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The current increase in running costs combined with a 200% rise in the unit rate of your electricity bills is no doubt serious cause for concern for you and your business. We’ve been speaking to several clients about how they might save money or reinject funds into their organisations to...
Read moreTensions between Russia and Ukraine are having an extremely negative impact on the UK energy market and due to currency index volatility and high price of oil, the price of both gas and electricity is extortionate at present. Due to this extreme market volatility, most energy suppliers are struggling to...
Read moreWe are sorry to hear the news that Contract Natural Gas Limited (CNG) are likely to close their retail arm. As of the end of last week CNG applied to OFGEM for a ‘supplier of last resort ‘due to the ongoing energy crisis.
CNG provide energy to approximately 45,000 customers, falling into the Supplier...
Read moreAs a local business that has followed the phenomenal success of the Club for many years, we are delighted to announce that BCR Associates will be sponsoring Exeter Chiefs Cup Kit for a minimum of the next three seasons.
BCR Associates have been working with the team at Sandy Park for...
Read moreAs energy costs are continuing to rise and businesses are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, many are looking to Solar-PV as a way to cut carbon emissions and combat the increase in electricity costs.
However, as Solar Power only accounted for 4% of the energy produced in the...
Read moreWhy Electric Vehicles?
As outlined by the Government's Ten Point Energy Plan published last year, the national adoption of electric vehicles is fundamental to the UK achieving its Net-Zero target by 2030. To put this into perspective, the Government aims to cut emissions from industry, transport, and buildings by 230 million metric tonnes...
Read moreAll you need to know about the latest Ofgem regulation which may mean future increases to your business electricity costs.
Why TCR?
This regulation is a result of industry reform recently introduced by Ofgem around how the Transmission (TNUoS) and Distribution (DUoS) networks recover the cost of maintaining pylons, wires and cables in...
Read moreUnfortunately, 2021 is set to be another turbulent year. Due to the freezing conditions last week, we saw short-term gas prices at a three-year record high with electricity prices also at an all-time high. We’re also seeing regular cuts in oil production which is being exacerbated due to the challenges...
Read moreWhy Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)?
SECR is one of the many energy-focused initiatives which has followed from the Paris Climate Agreement and the UK’s initial commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. The legislation is designed to make energy efficiency a focal point for businesses, to reduce...
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