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‘Optimal’ market conditions to transition to onsite renewable energy generators, new reports suggest
A new report released today by energy and sustainability consultancy Advantage Utilities suggests that new Government incentives coupled with the continued wholesale energy crisis now makes renewable energy generators the greenest and most affordable method of energy consumption for businesses.
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Four key business takeaways from the new Spring Budget
Dr. James Crosby, Head of Sustainability at energy sustainability consultancy Advantage Utilities, provides his analysis of what the latest Spring Budget means for UK businesses.
Full capital expensing: positive overall but introduces ‘economic discrimination’ for struggling businesses
Full capital expensing: positive overall but introduces ‘economic discrimination’ for struggling businesses
Introducing ‘full capital expensing’ in the Spring Budget brings excellent financial benefits to profitable firms. However, it also introduces economic discrimination for struggling businesses, claims an industry expert analysing the latest announcement.
New analysis suggests that UK and Europe ‘may never return to Russian gas and oil’
The UK and the rest of Europe may never return to its reliance on Russian gas and oil thanks to increased global imports of LNG, new LNG terminals as well as storage coming online. Greener options such as solar, wind and hydro have also aided in this transition, according to a new report by energy and sustainability consultancy Advantage Utilities.
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Businesses’ Burning Questions Answered: 2023 Energy Predictions
Over the past 18 months, we have witnessed extremely volatile energy markets in the UK and abroad. Despite recent respite - with reduced costs for consumers - predicting the direction of energy markets in 2023 is no easy feat. However, there are steps facilities managers and businesses can take that will help them to better prepare for energy developments over the course of the year.
Energy Predictions for 2023: On-site generation, energy optimisation and a renewed commitment to net-zero are key in 2023
Following the Government announcing the new Energy Bills Discount Scheme to support businesses post-March, energy and sustainability consultancy Advantage Utilities have today provided their thoughts on what lies ahead for commercial energy in 2023.
Generate awareness
There is no denying that energy management will continue to prove indispensable for campuses looking to alleviate ongoing financial pressures this year. Fortunately, there are numerous ways that campuses can take advantage of better energy management techniques to help reduce energy consumption from the National Grid and lower bills in the process.
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On-site generation, energy optimisation and a renewed commitment to net-zero are key in 2023
Following the Government announcing the new Energy Bills Discount Scheme to support businesses post-March, energy and sustainability consultancy Advantage Utilities have today provided their thoughts on what lies ahead for commercial energy in 2023.
Businesses set to reap energy cost savings by adopting voltage optimisation
Most businesses are unaware that they can save between six and twelve percent off their energy costs without making any operational changes through adopting a voltage optimisation strategy, experts at energy and sustainability consultancy Advantage Utilities have revealed.
Why tapping into the EV market is a winning strategy for your business
A recent Capgemini Report has revealed that 77% of consumer products and retail organisations found that sustainability leads to increases in customer loyalty. That’s why when it comes to exploring greener initiatives, offering EV charge ports at your venue is an essential consideration for any forward-thinking business.
COP27 Did it deliver on its promise?
COP27 will go down in history as the UN climate change conference where the Loss and Damage fund was agreed. After decades of pushing, this is a momentous victory for climate-vulnerable developing countries. It has often been said that climate action is moving from target-setting into the implementation phase. What COP27 shows is that, as the implementation phase begins, integrity and accountability will be ever more critical. However, the consensus is that there was insufficient progress on the energy transition both in and around COP27.
Energy price cap sparks warning for retail businesses falling out of contract and reinforces urgency of net-zero decision making
In a new report, commercial energy and sustainability consultancy Advantage Utilities has warned retail businesses that falling out of contract onto deemed rates is to be avoided at all costs, given the price cap announced by the government which only covers wholesale price.
Energy price cap sparks warning for businesses in London falling out of contract
In a new report, commercial energy and sustainability consultancy Advantage Utilities has warned businesses in London that falling out of contract onto deemed rates is to be avoided at all costs, given the price cap announced by the government which only covers wholesale price.