Ben Brading

The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a UK government initiative that allows businesses and homeowners to earn payments for exporting surplus renewable electricity to the national grid. By incentivising the adoption of renewable technologies, the SEG plays a pivotal role in the UK’s journey towards achieving net zero. The benefits of participating in the SEG…

Decarbonisation of the national grid is a necessary step and a key milestone in achieving the UK’s legally binding target of reaching net zero by 2050. Decarbonising the grid is expected to result in significantly cheaper and cleaner electricity, which will be required for the widespread adoption of heat pumps and electric vehicles. This article…

During the night, UK wind farms generate more electricity due to higher and more consistent wind speeds, less atmospheric turbulence, and favourable weather patterns. At the same time, power demand decreases as most of the country sleeps, leading to a significant drop in electricity prices on the national grid. Multi-rate energy tariffs allow businesses to…

Business energy suppliers aren’t perfect, and mistakes can happen, so raising complaints is sometimes necessary. The best business energy suppliers strive to provide excellent customer service, and most issues can be resolved with a simple phone call to customer services. This guide focuses on situations where your business energy supplier cannot or does not resolve…

Green business energy tariffs guarantee that renewable or low-carbon electricity is supplied to British businesses. There isn’t a separate green grid that exclusively supplies renewable power. Instead, wind farms share the same infrastructure as gas power stations, raising legitimate questions about how green tariffs can deliver exclusively renewable energy. This article explains how green business…

BSUoS charges account for approximately 3% of domestic and business electricity prices. These charges cover the cost of maintaining balance on the national grid, ensuring a stable and uninterrupted electricity supply. BSUoS charges fund the National Energy System Operator’s vital role in maintaining voltage and frequency stability on the grid, preventing infrastructure damage and avoiding…