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, […]
For many businesses, an energy tender can feel relatively straightforward: send your usage to a selection of suppliers, receive some prices and choose the cheapest. In reality, a well-managed energy tender involves considerably more. From preparing accurate consumption data and approaching the right suppliers to comparing contract structures and understanding what is actually included within […]
For Scotland’s food and drink manufacturers, winter presents a familiar challenge. Higher energy demand, colder temperatures and increased market volatility can all place pressure on operating costs at a time when margins are already being squeezed. Whether you’re producing dairy, seafood, baked goods, meat products or beverages, having the right energy strategy in place before […]
A New Prime Minister, the Same Energy Questions: What Could Political Change Mean for UK Businesses?
The announcement that Prime Minister Keir Starmer will step down has created fresh uncertainty across Westminster, with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham emerging as the frontrunner to succeed him. For businesses, however, the key question is not simply who moves into Number 10. It is what, if anything, changes when it comes to UK energy […]
Global energy markets remain highly sensitive to geopolitical developments, with recent events in the Middle East once again highlighting how international conflict can impact wholesale gas and electricity prices across Europe and the UK. Over recent weeks, tensions in the region have escalated significantly following military exchanges involving Israel, Iran and their regional allies. The […]
The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) could be one of the biggest changes to industrial electricity costs in decades. Designed to address the long-standing challenge of high UK industrial electricity prices, the scheme aims to improve the competitiveness of UK manufacturers by reducing electricity costs and supporting long-term investment and growth. For eligible businesses, the […]