Renewable energy is key to building our sustainable future. The issue is that although solar and wind provide clean, inexpensive power, they only do so... Read More
Battery Storage: how can it benefit your business?
Greenwashing – what is it and why should businesses avoid it?
As the world shifts towards a more sustainable future, consumers are opting for greener alternatives. And a growing pressure to ‘get green’ means that businesses... Read More
Controlling your energy bills: A guide to non-commodity costs
The cost of electricity has been fluctuating considerably in the last few years. From the highpoint in September 2018 wholesale prices had fallen by roughly... Read More
Earth Day: 5 things businesses can do to celebrate this year
After months of isolation and wintry weather, spring is finally in full bloom and the UK is reopening again. With this recent freedom has come... Read More
It’s not too early to start thinking about ESOS phase 3
The deadline for the third phase of ESOS is on 5 December 2023, but it is never too early to start your carbon reporting process.... Read More
What nuclear fusion means for big energy users
Big energy users rely on the UK’s power network to provide safe, reliable electricity for their ongoing business stability. While the use of renewable energy... Read More
Triad demand rises despite winter lockdown
National Grid have published the three Triad dates for the 2020/21 season, which are listed in the table below. For a ninth consecutive year EIC... Read More
What is driving corporate sustainability?
Rising interest in climate change means businesses are facing increased scrutiny over the environmental and social impacts of their practices. Mandatory carbon reporting already makes... Read More
What the new Industrial Strategy means for big energy users
On March 17 2021, the UK government announced their plans for a new Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy. In efforts to reach net zero by 2050, more... Read More
Targeted Charging Review (TCR) Guide
The Targeted Charging Review (TCR) was launched by Ofgem in 2017 to reduce distortion across the network. We look at how these changes will impact... Read More
SECR: How to make it work for your business
Compliance with carbon legislation such as Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) has become a corporate obligation. But it can also unlock a range of... Read More
A step-by-step guide to setting up new connections
Refurbishing your premises or expanding to new sites can add complex and time-consuming energy admin to your workload. EIC takes the stress out of this... Read More