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As we embark on a new year, it's essential to stay abreast of the latest developments in the UK energy market. Here's a roundup of key insights to help you navigate the dynamic landscape:

1. Renewable Energy Surge: The UK continues to witness a remarkable surge in renewable energy adoption. From wind and solar to hydroelectric power, renewables are playing an increasingly significant role in the country's energy mix. This shift towards cleaner energy sources aligns with broader sustainability goals and presents opportunities for businesses to embrace green initiatives.

2. Policy and Regulation: Policy changes and regulatory updates are reshaping the energy market. From the government's commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 to the implementation of carbon pricing mechanisms, businesses must stay informed about evolving regulations and their potential impact on operations and costs.

3. Energy Efficiency and Innovation: With a growing emphasis on energy efficiency, businesses are exploring innovative technologies and practices to optimize energy usage. From smart meters and IoT-enabled devices to energy management systems, there's a wealth of solutions available to help businesses reduce consumption and enhance sustainability.

4. Challenges and Opportunities: Despite progress, the energy market faces challenges such as supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and fluctuating commodity prices. However, these challenges also present opportunities for innovation and collaboration. Businesses that embrace change and adapt to new realities can position themselves for long-term success in the evolving energy landscape.

Now could be the right time to place your energy contracts, as prices remain low

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Gas and Electricity prices continue to fall

A drop in prices this January could mean that now is a great time to lock in your next contract.

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What's happening in the energy markets this month, and how does this impact your prices?

What's happening in the energy markets, and how might this affect your prices?

What's happening in the energy markets, and how might this affect your prices?

We have today received this message from Janet Cocker, Head of Business Sales at NPOWER:

What's happening in the energy markets, and how might this affect your prices?

Always looking for ways to be at the ‘cutting edge’, the team here at Utilitas headed to the brilliant 1066 Target Sports in Hastings last week, for a day of team building fun.

The government has pushed back the deadline for energy suppliers to install smart metering technology for all their customers, by another four years.

The Climate Change Levy (CCL) is an environmental tax on a company's electricity and gas use.
Businesses that pay the standard rate of VAT (20%) are also charged the CCL, although there are exceptions. Those that meet the minimal use requirements and are charged the reduced rate of VAT (5%) don't pay the CCL.

• For electricity, this means using an average of less than 33 kWh per day (1,000 kWh per month)
• For gas, this means using an average of less than 145 kWh per day (4,397 kWh per month)

From 1st April 2019 the government is increasing the rate of CCL; from 0.583 pp kWh to 0.847 pp kWh for Electricity, and from 0.203 pp kWh to 0.339 ppkWh for Natural Gas.

This is an increase of 45% for electricity and 67% for gas. We wanted to make you aware of these changes so that you can plan your budgets accordingly.
With energy prices constantly on the rise this may seem like just more bad news. However, in reality the CCL charge makes up a very small percentage of your overall energy bill.

At the start of every New Year, Steve likes to declare the 'year of...' as something for the team to focus on, and so 2019 has been declared the 'year of excellent customer service'.

This year, on the 9th and 10th of May, The Brighton Centre will play host to the ISBA Annual Conference. The event is a chance for delegates to research new opportunities and suppliers, and find ways to take their school’s offering to the next level....