Every day is a holiday down Virgin way When is a policy not a policy? When it’s a Virgin non-policy. Sir Richard Branson has announced a small-scale experiment with his direct office of 170 personal staff in the UK and US (who manage his fortune) to take as much holiday as they like, when they […]
The Smart Meter Roll Out Debacle
2015 marks the planned commencement of the roll out of 53m smart meters to homes and businesses across the UK. Few of those in the know expect it to be a walk in the park, even fewer expects the 2020 final delivery date to be set in stone. These concerns have been exacerbated by the […]
Blackouts: Scottish Power vs. GDF Suez, a tale of two approaches
The last thing the UK energy market needs ahead of Winter 2014/15 is another disruption to the supply of energy. With the system under critical strain through the loss of the Heysham & Hartlepool nuclear reactors and the fires at Ferrybridge and Didcot gas stations more bad news has raised it head. This time it […]
Energy a Critical Issue
Siemens, the engineering conglomerate, has revealed in its latest business survey that fully 79% of the UK’s manufacturing sector report energy as a “business critical issue” with 65% of those surveyed confirming that they were taking measures to reduce costs by investing in embedded generation and energy management services over the next 12 months. Steve […]
Pressure grows on price comparison websites
The pressure is telling already. With a threat from Ed Davey, Secretary of State for energy and climate change, that a non-profit switching site was “actually something we’re looking at” business models across the UK are suddenly being defended, vehemently. On the eve of an election year and with a government desperately in need of […]
Which? Contribute to Energy Market CMA Investigation
In the latest in our series analysing the responses of key players to the CMA investigation into the UK energy market we focus on Which? and their proposals for the energy market. Which? the consumer group turned price comparison website have contributed their thoughts to the CMA investigation into the energy market by calling for a […]
Energy costs and the price comparison websites
There never seems to be much good news coming out of the energy industry, and this month’s no different. The price comparison sites and industry commentators are almost tripping over themselves telling us that energy bills on an inexorable rise and suppliers totally unreformed and that price rises are the responsibility of all market players. […]
Europe to Miss Renewable Energy Target
Knocked Off Course in IEA Estimates due to Wind Farm Slowdown Whilst the UK celebrates a boom in offshore wind capacity, news comes that Europe will miss its legally binding renewable energy target for 2020 because of a slowdown in the construction of wind farms and a slump in power prices. According to GlobalData’s analysis […]
Ofgem – the folly continues
2014 hasn’t been an auspicious year for Ofgem, the energy regulator: Bruised and battered from pillar to post. Maligned by many, praised by few. Neutered by their own decision making. Criticised by their predecessors. …but like any organisation under pressure the “we’ll change” narrative is well and truly under way. Labour, in their bid for […]
New 1-Hour Quote Service
Could Save Companies Thousands on Business Energy Leading corporate energy broker Business Juice has introduced a new 1-hour quote service. The simple email system promises fast and thorough comparison of the best gas and electricity tariffs and could save companies thousands on energy costs. Comparing business energy costs can be a confusing business for the companies […]