How Patience in 2025 Paid Off
How Patience Paid Off in 2025’s Energy Market If 2024 was a year where early action paid off, 2025 told a very different story. After reaching high levels at the start of the year, UK gas and electricity prices entered a prolonged period of decline. For many businesses, patience proved to be a valuable asset. […]
How Hotels Cut Energy Costs
Running a hotel isn’t easy Between staff costs, food inflation, Online Travel Agency (OTA) commission & waste management fees, electricity and gas energy bills are another huge expense. Many owners accept their energy bills as a fixed cost. However, there are often hidden inefficiencies, missed exemptions, and poor procurement practices that waste money. […]
When Fake Reviews are a Business Model
Fake Reviews as a Business Model If you run a business, you will eventually encounter the fake review industry. It usually begins with unsolicited emails or WhatsApp messages. I receive several each week offering to ‘improve your online reputation’ by providing positive reviews on platforms such as Trustpilot or Google. The messages typically promise fast […]
Client Introductions
Client Introductions Individuals sometimes ask if they can introduce businesses that may benefit from an independent review of their energy contracts. This arrangement is intended for personal introductions, where the referrer knows the business owner or decision-maker and believes they would benefit from independent advice. Introductions should be made with the knowledge and consent of […]
Waiting in 2024 Cost Businesses Money
Why Waiting Cost Businesses Money in 2024’s Energy Market Throughout 2024, many UK businesses hoped that energy prices would fall further after the volatility of previous years. With memories of the energy crisis still fresh, it was understandable that decision-makers wanted reassurance before committing to new contracts. However, market data from tells a clear story: […]
Energy Savings & Efficiency
Energy Savings Want to save money on your business energy bills? Dr Paul Swift is an energy consultant at the Carbon Trust who has helped businesses around the world reduce their energy waste. His energy savings checklist provides simple, achievable steps for businesses that want to get their gas and electricity bills under control, whatever […]
Smart Meters
Smart Meters A smart meter records the exact usage of energy and communicates it to a supplier for accurate billing; meaning a customer is billed for actual [A] (not estimated [E]) energy used. Accurate billing means customers only pay for the energy used. Smart meters ensure a customer will avoid incurring a large debt or […]
Energy Bill Relief Scheme
Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme [GEBRS] 1st April 2023On the 1st April 2023, the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) was replaced by the Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS). Whilst the government will claim they are extending support for businesses, the reality, unsurprisingly, is nothing more than lip service from the political class, as the maximum […]
Energy, Fuel & Food Crisis
EFFing Crisis Rising energy pricesRapidly rising energy, food and fuel prices have been dubbed an EFFing Crisis by UK Ministers, as they struggle to get rampant inflation under control. Gas and electricity prices started rising in mid-2021, which was unusual as energy prices typically decrease in the warmer spring and summer months due to a […]
What is a MOP?
What is a MOP? What are Meter Operator Agreements? Any site with an electricity demand of over 70 kVA must have a half-hourly (HH) meter, and a Meter Operator (MOP) agreement is required by law for all HH electricity contracts. These agreed operators cover the supply and maintenance of the meter, as well as […]
