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What is ISO 50001? ISO 50001 is an international standard from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) provides businesses with a globally recognised framework to enable them to create an effective energy management system. With input from energy management experts from over 60 countries, ISO 50001 outlines good practice protocols for businesses, in areas such […]

Energy bills All of the major parties have plans to reduce energy bills for customers. Labour wants to introduce an emergency price cap that will keep the average dual-fuel household energy bill below £1,000 a year, whereas the Conservatives will commission an independent review into energy costs, acting on the review’s recommendations to keep energy […]

Non-commodity costs are rising – they probably already account for over half of your electricity bill, and by 2020 they’re set to make up around 60% of it. These costs will continue to rise as we come to rely more heavily on renewable generation, which in its unpredictable nature makes balancing the grid a more […]

When the time comes for your business to review its energy procurement strategy, it can be difficult to know which contract options are best for you.

Government plans have until recently revolved around a new fleet of power stations coming on line to fill the energy gap as coal plants and older atomic plants close, and these plans seemed to be on track when work began on Hinkley Point C in Somerset during March 2017. However, the recent news that Toshiba […]

We spoke to Inenco’s Water Projects Manager, Chris Tarr, to find out what’s happened in the first four weeks of the water market opening.   Chris, now that business customers can choose their water supplier, have many businesses taken the opportunity to do so?   “One of the most positive aspects of the new market […]

Since 2013, the demand for electric vehicles in the UK has increased significantly – there were almost 95,000 plug-in cars registered by the end of March 2017, compared to just 3,500 registered cars four years ago. This market is predicted to continue growing as it becomes easier than ever to drive an electric car, with […]

News from Inenco’s energy and carbon compliance team

But will it lead to greater security, or will we see more of the same volatility we have seen since the Brexit vote? The party manifestos will be published in two weeks’ time, but in the meantime, we take a look at how the snap election will affect the UK’s energy future. Policy on pause […]

In the 135 years since the Holborn Viaduct station opened in 1882, coal generation has been a necessary part of the energy mix in the UK. While there have been coal-free periods previously, the longest continuous period prior to Friday was in May 2016, when coal wasn’t required for 19 hours. This happened again on […]

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a globally recognised reporting framework for businesses looking to voluntarily measure, manage and disclose greenhouse gas emissions. In the UK, over 250 organisations have joined the 2000+ companies participating in the scheme – so how does it benefit a business? Transparent performance tracking Participating organisations receive a performance score […]

Additional research published recently has also found that many building energy ratings may be inaccurate: properties must carry a D or E rating to meet MEES, yet 33% of buildings previously carrying a D or E rating have dropped into an F or G-rating post-analysis, falling short of the forthcoming regulations. So, what do MEES […]