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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 […]

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

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

From March last year, Niccolo witnessed an influx of businesses battening down the hatches to prepare for an economic hit as the first lockdown was announced. Since then, we have been tracking the impact this has had on customers’ energy bill debt across lockdown 2 and 3.  Figure 1 shows Niccolo customer debt rose by

Below is an insight into October’s gas market price trends – here are the headlines; Prices continue to recover as several bullish factors hit the market at once, but tail off toward end of month. Near curve prices most affected, with discount to further out contracts tightening. Temperatures close to normal, but wettest month on record

One year on from the first lockdown and the underlying story in the gas market could not be more different. Unprecedented low demand and unseasonably high storage stocks were reflective of a very loose market through much of 2020, but after a quite chaotic winter with strong demand recovery across the globe paired with supply issues

The shift to remote working is not only changing how people work day to day, it is also changing how new employees are recruited and hired. The HR department has most certainly been on a learning journey this year, weaving our way through the uncertainty and learning to adjust the way in which we have

Climate change is a huge subject matter and as a result can inhibit people from thinking that small changes can make a difference. A growing number of businesses now wish to be more sustainable but are not sure what to do next or what is right for them and their budget. In this blog we

With the country effectively closing down from the end of March 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the roll out of smart meters was stopped in its tracks as all non-essential metering works were brought to a halt. As the country started to reopen in the Summer months, non-essential metering works slowly started to