Monday, 26 July 2021
by Sophie Archer
Permits for RHI Extension and Tariff Guarantee Applications
Have you been approved for an RHI extension? Or maybe you are still waiting for your Tariff Guarantee Stage 2 to be approved? Both have completion deadlines of 31 March 2022, but do you have your permit prepared? Thursday, 01 July 2021
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
by Candace Robb
Half Hourly contracts and what you need to know
We have taken a lot of calls recently from NFU members who are not completely familiar with half hourly (HH) meters and the different types of contracts that you can get. Some members have accepted contracts where they have been quoted an incredibly good unit rate, only to find on their first bill Thursday, 11 February 2021
by Joshua Robinson
Am I paying the correct amount of VAT and CCL on my energy bill?
Whilst businesses have to pay VAT and Climate Change Levy (CCL) on their energy costs, certain factors change the amount of VAT and CCL that is charged by the energy supplier. Thursday, 07 January 2021
by Jodie Hisgett
How COVID-19 has affected energy procurement
At the end of 2019, when I was considering what direction the energy market would take in the next 12 months. I considered the usual unpredictable factors such as extreme weather, natural disaster, political unrest and issues with the economy. Tuesday, 17 November 2020
by Joshua Robinson
Don’t get your fingers frozen off
In the last few months, we have witnessed a lot of volatility in energy rates as COVID-19 continues to impact the worldwide market, as well as the energy market. With prices rising and falling monthly, this year has been quite different to previous years in terms of purchasing energy. Thursday, 29 October 2020
by Candace Robb
Electricity supplier taking too much money on fixed direct debit payment
Talking to our customers, I have been hearing a lot of complaints against suppliers who bill on estimated reads and then take large sums of money out on direct debit payments. Tuesday, 20 October 2020
by Jodie Hisgett
Be careful before you say yes
Some of our customers are getting calls from other Energy Brokers who are very persistent in trying to get them to agree to a verbal contract over the phone. They use pressure tactics to their advantage leaving some customers confused and resulting in them being trapped in unfavourable contracts Thursday, 24 September 2020
by Candace Robb
What length of electricity contract should I sign up for?
This is a question that we are asked a lot. In today’s market, the 12-month prices tend to be the cheapest but opting for this term length can leave you exposed to higher prices the next year. The three year deals tend to be on the high side but can see you on a very good tariff by the time you get Tuesday, 01 September 2020
by Jodie Hisgett
