Business Energy Blog

Our "Business Energy" blog is the product of extensive research, designed to keep you ahead in the fast-evolving commercial energy sector

You will find articles, guides and opinion pieces ranging from actionable tips to reduce your energy bills to in-depth analyses on renewable energy trends and speculative subjects about future developments in business energy.

Green gas fuel An overview of the Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGSC)

The Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGCS) is the gold standard for certifying green gas supplies. It proves that gas delivered through the British gas grid has been produced from a renewable source, rather than by using fossil fuels. This guide explains the Green Gas Certification Scheme and how businesses can benefit from it. Here are…

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Market trading graph Trading on the British wholesale electricity market

The wholesale electricity market matters because it sets the price of power for homes, businesses, and industries across Britain. It plays a vital role in keeping the electricity grid reliable for everyone. Unlike most other markets, electricity bought on the wholesale market isn’t physically delivered. Instead, it flows through the National Grid, a shared system…

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A voltage optimisation unit Commercial voltage optimisation

Voltage optimisation can be a quick and cost-effective way to reduce your business energy bills and carbon emissions by up to 12%, while also extending the lifespan of your electronic equipment. But it’s not the right fit for every business. Voltage optimisation works best for sites that consistently receive more voltage than they need and…

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Green Gas Support Scheme Guide to the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS)

The Green Gas Support Scheme is central to the UK’s strategy for decarbonising the gas grid. However, in the first three years, only one scheme participant began generating biomethane for injection into the grid. Despite the slow start, the GGSS has recently been extended to 2028, and several large-scale projects are due to come online…

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batteries Choosing a commercial solar battery system

Solar batteries are an optional addition to a commercial solar installation that make an electrical system significantly more versatile. By storing excess solar energy, businesses can reduce peak electricity costs, maintain an emergency power backup, and even earn money by providing grid flexibility services. The right solar battery will pay for itself through reduced energy…

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Electricity pylon What Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement means for businesses

By the end of 2025, nearly every property in Britain will have a smart meter that automatically tracks and sends electricity usage data in real time. This digital revolution has enabled a major change in the energy market: the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) reform. MHHS will overhaul how suppliers buy and sell electricity, using actual…

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