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What is DCP228? DCP228 is a regulation to be introduced by Ofgem in April 2018 which will change the way business electricity charges are calculated by Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). Currently, distribution charges are make up 19% of customers’ […]
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If your business uses a Half Hourly (HH) meter for its energy supply, make sure you’re ready for DCP 161 in April 2018 – Excess Capacity charges are coming. Ofgem will be introducing a new regulation to the DCUSA […]
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If your business uses gas to help power its operations, you need to know how to read your gas meter. It is important to provide your business gas supplier with accurate meter readings to avoid usage estimations. Estimations of […]
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We understand it can be tricky organising your business’s finances, especially when covering essential costs such as energy. That’s why our guide is here to explain the VAT and CCLs paid on business gas and electricity tariffs to help […]
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You may have wondered if you’re eligible to organise a business energy contract if you are one of the many people who has started their business up from home. Our guide explains the criteria required to use a business […]
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Switching business energy is straightforward when you own your premises, but if you’re a tenant in a leased property, it can be more difficult to change suppliers. However, it is not impossible! If your business operates in rented premises, […]
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What is a standing charge? A standing charge is a fixed daily cost within that remains constant regardless of how much gas or electricity you use. These are included in energy tariffs to cover the costs of supplying your […]
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Energy suppliers typically employ people as data collectors or meter readers to take meter readings for you. However, there may be times where you are required to take your own meter readings so it is important you know how […]
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Switching energy tariffs can be a tough task for any business if you’re not sure what to avoid, but for micro businesses (as defined by the EU, an organisation with fewer than 10 employees and a turnover of less […]
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Falling behind on energy bills could happen to any business. All it takes is one month of poor performance to set your finances back and leave you feeling snowed under by bills. This is experience is not uncommon and […]
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Energy contracts can differ massively depending on if you’re a domestic or business customers, and this can make organising your business’s gas and electricity supply much more difficult if you are not familiar with commercial energy contracts. In this […]
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What is an MPRN? An MPRN (Meter Point Reference Number) is a number unique to your business’s gas supply. When organising energy tariffs, your MPRN number is used by energy suppliers to identify your business gas meter and to […]
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