Tom Melhuish

When you look at your business energy bill, you’ll notice an additional fee charged in pence per day called a “standing charge”. Standing charges essentially cover the cost of maintaining the connection of your property to the electricity and gas networks. Standing charges are fixed charges that you pay on a daily basis for using…

Many assume that signing an energy contract involves hand-signing a paper contract to make this legally binding. However, there is more than one way to legally ‘sign’ a business energy contract; our guide below explains this in more detail. 👇 What types of business energy contracts are there? Here we explore the different business energy…

Electricity costs remain high worldwide as the persistent energy crisis looms over our fossil fuel-dependent societies. In this article, we’ll explore why electricity in the UK is persistently more expensive than in other countries and shed light on the recent surge in electricity costs, a development that, in hindsight, was predictable 👇 Shortcuts: Why is…

Switching business energy or commercial water suppliers can be a pain, which is why AquaSwitch exists. But in order to do our job, we require an LOA from you so that we can talk to suppliers on behalf of your business, making the switching process hassle-free. We want you to understand exactly what you’re agreeing…

To say that energy prices have risen since 2021 is an understatement. This article examines why energy prices have risen and what is happening in the market now. Why have energy prices gone up? In 2021, as we began to recover from the global pandemic and workforces returned to business, the demand for gas increased…

The latest Ofwat State of the Market report shows that only 14% of English businesses have switched their business water supplier, and only 10% have renegotiated their water rates with their current supplier. This means that more than 75% of English companies pay for their water with a default business water tariff. This article explores…