The Energy Consultant can help you get the best deal and avoid unnecessary costs.  We will search the market, working with all major suppliers and some smaller ones – to get you the best possible contract for your business.  We will also establish your usage, and consumption patterns to establish whether a change of [...]

Being out of contract for your business energy is never a good idea.  We’ve seen OOC standing charges of over £3.30 and unit rates over 50p, so even if your business is closed and not using much energy, you could rack up considerable costs.

There are tariffs which track the market, and it is worth looking at one of these, although most people tend to prefer a fixed price tariff as it enables you to plan and avoid potential spikes in prices. The wholesale prices are fluctuating all the time, however the costs associated with supply are generally [...]

In addition to unit charge and standing charge, you will notice over charges such as FiTs (feed-in-tariffs) CCL (climate change Levy) and Renewables Obligation (RO) on your bill.  These additional charges are Levies and taxes relating to the environment and social obligations. a half hourly meter will also have additional operating (MOP) charges and [...]

A half hourly electric meter is a special type of meter (usually for businesses with higher consumption)which utilises AMR (automatic Meter Readings) every half hour.  This allows you to establish patterns of usage and increased demand and consider ways to become more energy efficient or balance demand with battery storage.

A power purchase agreement or PPA is an agreement between two parties, one which generates electricity and another who purchases.  These can be really beneficial to high energy users wanted to source their power from a renewable source at a competitive rate.  There are important considerations before entering in to a PPA including the [...]

A Renewable Energy Guarantees Origin or REGO, certificate was developed to meet an EU requirement for all member states to record an report the proportion of electricity consumption from renewable sources. One REGO issued  per MWh of electricity generated.  However these certificates can be purchased from generators for as little as 50p, enabling suppliers [...]

All power supplied through the Grid comes via the same pipes, however there are suppliers who have invested heavily in renewables and some who have 100% renewable tariffs (usually at a greater cost). Some suppliers simply purchase REGOs rather than investing in technologies and generating green energy themselves.

Up to 12 months – so if the wholesale markets are low and you’re within 12 months of your business energy contract end date then it pays to look at a new contract.

If you’re out of contract, it’s unlikely you’re getting a good deal. Suppliers usually take advantage of this and increase their standing charge and unit rates significantly.