Net zero for business explained
Net zero is something every business is hearing more about but it is not always clear what it actually means or what to do about it. Here is a plain explanation and some practical starting points. What does net zero mean Net zero means balancing the greenhouse gases a business produces with the amount that […]
Business electricity VAT is reducing from 1 October 2026
From 1 October 2026 VAT on business electricity will be reduced from 5% to 0% for eligible business customers. Most businesses on the standard VAT rate will not see any change to their arrangement. The reduction applies mainly to two groups. The first group is businesses with low electricity usage. As a general guide if […]
Manufacturers could cut their electricity bills by 20% from April 2027 A new government scheme will remove three policy charges from manufacturers’ electricity bills from April 2027. Most SMEs that make things qualify. Applications close on 30 November. If you make things in the UK, there is a good chance a new government scheme can […]
How to Cut Mains Gas Costs in Your Commercial Kitchen (Without Losing Reliability)
Practical ways UK pubs, restaurants and hotels can cut mains gas costs in commercial kitchens — without risking reliability during a full Friday service. If you run a pub, restaurant or hotel kitchen, mains gas is probably one of your top three controllable costs — and one of the least scrutinised. Most operators renegotiate electricity […]
Targeting Charging Review: The Affect on your Business Utility Bill from April 2022.
Following on from our blog post a few weeks ago regarding pass through rates, UK energy regulator Ofgem are carrying out a targeted charging review (TCR) on some of the non-energy costs found on your utility bill. These two costs, which assist in the maintenance of the UK’s electricity network, are the transmission charge (TNUoS) […]
Business Insurance with Pozitive
Existing customers of Pozitive energy have been presented a special offer from sister company, Pozitive insurance, rebating five percent of the insurance premium straight back once signed up. Pozitive Insurance provide a range of commercial insurance, to find out more information for each type of business follow the appropriate PDF link below. Offices & Surgeries […]
Suppliers of Last Resort: Businesses affected by the energy crisis
If you’ve kept up with the energy sector at all these past few months, you will be aware of the crisis in the market price of gas, causing over twenty energy suppliers to cease trading or go into administration within 2021. The most recent of which was Bulb, an energy supplier who were responsible for […]
Pass-through Rates: Saving Money on your Business Energy Bills
One of the main ways Intelligent can save your business money on utility contracts is by performing a full review of your bills and finding ways you can reduce your outgoings through fixed energy or pass-through rates. An energy bill is formulated by two payments; an energy payment based on your gas and/ or electricity […]
The Pledges of COP26: Week Two
Today marks the last day of the COP26 climate conference summit, in which hundreds of nations came together to listen to seminars about the impact of global warming, climate change and the carbon footprints of the energy sector. Highlighted in last week’s blog post (linked here for further reading http://old.intelligentgas.co.uk/the-pledges-of-cop26-week-one/), the first week of COP26 […]
The Pledges of COP26: Week One
The start of this week marked the beginning of the COP26 climate summit, with world leaders and representatives from 190 nations meeting in Glasgow to discuss and commit to pledges which will ensure a safe and sustainable future to our planet. Thus far, three main pledges have proposed actions against climate change and highlight the […]