Business Energy Guides

Here's our library of business energy guides written by our team of in-house experts. We aim to be the best resource for small British businesses trying to understand their electricity and gas supplies.

Sewage treatment works How sewage is used to power Britain

Britain has over 7,000 sewage treatment works, all producing sewage sludge, a solid organic by-product of wastewater treatment. In the past, sewage sludge was routinely disposed of in British landfills, where it decomposed and produced harmful greenhouse gases. Today, sewage sludge is recognised as a valuable biomass source that can generate green biogas, renewable electricity,…

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Regulations Ofwat vs Ofgem: Comparing the approach of utility regulators

Ofwat and Ofgem are independent economic regulators for the water and energy markets in Britain. Both regulators aim to protect consumers, ensure fair pricing, promote efficient and reliable services, and encourage long-term investment in infrastructure. Despite the alignment in their goals, Ofgem and Ofwat have taken notably divergent approaches in several areas that impact consumers…

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We've prepared a quick guide to managing your business water supplies when transitioning between properties. Dealing with your business water supply when moving premises

As businesses evolve, a need to move premises often arises for upscaling, downscaling, or adopting a hybrid working model. There are many factors to consider when organising a move. To assist, we’ve prepared a quick guide to managing your business water supplies when transitioning between properties. 💡The regulator, Ofwat, permits any business moving out of…

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Energy efficiency tips for businesses Energy efficiency tips for businesses

In today’s business landscape, energy efficiency isn’t just an environmental responsibility—it’s a strategic move to significantly reduce costs. This article unveils five low-cost, high-impact tips designed to reduce your gas and electricity consumption. We’ve backed each recommendation with facts and figures from scientific research to demonstrate the savings you can expect. Each of our tips…

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Business energy grants Business energy grants

Business energy grants are financial incentives intended to encourage companies to invest in making their business greener. These generous grants are a key part of the government’s building for 2050 plan. Explore how your business can benefit from government energy grants promoting green initiatives, such as heat pump installation, enhanced building insulation, and renewable energy…

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Business energy procurement How to Develop an Effective Energy Procurement Strategy for Your Business

For businesses nationwide, energy usage is likely one of a company’s biggest outgoings. With the market volatility over the last few years, it is now even more critical to secure the best prices and terms for your business. However, this is not an easy task, and that’s where an energy procurement strategy becomes essential. In…

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