Tuesday, 01 March 2022
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by Claire Hartry

Europe to accelerate emergency grid link with Ukraine - Energy Live News

Read our top five energy-related news stories from the last couple of weeks. Energy is always in the news in one way or another, from renewable energy technology advancements and the latest from the ‘big six’ energy suppliers to advancements in energy saving and sustainability. In this blog, we
Thursday, 23 December 2021
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by Claire Hartry

NFU Energy and District Eating partner on ‘matchmaking’ project

NFU Energy and District Eating are announcing their part Innovate UK funded project which aims to reduce CO2 emissions by enabling growers to access stable and lower-cost heat.
Monday, 26 July 2021
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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
Pylons at sunset
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by Candace Robb

Understanding Half Hourly Meters

What is a Half Hourly meter?
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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