EU carbon allowances are bought and sold as part of the European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). Currently the UK is part of the EU... Read More
The future of the carbon market beyond Brexit
The role of renewables this winter
The increase in wind and solar capacity in recent years has contributed to the overall reduction in demand. Higher volumes of on-site renewable capacity allow... Read More
Control the clock change in an instant
The seasonal trend towards higher demand during the colder, darker winter months will accelerate as a result of the clock change. This will place pressure... Read More
Positive Winter Outlook from National Grid
National grid has published its yearly Winter Outlook report for the 2018/19 season. The report forecasts an electricity margin of 7.1GW, which is 0.9GW more... Read More
Triads – how low can they go?
The Triad season started on 1 November and is one of the most important areas of demand management for energy users. Triads are used by... Read More
Fracking in UK just weeks away
The energy firm received Government consent for the fracking of two wells in July and are expected to start drilling early October. The fracking process... Read More
How ESOS can help you get ahead with SECR
You probably know all about ESOS, and you may feel that even now, with 15 months until the next deadline, there’s still no rush to... Read More
A smarter way to avoid Triads
Each year from November to the end of February, National Grid use peak demand data to calculate how much energy users should pay in electricity... Read More
Gas and power prices surge – take action
The Winter 18 gas and power contracts are up by 52% and 50% respectively in the last year. The following seasons have also risen, however... Read More
Domestic energy price cap proposal announced by Ofgem
The proposal follows the passing of the Government’s Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act, which became law on 19 July. This legislation was passed... Read More
Britain running on sunshine as summer demand falls
The changes have come from an evolution in how energy is being used, and those who successfully manage these demand patterns, particularly if combined with... Read More
Reduce your CRC costs through the secondary market
The cost associated with CRC reporting will be replaced from 1 April 2019 with an increase in the Climate Change Levy (CCL), whilst the reporting... Read More