Making the decision to use a Business Energy Consultant will save you time, money and consumption, but choosing the right Business Energy Consultant could be the difference between a small or substantial saving in energy costs. Casting your eye over your monthly energy bill whilst trying to do a million other business related activities can […]
60 million trees would need to be planted to offset the carbon emissions caused by the 2022 World Cup tournament, according to the energy experts at Hometree. Seven out of the eight stadiums being used for the Qatar World Cup have been purpose-built, with the eighth being completely refurbished. Building and construction are responsible for 40% of […]
The government has increased the windfall tax on oil and gas producers to 35%. During the Autumn Statement on the 17th of November, chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the Energy Profits Levy will be increased from 25% to 35% and extended to the end of March 2028. He also confirmed that a new, temporary 45% Electricity […]
During the recent Autumn Statement, new chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined what support would be available to households and businesses struggling with rising energy bills after April 2023. Hunt announced that targeted support will remain in place for the most vulnerable, but that bills are expected to rise further next year. Speaking during the Budget, Hunt […]
The government’s recently announced Energy Price Guarantee will only continue in its current form until April 2023. What is the Energy Price Guarantee? The support scheme was announced by the government in September to reduce the impact of the energy price cap rise and was due to be in place for two years. It was […]
The government has announced that it will introduce a windfall tax on low-carbon energy companies in a policy U-turn. Last month the European Union announced a €140bn levy on firms and Liz Truss had faced growing pressure to follow suit, after repeatedly resisting calls to cap profits being generated by power companies. TUC general secretary Frances […]
Energy regulator Ofgem has published the results of a new review into how energy suppliers help customers in payment difficulties and has found issues ranging from minor through to severe weaknesses or failings.   The deep dive found that, although good practice exists across the industry, with one supplier having no issues, most need to make […]
Clear support has been announced and is welcomed by businesses to offset energy prices that have dramatically increased in recent months. What help will there be? The government will cap the wholesale rate of energy at £211/mWh for electricity and £75/mWh for gas for all businesses that have signed a contract on or after 1/4/22. This is […]
69% of firms expect their energy costs to increase in the next three months, with almost a third anticipating rises of more than 30%, according to new survey data from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Its latest research reveals the extent to which businesses, like households, are concerned about soaring energy costs. More than two-thirds […]
How much money could switching to LED lighting save your business? As inflation and energy bills continue to rise, optimising your business energy consumption is more important than ever, particularly as we head into the winter months. With further increases to bills expected this autumn, it has become vital for firms to ensure they are […]