Louise Horscroft

Louise has worked in the Business Utilities industry for the past 9 years and is an expert in business energy. 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 industry and how business energy suppliers behave, including rules, terms and conditions. She is passionate about giving business owners the information they need get the most from their electricity and gas supply.

Business energy brokers: A practical guide for businesses

Choosing the right energy contract can be challenging for businesses, especially with constantly changing prices and supplier offers. Business energy brokers act as intermediaries between companies and energy suppliers, helping organisations find suitable electricity and gas deals. In this guide, we explain how business energy brokers work, what they offer, and when using one may…

The Great Grid Upgrade: Expanding Britain’s power network

The Great Grid Upgrade is a marketing campaign created by National Grid to explain its construction of 17 new major power transmission lines. Over the next decade, this will involve 550 kilometres of new overhead power lines, approximately 1,300 steel pylons, and six new subsea high-voltage cables. Framed as essential for Britain’s net zero transition…

The controversial Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant

Hinkley Point C is one of the UK’s most ambitious and controversial infrastructure projects. The site, currently under construction by EDF on the Somerset coast, will eventually house two advanced nuclear reactors. Together, they’re expected to provide enough power for six million homes, supplying about 7% of the UK’s electricity. Since construction began in 2017,…

Micro business electricity: A practical guide for small companies

Understanding how electricity contracts work for micro businesses can help you avoid unnecessary costs and make smarter decisions about your energy supply. This guide explains what qualifies as a micro business, how that status affects your contractual rights, and where to get help when you have problems with your business energy. What is a micro…

Drax: The largest biomass power station in the world

Yorkshire is home to the single biggest power generator in Britain and the largest biomass power station in the world: the Drax Power Station. Here are three facts that demonstrate why this power station is both interesting and controversial: Drax generates 5% of Britain’s power and will provide a vital source of back-up renewable electricity…

Guide to business electricity meters. Understand half-hourly meter requirements, benefits, and additional costs.

A business guide to half-hourly electricity meters

If your business uses a significant amount of electricity, there’s a good chance you already have a half-hourly electricity meter. These smart-enabled meters automatically record energy usage every 30 minutes. They support higher power demand, but also incur significantly higher standing charges. In this article, our experts explain the key aspects of half-hourly electricity meters,…