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Simple Ways for Schools to Save Electricity
By Shea Karssing · 5 years ago
Looking for savings in electricity is one of the simplest ways for schools to collectively save millions of pounds a year. We’ve found that although the government allows schools the freedom to buy their energy ...
How Can Golf Clubs Save Electricity?
By Shea Karssing · 5 years ago
How can golf clubs save electricity in more ways? With the energy-intensive process of keeping a golf course running, energy cost savings can make a big difference in freeing up extra funds. The more efficiently ...
Spotlight on Business Energy Broker Tim Sealy-Fisher
By Shea Karssing · 5 years ago
It pays to partner with a business energy expert Business energy broker Tim Sealy-Fisher is focused on building end-to-end energy solutions for sustainable business growth. He is Head of Compliance at Smarter Business. With over ...
The Company That Saved £900,000 in Business Electricity Rates
By Shea Karssing · 5 years ago
Business electricity rates can become a major expense for energy-intensive operations. Such was the case for Essex County Laundry, a commercial laundry service provider to luxury spas and hotels. Essex County Laundry contacted Smarter Business ...
A Guide to Legionnaires’ Disease for Landlords in the UK
By Shea Karssing · 6 years ago
A recent increase in reported outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease means that landlords need to take special care to be aware of the risks and measures to prevent infection. The European Centre for Disease Control and ...
How to Switch Gas and Electricity Suppliers
By Shea Karssing · 5 years ago
Want to know how to switch gas and electricity suppliers? You’re not alone… According to industry figures, over 666 000 UK customers switched their supplier in February this year, a record-breaking increase of 60% from ...
Excess Capacity Charges UK: Your DCP 161 101
By Shea Karssing · 5 years ago
Excess capacity charges UK: Time is running out until the new DCP (Distribution Change Proposal) 161 legislation comes into force on 1 April 2018. The introduction of the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM)’s ...
4 Winter Weather Problems Faced by SMEs
By Shea Karssing · 6 years ago
You may have noticed that it’s a little cold outside? And if you’ve been anywhere near a headline lately, you will have seen that the UK’s natural gas market is being stretched to its absolute ...
Smart meter installation: 40 million to go!
By Shea Karssing · 6 years ago
2018 marks the make-or-break year for smart installation and roll-out in the UK. The UK government wants all energy suppliers to install smart meters in every home in England, Scotland and Wales by 31 December ...
Brexit and your business energy: what to expect
By Shea Karssing · 6 years ago
The countdown to Brexit has begun – how will the UK’s departure from the EU affect your business energy costs? Businesses and individuals across the UK depend on having a reliable and affordable supply of ...
5 Reasons to Outsource Facility Maintenance Tasks
By Shea Karssing · 6 years ago
Should your business outsource facility maintenance or keep things in-house? In today’s fast-paced world of business, management teams are under pressure to take predictive and preventative measures to keep the business running as cost-effectively and ...
Why compare electricity providers? Because you can save up to 40%!
By Shea Karssing · 6 years ago
Failing to compare electricity providers has come at a cost of £1,500 over six years for millions of UK households, a recent survey has revealed. The difference between the average standard variable tariff and the ...