Louise Horscroft

Louise joined AquaSwitch in 2022 and has worked in the Business Utilities industry for the past 9 years and is an expert in business energy and water. Having worked for a large broker as the head of customer services and retention she developed a keen understanding around the complexities of the energy and water industry and how business energy and water suppliers behave, including rules, terms and conditions and how to get the most from your supply. To find out more about Louise, visit her LinkedIn profile here.

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What is the average electricity and gas usage in the UK?

We hear a lot about “average energy usage”, but very few explain what it actually means and why it’s an essential metric. The truth is that without a benchmark like an average, any energy cost calculations are meaningless! How’s your usage this month compared to your historical average? Or how does your electricity and gas…

Boiler breakdown: Understanding the different types of boilers

This guide explores the different types of boilers, how they work, and why you may need to change your current boiler. What are the different types of boilers Combi boiler Heat only boiler System boiler Other less common boilers Condensing boilers Biomass boilers What boiler size do you need Should you change your boiler? Alternatives…

Mega batteries: Pumped-storage Hydroelectric (PSH)

Did you know that intermittent renewables are a headache for grid operators? Did you know that grid operators have an altar dedicated to Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric (PSH) in their homes, which they pray to every day before going to work? Did you know that PSH has been secretly enabling the renewables revolution of the last decade?…

Voltage optimisation systems for businesses

A carefully configured voltage optimisation system can improve the energy efficiency of a commercial property by up to 10%, reducing both energy bills and carbon emissions. In this guide, we explain how a voltage optimisation system works when installed at a commercial property. We provide business owners with the information needed to assess whether implementing…

Green Gas Levy (GGL) Explained

The UK government is working hard to encourage decarbonisation of the energy sector, and one strategy being employed is to introduce strategic levies to promote green investment. In this article, we explore the Green Gas Levy – a charge applied to any business gas suppliers who rely on natural gas (a fossil fuel). We break…

New business energy connections

In the UK, the gas and electricity networks are accessible nationwide. Despite recent advances in off-grid energy solutions, connecting to the grid remains the cheapest and most reliable method of supplying energy to a new property. Our business energy experts provide a step-by-step guide to securing a gas and electricity supply for your business: Step…