Yorkshire’s Not Daft: Why More Homes in York Are Giving the Grid Two Fingers and Going Solar with ASK Renewables Ltd

Let’s cut to it: energy bills have been taking the absolute mick. 

You’d be forgiven for thinking you’d accidentally signed up for a private jet’s electricity plan. Even with Ofgem announcing the price cap is dropping from July 2025, most folks in York still feel like they’re paying champagne prices for a lukewarm cuppa. 

But here’s the thing: York isn’t built on daft decisions. It’s a city of common sense and good tea. That’s why more locals—from Bishopthorpe to Bootham—are flipping the script, cutting ties with the grid (well, mostly), and letting the daylight do the grafting. 

So if you’ve had it with handing half your wages to faceless energy giants, this one’s for you. 

So, What’s This “Price Cap” Then – And Why’s It Still Rinsing Us? 

Right then. Ofgem—the UK’s energy regulator—has said the new energy price cap from July will fall to £1,568 a year for a “typical” household. Sounds better than the £1,690 we’ve been saddled with, right? 

Here’s the problem: that “fall” is more like a paper cut healing over a stab wound. Because: ● We’re still paying 28% more than we were before this whole crisis kicked off. ● It’s not a cap on your total bill. It’s just a limit on unit rates. Use more, pay more. 

• It changes quarterly. So while you’re sat there thinking “Ooh, a nice bit of relief,” the next rise is already limbering up in the background. 

Martin Lewis, money wizard, called it what it is: “better than before, but still bad.”

Meanwhile in York: Kettles Are Boiling and People Are Fuming 

Take a walk through Tang Hall or Huntington and you’ll hear the same story. People trying to stay warm without turning their living rooms into saunas, wondering if charging their phone is now a luxury. 

When your electric bill starts competing with your weekly food shop—or worse, the council tax—you start asking questions. Like: “Why am I still forking out when my roof’s doing nowt but collecting moss?” 

Well, it turns out your roof could be doing a lot more. 

York’s Waking Up to Solar – And It’s Not Just the Trendy Crowd 

There was a time when solar panels were something you’d see on posh new builds or eco-villages in Cornwall. But not anymore. 

Here in York, more and more everyday homeowners are getting solar fitted and reaping the rewards. And not just because it’s good for the planet (which it is). But because, in typical Yorkshire fashion—it just makes sense. 

Why Solar Works Here, Even If the Sun Doesn’t 

You don’t need Costa del Sol weather to make solar work. Your panels don’t need sunburn weather—they need daylight. And last time we checked, York gets plenty of that, even if it’s filtered through a good Yorkshire drizzle. 

• York averages 1,400+ daylight hours a year. More than enough to generate reliable, usable power for your home. 
• Modern solar panels don’t care if it’s cloudy. They’re clever like that—turning daylight (not heat) into power. 
• With battery storage, you can use your solar after dark. Great for late-night telly, kettles, and keeping that fridge humming. 

And the best bit? Your bills go down. Sometimes way down.

What Real York Homes Are Saving with Solar Let’s have a gander at what your neighbours are pocketing: 

• A couple in Rawcliffe installed solar and a battery system. They now cover 80% of their electricity needs with solar. That’s hundreds saved every year—and no more wincing when the bill drops through the letterbox. 
• A semi in Bishopthorpe saw annual bills go from nearly £1,800 to under £950. That’s £850 still in their bank—and they’re now putting it towards a new kitchen, not some shareholder’s bonus. 
• A family in Heworth added panels to their 3-bed terrace and now use 75% of their own generated power. With the Smart Export Guarantee, they’re even earning from the extra electricity they don’t use. 

It’s not magic. It’s just daylight. And a smart investment. 

ASK Renewables Ltd: The York Company That Tells It Straight 

Now, before you get visions of slick salesmen trying to flog you a solar system the size of a football pitch—breathe. That’s not how ASK Renewables operates. 

They’re not some faceless national firm who can’t pronounce “Acomb”. They’re a Yorkshire-born, Yorkshire-based family business with over 165 glowing reviews on Which? Trusted Traders. 

People like ‘em because they’re honest. And in a world full of waffle, that really counts. What Makes ASK Renewables Ltd Different? 

• No pushy sales patter. You get a surveyor, not someone chasing commission. Their job? To check if solar makes sense for you. If it doesn’t, they’ll tell you. No strings, no stress. 
• Local knowledge. They know which way your street faces, how much sun it gets, and whether that big oak tree across the road is a dealbreaker or not. They’re from York.

They get it. 

• Custom solutions. Your house is different from your neighbour’s. ASK builds systems to fit your roof, your lifestyle, and your goals. Not just what’s lying about in the warehouse. 

One Holgate customer put it perfectly: 

“Didn’t feel like a sale. Felt like someone actually helping us make a decent decision for once.” 

So, What’s the Crack with Installation? 

Here’s how it works. Spoiler: it’s not complicated. 

1. Book a free consultation. No pressure, no clipboard warriors—just a friendly chat and some straight answers. 
2. A local surveyor visits your home. They’ll check out your roof, ask about your usage, and take a few measurements. 
3. You get a personalised quote. Properly tailored, with savings forecasts, installation details and options. 
4. You decide. Want to go ahead? Great. Don’t fancy it? No hard feelings. 
5. Install day! Typically 1–2 days, and they clean up after themselves like pros. Your house won’t look like a building site. 

You’ll barely know they’ve been—until the first bill arrives and it’s suddenly a lot friendlier. 

So, Is Solar Worth It for You? 

Well, let’s ask a few honest questions: 

• Are you sick of bills going up every few months?
• Would you like to be less reliant on whoever’s running the energy show this quarter? ● Does the idea of turning sunlight into savings appeal? 

If the answer’s “Aye” to any of those, it’s probably worth a look. 

And with finance options available and most systems paying for themselves within 5–7 years, it’s no longer just a “maybe someday” project. It’s happening now. On your street. 

Don’t Be the Last Roof in York Without Solar Here’s the truth of it: York’s too smart to keep getting stitched up by energy firms. 

The neighbours are switching. Your mate’s dad in Tang Hall’s switched. Even the couple who always complain about everything at the pub? They’ve switched. 

Don’t sit there thinking, “Maybe next year.” Because every month you wait is another chunk of money disappearing into someone else’s pocket. 

Let ASK Renewables Ltd give you the facts. No pressure. No fluff. Just honest Yorkshire advice. 

Book your free, no-pressure consultation at ask-renewables.co.uk. This time next year, your roof could be doing the work. 

And you? You could be sat there with a brew, smiling at a bill that finally makes sense.