For care providers, every unnecessary cost matters. With energy required around the clock for heating, lighting, hot water, kitchens, laundry and essential equipment, electricity and gas can represent a significant operating expense. But how confident are you that every energy bill your organisation has paid has been correct? Energy billing errors can go unnoticed for […]
When was the last time you looked beyond the total at the bottom of your business energy bill? For many businesses, energy invoices arrive, are checked against expectations and then paid. But behind the headline figure can sit a range of different charges – and understanding them could help businesses identify unnecessary costs and make […]
For independent breweries, energy procurement can be about far more than simply finding a competitive electricity or gas rate. Brewing, refrigeration, packaging, cold storage and maintaining the right production environment all contribute to energy demand, while changes such as expanding production or moving premises can add another layer of complexity. For SIBA member Vault City […]
Most businesses assume that if an energy bill arrives from their supplier, the amount on it must be correct. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Business energy bills can be complicated, containing multiple rates, charges, meter readings, taxes and other costs. For organisations with high consumption, multiple meters or several sites, that complexity increases significantly. […]
When reviewing an energy contract, most businesses naturally focus on one number: the unit rate. But the price you pay for the electricity or gas itself is only part of your overall energy cost. For businesses across Scotland’s food and drink sector , where refrigeration, heating, processing, production and storage can result in significant energy consumption, […]