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NewsCambridge Tech Week 2026: Back in Innovation AlleyAnother Cambridge Tech Week done, and this year, we had even more reason to celebrate.24 September 2026
InsightsWhat energy optimisation actually means for homeownersEnergy optimisation can sound like a technical or industry-heavy term. For homeowners, though, it’s a much simpler idea. It’s about making better decisions about when energy is used.3 July 2026
InsightsBeyond the Thermometer: Why This Week’s Heatwave Should Alarm UsThis week’s record-threatening June heatwave is a window into a hotter-than-average summer that will boost solar generation but severely strain the UK grid as residential air conditioning surges and extreme heat throttles EV charging speeds.22 June 2026
InsightsWhy your solar and battery system might not be saving as much as you thinkSolar panels and home batteries don't automatically maximise savings. Learn how energy optimisation helps get more from the system you already own.16 June 2026
PressDecent Energy’s co-founders feature on the For the Love of Weather PodcastOur co-founders Tom and Sally recently sat down with Gemma and Aisling from For the Love of Weather podcast.13 May 2026
InsightsWhy EV Charging is the new TV PickupA changing pattern in energy demand.2 April 2026
InsightsFrom Volatility to Control: Why Smart Electrification Is the Future of Home EnergyRising heating oil prices are once again exposing the fragility of the UK’s energy system — and why smart electrification offers a more resilient, affordable alternative.27 March 2026
NewsFrom Cambridge to Leeds, Amsterdam and back againA busy few weeks for Decent Energy18 March 2026
PressDecent Energy Founder Featured on the Impact Files PodcastTom shares how our first product, Shîfter, helps households cut carbon and save money by optimising when they use and store electricity, based on half-hourly UK price shifts and grid carbon intensity.16 February 2026
NewsThe Warm Homes Plan Signals a Smarter, Fairer Energy Future for UK HomesThe Warm Homes Plan sets out a clear vision for warmer, cheaper and cleaner homes across the UK backed by serious scale and long-term investment.23 January 2026
PressDecent Energy Co-Founder Featured on the Net Zero Compare PodcastOur Co-Founder Sally recently appeared on the Net Zero Compare Podcast to discuss weather forecasting, demand flexibility, and the role of smart batteries in decarbonising home energy.22 December 2025
PressDecent Energy Wins Solar & Storage Start-Up of the Year AwardDecent Energy has been named Solar & Storage Start-Up of the Year for its innovative platform that optimises home and business solar and storage systems.2 October 2025
PressDecent Energy Appoints Two Non-Executive Directors to Support Growth in Smart Digital Energy ManagementDecent Energy announces the appointment of Marion Nöldgen and Ben Grinnel as non-executive directors to support the company's mission to reduce household energy costs and carbon intensity.10 July 2025
PressDecent Energy Secures £225K Pre-Seed Funding to Launch Shîfter, Helping Households Cut Energy Costs and CarbonDecent Energy closes £225,000 pre-seed funding round to accelerate the development and market launch of Shifter, its flagship energy management product.1 July 2025
PressDecent Energy Featured on the Zero Ambitions PodcastOur Founders Tom and Sally recently joined Dan and Jeff from the Zero Ambitions podcast to talk about smarter home energy, solar and battery optimisation, and the journey behind Decent Energy.6 May 2025