New rulings dictate that all privately rented non-domestic properties with an EPC rating must meet Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) in order to continue letting. While the final regulations have not yet been announced, new regulations are due to be enforced under the Energy Act 2011 from April 2018. This is the next step in […]
Top 5 energy saving ideas for community centres!
While all businesses are seeking ways to reduce their energy bills, we know just how important it is for a community centre in particular because of the energy you use day-to-day and the amount of people you cater for. Community centres could save thousands on their business energy bills just by reducing their consumption through […]
Hairdressers! Tips to reduce business energy costs
While all businesses could save thousands on their business energy bills just by reducing their consumption and switching suppliers, it’s never been more important than in a hairdressing salon. A typical hairdresser’s salon consumes around 40,000kWh of electricity every year thanks to all of the electrical hairdressing equipment and hot water they use. That’s an average […]
Domestic energy prices fall. Will business rates follow?
It seems that the government’s call for cheaper gas prices hasn’t fallen on deaf ears. A host of suppliers including Eon and First Utility have dropped prices, with SSE being the latest to announce it will cut its domestic gas prices by an average 5.3% on their standard tariff. This will come into force towards the end […]
Business energy brokers – the real story
As more and more Third Party Intermediaries (TPI) enter the energy market, the competition is becoming ever tougher. Worryingly, the techniques used by some brokers are often underhand in order to gain business leaving some of the more transparent TPIs in the dust. We give you the low down on the different business structures and techniques […]
Top 10 energy saving ideas for your business
Time to get strict… While we can help you save money on your business energy bills, you can also go a long way to cutting them further by being a little prudent. Many companies are missing out on the simple changes that can make a big difference. So here’s our top ten energy saving ideas! 1. Ensure your staff have […]
10 things to look for in a business energy broker
With business energy prices on the rise and huge price differences between tariffs and suppliers, how can you be sure you’re getting the best deal for your business? With a growing number of business energy brokers on the market all clamouring to offer the cheapest prices, we tell you the top 10 things to look […]
How to slash the cost of your business energy contracts
Business energy can make up a huge chunk of your overheads so it’s only sensible to keep checking you’re getting the best prices. With over 30 suppliers on the market, there are huge differences in price between tariffs. In fact, the most expensive one-year business electricity tariff on the market costs 65% more than the […]
3-step guide to comparing business energy contracts
If you are financially responsible for a business, you will be constantly looking for ways to cut business overheads and maximise your budget. With energy costs making up a large chunk of business spend, it pays to ensure you’re spending as little as possible on the essentials. There’s a gargantuan 68% difference in price between […]
Wholesale gas price to drop again. Will energy rates follow?
Analysts have predicted that wholesale gas prices will continue to fall in 2016. While this seems like good news, will we see the knock on effect on business energy prices in the near future? Prices dropped as a mild winter in the UK meant a lower demand for energy along with lower prices globally thanks reduced demand […]