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…
As the UK strives towards a zero-carbon future, green energy procurement has become a key focus for such minded companies. Switching away from fossil fuels to renewables has become much more straightforward given the increase in the range of options…
The UK, like many parts of Europe, has seen solar power generation records broken in the second half of April, with reduced levels of air pollution and clearer skies due to the lockdown said to be contributory factors. And there…
Beyond the immediate impact on health, the current Covid-19 crisis has major implications for global economies, energy use and CO2 emissions. Analysis of daily data through to mid-April by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that countries in full lockdown during…
All crises create winners and losers and the coronavirus pandemic is no different when it comes to how much businesses are paying for their energy. Compare electricity and gas prices from the period before the pandemic took hold and adversely…
Business and Commerce is in a very strange place at this time, some businesses have seen a sharp upturn in turnover as they fulfil the country’s requirements over this “lockdown” period, such as bicycle manufacturers, thanks to the sharp upturn…
Even in the relatively short period of time that the world has been in lockdown – although it sometimes feels like years – the fall in energy use and emissions has had a profound impact on the environment. Clear canals…
A quarterly poll issued by the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) shows that the public appetite for renewable energy remains very high. The overwhelming majority of the people questioned (82%) in the Public Attitudes Tracker, commissioned by…
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the government has offered companies the option of a three-month extension before they need to file their financial accounts. Ordinarily, the information is due on 1st April but for those companies that chose…
Global emissions are set for unprecedented fall this year as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report in Bloomberg Green. As less oil, gas and electricity is consumed due to the slowdown in industrial activity across…
For the third time in just under a year, the UK has broken its record for consecutive days of coal-free power generation. In May 2019, the UK went a fortnight without coal-fired power for the first time since the pre-industrial…
The coronavirus pandemic has left global economies at a standstill and knocked the confidence in global and connected trade. The question has been asked: would businesses benefit from pivoting to more localised value chains, as France President Macron advocates, or…
Forecasted output in the wind power market in 2020 is set to be downgraded due to the coronavirus outbreak. The amount of energy produced by turbines was on an upward trajectory and forecast to grow by 20 per cent this…
OPEC Plus has finalised a deal with the world’s major oil producers that will see a 10% cut in output – the largest-ever reduction in production. Prices for global benchmark Brent crude rose by 3.9% to $32.71 a barrel and…
We take a look at how the coronavirus is affecting the Electric Vehicle (EV) market Until the coronavirus took hold, 2020 was shaping up to be a big year for sales of EVs and the development of EV charging infrastructure…
Brent Crude Oil dropped to an 18-year low on 30th March, prompting a knock-on effect in the energy price market. The commodity’s international benchmark fell by as much as 13% to a low of $21.65 a barrel. Meanwhile, the price…
For qualifying companies, the deadline for phase 2 of ESOS passed on December 5, 2019. Some companies have missed this cut-off point after finding the complexities of the compliance process more challenging than anticipated. Faced with being hit with fines…
As of today (April 1), the first Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) reports are due. SECR was brought in last year to encourage groups of businesses that fulfil the specified criteria to become more energy efficient and reduce their…
The pricing of green energy may need rebalancing if growth in demand for renewables across the European market continues to outpace the growth in supply. According to figures published in a report from the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB), demand…
We would like to reassure all of our clients that they can expect the same high standards of service from us even though our dedicated team of employees are now working from home in line with government recommendations. Normal office…
The Coronavirus is seeming to have a spiralling effect, causing major disruption to people’s lives in one way or another. It is also having multiple side-effects on the energy industry and the environment, including very turbulent market pricing. So far,…
With a situation where ‘demand is down and supply is up’, oil industry prices continue to suffer in what can only be described as ‘Mad March’. While the coronavirus pandemic continues to tighten its grip on society leading to a…
Emission reduction targets aligned to the Paris Agreement’s 2C global warming limit are set to be missed by the vast majority of the highest-emitting listed companies, according to the Transition Pathway Initiative’s (TPI) annual report. The report assessed 238 energy,…
Please see our statement below regarding the Covid-19 outbreak. “At Energy Management LLP, we are committed to protecting the wellbeing of our staff, clients and suppliers. We are therefore following the recommendations from the Government and World Health Organisation. We…
Since its introduction in October 2017, Energy Management’s apprenticeship scheme has gone from strength to strength. Two current employees have graduated from the scheme and now hold key roles within the company, while a third is currently undertaking their Business…
Looking after the health, fitness, safety and education of the nation does not come cheap. In 2019, the figure for powering the public sector was estimated to be an eye-watering £3.4 billion. Keeping offices, hospital wards, classrooms and leisure centres…