Should it be available all over the UK?

" Meet the couple who agreed to live green in £150K eco home or lose it...

Abigail and Marcus Beck built their home under Wales' unique One Planet Development, external (OPD) policy which scrutinises their living from how they get their food and transport miles.

"It scrutinises every part of our living from how we're going to buy clothes in the future to what food we're growing, what food we're eating" said Marcus.

Abigail, a former BBC Wales reporter, said they would be monitored for the first five years in their home, with Marcus adding that, if they do not meet requirements, they will be "chucked out" and the house will be removed." "

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgm4x4k0kzo

23/10/2025

Electric car sales hit a record high in September, partly driven by financial incentives. Which begs the question should the taxpayer subsidise electric cars?

Sales of fully electric or hybrid vehicles made up more than half of all new car registrations in the UK last month.

22/10/2025

Easy, affordable solar & battery storage 🏡

£0 UPFRONT 💚 FROM £75 A MONTH

Leaping Hare Renewables has partnered with Hometree Finance to make it easy to switch to clean, green power and start saving on your energy bills. With no upfront cost and prices from just £75 a month, the Solar Plan includes equipment, installation, monitoring and maintenance, to give you complete peace of mind.

𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘲𝘶𝘰𝘵𝘦. 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.

21/10/2025

Traditional trades like electricians and mechanics have always been seen as stable, well-paid careers, however, renewable energy jobs are becoming increasingly popular due to increasing environmental concerns.

But is there a shortage of young people wanting to work within the trades? How many might be required to meet green targets? And what skills are required?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vnr45x5qyo

20/10/2025

Have you prepped your heat pump for the changing weather? 🍂 Regular maintenance is key for homeowners who want to ensure reliable comfort and avoid unexpected costs.

✅ Professional servicing - including cleaning filters and inspecting refrigerant - help your system work at peak performance and can cut down your energy expenses. Take action today: book your expert heat pump service and enjoy the savings! 💷

17/10/2025

🙌 Great news for an amazing product. We have been installing the Zero Emission Boiler from tepeo for few years now and it is the perfect solution for many projects where an ASHP doesn't quite fit the bill.

The ZEB sits within the thermal envelope of the property and stores energy on an off-peak tariff for later use, reducing the cost of heating a home without any emissions.

Now the tepeo ZEB is being piloted by MCS as part of the Thermal Energy Storage Standard, giving even greater consumer confidence and choice.

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At tepeo, we’re excited that MCS – the UK’s trusted body for setting standards in small-scale renewables – has launched a pilot for new... Read more