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adoption of technology to operate business as usual. According to a McKinsey Global Survey, companies have accelerated the digitisation of their customer interactions and their internal operations by three to four years. This increased investment in tech, welcomes a new era of digitally savvy customers and a new standard that customers expect in service. Greater […]

As a business you may be left confused and unsure on the measures in which the Government is putting in place to tackle climate change and the impact that this might have on not only how you operate but on and your utility bills too. On 11th March, Rishi Sunak announced the budget for 2020, although

While going green is a hot topic for UK businesses looking to do the right thing by our planet, ‘Greenwashing’ – when companies make false claims pertaining to the environmental credentials of their products and services – is becoming more and more common.  Coupled with the fact that 50 percent of energy tariffs now claim

Despite its obvious challenges, 2020 was a record breaking year for Britain’s electricity system. Data shows that 2020 was officially the greenest year on record with an average carbon intensity of 181 gCO2/kWh. During the nation’s first lockdown, we even saw the longest coal free run since the industrial revolution. Record low electricity demand, large

As we think about returning to the office, we are reflecting on how we have adapted to working from home and the technology that has supported us through the last 12 months.  It all felt rather clunky when we started, because moving from 200 people in a close contact setting to remote working was a

What is net zero?  Net Zero means achieving balance between the volume of emissions we release into the atmosphere and the amount we take out. The UK Government is the first major economy to set a world-leading target to achieve Net Zero by 2050; this of course is all in a bid to tackle climate

AMR (Automated Meter Reading) devices provide daily, or even sometimes half-hourly, readings to your gas provider, ensuring that you are billed accurately and removing the manual aspects of having to provide a read. In conjunction with other data such as business type and the expected usage of a site, they’re also a powerful analytical tool

COVID-19 has triggered a sharp rise in businesses looking to better manage their energy supply; as such, they are seeking to reduce costs where possible, without compromising on output or service.  Understanding your energy use Having a plan for your energy management can mean reduced bills and money saved, but beyond this, a real focus

A recent survey by Lloyds Banking Group of more than 1,000 small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across the UK has revealed that four in 10 are unsure of how the Government’s commitment to net-zero by 2050 will impact them, never mind the role they play in reaching the goal. More than nine in 10 respondents said

Recently, Analytics Manager Samantha Potter, discussed the first ten days of the second national lockdown and how this had impacted gas usage of some AMR (Automated Meter Reading) device sites across a range of sectors. This week she looks at a more in-depth comparison of the most recent lockdown with the first national lockdown in late March.