An effective energy procurement strategy optimally matches your business needs with the right business energy deal. As energy is one of the biggest overheads for any business, securing the right price and the right terms for your gas and electricity…
When a business energy user sets about the process of energy procurement, they will go to the market to get different quotes from suppliers. The suppliers will come back with their offer and a decision is then made based on…
The government have brought forward their ban on the sale of diesel and petrol cars to 2030, as the UK bids to become the second all-electric motoring country behind Norway. Originally 2040 was mentioned, then 2035, but now the cut-off…
The hospitality sector has been found to be reluctant to change energy suppliers even though significant savings could be made.
Controlling costs has always been good business, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now more important than ever. With turnover having taken a hit in so many different sectors, the ability to manage overheads could make all the difference…
The Choice Energy Framework helps public sector bodies to secure the best energy solutions.
Whilst not as severe in its restrictions nor hopefully as long in duration as the first national lockdown in March, ‘Lockdown 2’ will inevitably lead to a nationwide reduction in energy use. More businesses will either go to the wall…
HS1 is heading down the green energy route as it bids to become the most sustainable train line in Europe.
EM-Powered, the energy management portal, has a multitude of benefits to help business energy users reduce their consumption.
It has been a tumultuous year for the global energy system. World Energy Outlook 2020 sets out a vision of the future.
The deadline for applications for the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) is fast approaching and prospective or existing clients are advised to get in touch now. After a two-month extension was granted by the UK government, companies eligible to apply for…
During the Covid-19 nationwide lockdown, wind farms accounted for a larger percentage of the UK’s overall power generation than before. And following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party address today, that seems to be an irreversible trend. The PM pledged…
Energy Management’s Market Intelligence report provides a breakdown of the trends and factors affecting the energy price markets.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed plans to target a 55% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as part of a broader European Green Deal programme aimed at reaching “climate neutrality” by mid-century, according to a…
Covid-19 has not only had a dramatic effect on people’s lives but also the energy market. With industry effectively shutting down for long periods, business energy use over the year has plummeted while domestic energy use has risen, due to…
After a thorough consultation process conducted by The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) involving 101 key stakeholders, the UK government has decided to extend the new entrant deadline for the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme. Companies eligible…
Companies that do not necessarily have the in-house expertise or the time to manage their own energy demands often turn to external business energy consultants to take care of their needs. Business energy procurement (the buying of the energy that…
Choosing a green energy tariff is a valuable step towards making your business more sustainable. Renewable energy Purchase Power Agreements (PPAs) are becoming increasingly popular as the corporate world acknowledges the role it can play in helping the UK to…
The United States’ reliance on coal-fired power generation appears to be diminishing, despite President Trump’s best efforts to support the industry through favourable legislation. On more days than not this year, utilities got more electricity from renewables – hydro, wind…
BP has announced a $6.7bn quarterly loss after global demand for oil slumped during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Oil prices fell dramatically as a result of the economic slowdown and turned negative for the first time in consumer…
A combination of carbon capture technology and continued reliance on renewable forms of energy generation could result in the UK’s electricity grid becoming carbon neutral by 2033, according to the latest Future Energy Scenarios report from National Grid. With investment…
Green business energy is proving more popular than ever as businesses increasingly set out a procurement energy strategy aligned to sustainability as well as cost. While not all businesses are able to generate their own energy – a sustainable way…
A good energy procurement strategy optimally matches your business needs with the many choices that are available when it comes to buying energy. Energy is often one of the biggest overheads for a business, so it is crucial to adopt…
Analysing the factors behind why business energy prices have risen or fallen over a month-long period, our Market Intelligence report helps to give customers a handy overview of market conditions as they plan their energy strategy. Before you make any…
According to a recent report from Imperial’s Centre for Climate Finance & Investment in collaboration with the International Energy Agency, renewable power is outperforming fossil fuels in US and European markets. Over the last decade, it was found that renewables have offered…
COVID-19 has brought so much uncertainty to the world as people wonder what their future prospects may be, personally or professionally. The energy market has certainly not been immune to this either, with plummeting oil prices amidst a major downturn…
The climate change emergency was at the front and centre of the news agenda before Covid-19, and even while we are still in the grip of the pandemic, it is an issue that has rightfully refused to go away. We…
As more and more white-collar employees gradually switch back to working in an office environment, now is a good time for businesses to ensure any energy efficiency good practices picked up whilst working from home come with them. Most money-conscious,…
Energy is often a business’ biggest running cost after wages. That is why it is crucial to ensure you are not paying over the odds for powering your office, factory or warehouse, particularly if you prefer the security of a…
When the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday, Britain will have gone a record two months without coal-fired power generation. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a reduction in energy use throughout the business world but the lack of demand for…