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 […]
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 […]
Record number of energy switches in 2015
A record 3.8 million people switched energy supplier in 2015 which was a whopping 0.6 million more than in 2014. It just goes to show that consumers are becoming more and more savvy with their bills and less likely to remain loyal to suppliers that penalise long-term customers with high rates. Lawrence Slade, chief executive of Energy […]
Top 5 business energy saving ideas for dentists!
While all businesses are seeking ways to reduce their energy bills, we know just how important it is for dentist in particular because of the energy you use day-to-day. Dentist surgeries could save thousands on their business energy bills just by reducing their consumption and switching suppliers and we’ll explain just how it’s done. With […]
Power cut? Who you gonna call?
So you’re sat in the dark after a power cut but what do you do? Who should you be calling in the candlelight when your electricity fails? Only 20% of people know who to call in the event of a power cut, the majority turning incorrectly to their energy supplier. Northern Powergrid is raising awareness […]
Collective energy switch tariffs must be included say Ofgem
Energy suppliers must publicise collective switch tariffs from now on in the Cheapest Tariff Message (CTM), thanks to new Ofgem rulings. The CTM is already an existing requirement that bills and annual statements should include information about the cheapest tariffs available and how much customers could save by switching to them. Collective switches are generally […]
Nolan backs new Ofgem comparison site rules
Dermot Nolan, CEO of Ofgem has backed up the new rules set out earlier this year with regard to price comparison websites (PCWs). Ofgem amended its Confidence Code, ensuring that all PCWs now provide a “whole of market view” of tariffs, rather than hiding some suppliers or deals with the view to restoring customer confidence. […]
Ofgem energy investigation over British Gas
Ofgem are investigating whether British Gas has complied with the requirements of conditions 7A, 14, 14A and 21B of its gas and electricity supply licences, which contain safeguards relating to supply to micro business consumers. There have been concerns over wrongful blocking of business customer transfers and billing issues after British Gas experienced a host […]
Suppliers to face old meter disposal issues on smart rollout
While the smart meter rollout is just getting underway, suppliers face mountains of old meters being returned for disposal. Old, replaced meters need to go back to their owner, or the owner needs to be notified that the meter is available for collection says metering logistics company Meter Provida. Meter Provida’s business development manager Tom […]