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What size solar storage battery do I need for my business? Solar panel batteries are an expensive but valuable addition to a commercial solar panel installation. Choosing the suitable battery storage capacity will help you avoid unnecessarily adding thousands to your commercial solar panel installation costs and improve return on investment. In this blog, we’ll look into how commercial solar batteries are used and how to…
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Business energy standing charges | All you need to know 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…
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What types of business energy contract are there? 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 contracts…
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Why is electricity so expensive? 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 electricity…
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What is a business energy letter of authority (LOA)? In the UK, most companies use business energy brokers to help them secure the best deals. To work with a broker, you’ll need to sign a Letter of Authority (“LOA”) that grants your broker the legal power to act on behalf of your business in negotiations with suppliers. When signing an LOA, it’s essential that…
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Default business water tariffs 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…
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