Energy Strategy for Manufacturing Companies: A strategic approach to how manufacturers procure, analyse, and optimise their energy

Energy Strategy for Manufacturing Companies A strategic approach to how manufacturers procure, analyse, and optimise their energy Energy plays a central role in every stage of the manufacturing process—from powering machinery and production lines to maintaining facility operations. As one of the highest overhead costs for manufacturers, energy has a direct impact on profitability, competitiveness, […]
We’ll cut your bills business told

We’ll cut your bills business told Labour has launched a new scheme to cut business bills by 25% Ministers say more than 7,000 British businesses will see their power bills fall by up to 25% under a new scheme launched today. Business Secretary Peter Kyle used his keynote speech at the CBI Conference to hammer home […]
COP has to stop we need something different

COP has to stop we need something different Editorial – COP30 should be the last and it’s time to force business to the table COP30 should be the last COP. I say that without hesitation because Brazil has just proven the whole circus has lost the plot. Millions get spent on these summits yet emissions keep […]
Price cap up just a touch

Price cap up just a touch Ofgem says Jan to March price cap will be 0.2% higher costing about 28p a month Ofgem has confirmed a slight rise in the energy price cap for January to March 2026 with bills nudging up by just 0.2%. The increase adds around 28 pence a month to the average dual […]
Coal exit a step closer at COP30?

Coal exit a step closer at COP30? New report sets out how to turn dying coal plants into clean power systems with France leading the way A major new report unveiled at COP30 says the world can accelerate the phase-out of coal if governments move fast to convert old plants into clean energy projects. The […]
Windpower sets new record for baseload

Windpower sets new record for baseload Wind supplied 43% of all power last week setting a new record of 22.7 GW Great Britain has set a new wind generation record and it is a big one. At 7:30pm on 11 November wind turbines were pumping out 22,711MW, beating the previous high of 22,523MW set in […]
NESO ready to shape energy plans for every nation and region

NESO ready to shape energy plans for every nation and region Consultation starts for first ever plan for regional infrastructure needs for decarbonisation NESO has kicked off a major consultation to decide how Britain will plan its future energy networks at a regional level. It is the first time Great Britain will create formal Regional […]
Pay for energy through taxes says Renewable UK

Pay for energy through taxes says Renewable UK Take green charges off bills and put it onto general taxation says the trade body arguing it could save us cash RenewableUK is urging the Chancellor to use the Autumn Budget to pull energy policy costs off electricity bills and fund them through general taxation instead. The group […]
UK Energy Market Update: Mid November

UK Energy Market Update: Mid November Energy markets have been mixed through mid-November. Winter risk remains a key factor as colder weather and increased demand drive short-term volatility, but steady LNG flows and stronger renewables are offering some stability. Electricity Market Movements Forward power prices softened slightly as higher renewable output and steady gas supply […]
Heat pump subsidy under threat?

Heat pump subsidy under threat? Reeves predicted to limit heat pump subsidy to low income households in budget Hundreds of thousands of households will lose access to heat pump subsidies under plans being drawn up by Rachel Reeves for next week’s Budget. The Guardian reports the chancellor wants to strip green levies off energy bills and […]