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Comment on Microgeneration for Business by Save Energy by Making it Yourself : Home and Garden: Roses Vegetables Tomatoes Composting

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:42:32 +0000

[...] to write about home improvements such as solar panels, biomass heating and energy efficicency How microgeneration can help homeowners Written by : Jonathan Piggins A new government scheme launch…me is a cash incentive with a £10 million review point, that aims to assist homeowners with [...]

Comment on Energy Market Risk Analysis – mid January 2012 by Instability in the Wholesale Energy Market | What's new

Instability in the Wholesale Energy Market | What's new — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:24:32 +0000

[...] to indecision on prices. Wholesale prices fell to their lowest point in almost six months in mid-January 2012 but have risen slightly [...]

Comment on How and when rollover contracts can affect energy prices for commercial businesses by Senior Energy Broker

Senior Energy Broker — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:19:49 +0000

Energy watchdog Ofgem is beginning to clampdown on business energy suppliers, recommending plans to help UK businesses change their energy supplier with more ease. The proposed regulations do not make a distinction between an independent broker and a supplier-side agent who employs staff on a commission basis – with little monitoring – often using very questionable sales tactics such as verbal contracts.

Alex Pinna, Director of Nationwide Utilities has said that Ofgem needs to focus on tightening up the renewal process instead of lobbying for rights to take enforcement action against independent brokers and consultants because these independent third parties generally do not contract directly with the consumer; they rely on suppliers to facilitate that. The only way to regulate and ensure contracts are being created and renewed ethically is via the supplier. Until Ofgem addresses roll over contracts more thoroughly, Pinna suggests suppliers offer a “roll over opt-out” option upon signing, a practice that is already being adopted by at least one of the ‘Big Six’ energy suppliers.

Comment on Fixed Energy Purchasing by How and when rollover contracts can affect energy prices for commercial businesses | What's new

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:11:42 +0000

[...] fixed energy contracts will come up for renewal in April. If this is the case for your business, a contract renewal letter [...]

Comment on Flexible Energy Purchasing by Energy Contract Types | What's new

Energy Contract Types | What's new — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:32:50 +0000

[...] A taylor-made, risk-managed flexible strategy can provide forecasting certainty on the best times to buy. A flexible contract lets you take advantage of fluctuating wholesale energy prices, allowing you to purchase energy at the most advantageous time and get the best market rates. Read more about Flexible Energy Purchasing. [...]