<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Vibrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vibrant]]></description><link>https://www.vibrantenergymatters.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:43:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://partners.vem.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The EPC Is Old News. Meet the VESA: The Future of Home Energy Intelligence.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the Vibrant Energy Saving Audit (VESA), the next evolution beyond the traditional EPC.

It’s a smarter, more valuable alternative that shifts the focus away from basic compliance and towards actionable, future-ready energy intelligence. ]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/the-epc-is-old-news-meet-the-vesa-the-future-of-home-energy-intelligence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694141376e99824bc102a364</guid><category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:09:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d2eb83_12e7913b0bf4411dab1e7e950a0acc8c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the VESA: The £79 Report That Goes 10x Further ]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has been the go-to document for understanding your property’s energy  performance, providing a snapshot of a building’s energy efficiency. However, we believe in going beyond the snapshot our cutting-edge Vibrant Energy Savings Audit is far exceeds a standard EPC, all for just £79. EPCs have served a vital purpose, offering a basic rating (A-G) for a property’s energy efficiency and some generic recommendations. While useful for quick...]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/meet-the-vesa-the-79-report-that-goes-10x-further</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693c1fa4c5a82c28b607562c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:02:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d2eb83_564edfc4b803452e99065759ad2cc530~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget 2025: What It Really Means for Home Energy and the Road Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves’ much-anticipated Budget 2025 delivered headlines and discussion points aplenty, but in amongst the noise was a little welcome headline for households.]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/budget-2025-what-it-really-means-for-home-energy-and-the-road-ahead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6930017e4a313d7af55d697d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:24:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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Maximise Your Savings in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[We break down the top UK government grants available in 2025, eligibility criteria, and how our VESA (Vibrant Energy Savings Audit) can help]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/government-grants-for-energy-efficiency-how-to-maximise-your-savings-in-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e18bdb89f652c76e80ff9a</guid><category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:50:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d2eb83_b3d83ef6e4d14965a4073185be17326b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Hidden Ways a High EPC Rating Increases Your Property Value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improving your EPC rating can add real benefits to your property, including higher value, a lower carbon footprint, better mortgage rates.]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/5-hidden-ways-a-high-epc-rating-increases-your-property-value</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e18868ab7115eeb10f887f</guid><category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:42:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d2eb83_dd88a7d001b646a2bd5f6da25cdee4c6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_601,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Instantly Improve Your EPC Rating and Save on Energy Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[We help homeowners and landlords identify the most impactful home improvements through our UK-first, exclusive VESA offering]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/how-to-instantly-improve-your-epc-rating-and-save-on-energy-bills</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c5c8f1295dfeba6c9cd3bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:32:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d2eb83_33b616f921ea49f0b8bafb7a14b770d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPC vs. VESA: What’s the Difference and Why Homeowners Need More Than Just an EPC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don’t settle for a basic EPC when you could have a personalised energy savings roadmap! Book your VESA assessment today.]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/epc-vs-vesa-what-s-the-difference-and-why-homeowners-need-more-than-just-an-epc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c07c89b8d772e41f6a8f91</guid><category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:05:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d2eb83_f08d0f3789c94982b7a33c561a9d18e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Role of Solar Panels in Advancing Green Energy in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the UK works toward its ambitious net-zero carbon goals, solar panels are playing an increasingly vital role in reshaping the nation’s...]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/the-role-of-solar-panels-in-advancing-green-energy-in-the-uk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a09f0ace17352758126aa6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:58:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/185c30_c245da216bc340429ab7e23126c8b8a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat Pump FAQs: Your Questions Answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[We answer your top heat pump questions, as the UK takes strides toward a net-zero future.]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/heat-pump-faqs-your-questions-answered</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6788e9b1e9dd2a759e556f1a</guid><category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:32:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/185c30_aca5929713d64677a4932927d83776a4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES): A Guide for Landlords]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) sets the benchmark for energy efficiency in privately rented properties across the UK.]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/understanding-minimum-energy-efficiency-standards-mees-a-guide-for-landlords</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6752c6567e1d571150c28b53</guid><category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:04:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/185c30_39ae4c3b3b9a469d8825566caae42fe0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_956,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Landlords Need to Know About the Renters’ Rights Bill 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Renters’ Rights Bill 2024 is set to bring fairer, safer, and more secure renting conditions for both landlords and renters across the UK]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/what-landlords-need-to-know-about-the-renters-rights-bill-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6736182d0b1188f4056a9328</guid><category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:42:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d2eb83_1dbfdb6446d04df89efdc9b50f5660f2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips to Heating Your Home This Autumn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert tips on the best time to put your heating on, and to save money at the same time.]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/tips-to-heating-your-home-this-autumn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716661bc7b374f67856186f</guid><category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:46:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/185c30_d007ab405b6f44b8a6958f1d63616a1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’re Backed by Trustmark, the UK’s Only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are proud to be backed by TrustMark, the only UK Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around the home.]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/we-re-backed-by-trustmark-the-uk-s-only-government-endorsed-quality-scheme</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fd0f905a23d590596cbccb</guid><category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:30:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/185c30_a24d503243e34b12810b338f5ead00bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS): How to Get Started]]></title><description><![CDATA[Save money and energy with modern heating options, learn more about the BUS scheme.]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/the-boiler-upgrade-scheme-bus-how-to-get-started</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ed89091dd3cdb4b88b0711</guid><category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:40:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d2eb83_85607c3fab544f268cf04c1866698dc5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat Pumps vs Traditional Heating: Which Is Better for Your Home?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As energy costs rise and concerns for the environment grow amongst the eco-conscious, homeowners and landlords alike are searching for...]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/heat-pumps-vs-traditional-heating-which-is-better-for-your-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e150936c185a9790eaa317</guid><category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:29:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d2eb83_62eaf4552fea4042beee8c0d1e1d50da~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Homes: How Energy Efficient Properties are Contributing to the UK Property Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sustainable homes create environmentally friendly living spaces through the installation of energy-saving and money-saving products.]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/sustainable-homes-how-energy-efficient-properties-are-contributing-to-the-uk-property-market</link><guid 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As the UK’s leading property...]]></description><link>https://partners.vem.co.uk/post/unlocking-profit-potential-the-epc-plus-is-a-game-changer-for-estate-agents-gated-content</link><guid isPermaLink="false">660157e7ab1c8eb40eb6ca6c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:56:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/185c30_25ca69f555f047f5831f07ab26cfe51d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ross Jones</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>