Former Big Six regain market share as 2021 closes on record low switching
Published: January 17, 20222021 ended with a new record low number of switches in December as high wholesale energy prices continue to push suppliers out of the market and customers are transferred to suppliers of last resort (SoLRs).
View article in fullDigitalising a customer-centric DCUSA
Published: January 14, 2022Digitalisation is sweeping across the energy market bringing efficiency, investment and innovative solutions to facilitate the industry’s Net Zero transformation. From large-scale customer systems to focused process improvers, digital solutions are becoming commonplace in the world of energy codes as well as the wider industry.
View article in fullHow Covid changed GB electricity consumption, and what that tells us about productivity
Published: January 10, 2022In March /April 2020, as the country shut down due to the then novel Coronavirus pandemic, we witnessed a sweeping change in energy consumption patterns across the UK. As workplaces limited staff access to enable social distancing, or closed their doors completely, electricity consumption plummeted. As the pandemic progresses, we are seeing noteworthy productivity patterns shift with every new breakthrough or setback in the national response to Covid-19.
View article in full17 million smart meter installations since rollout began
Published: December 20, 2021The GB smart meter rollout recorded its 17 millionth installation since the programme began after 216,000 installations in October 2021 and over 227,000 installations took place in November 2021. This is 13 percent and one percent less than October and November last year, respectively.
View article in fullIn the midst of uncertainty we are eager to start anew, by CEO Dan Hopkinson
Published: December 15, 2021A summer of fewer closed borders and well-deserved time-off has come to an end. This has not been without its hurdles as increased demand puts pressure on supply chains and labour shortages impact various industries. As we move into colder weather and planning for next year against the backdrop of a new variant, our attention is pulled towards overcoming these challenges while getting ready for 2022.
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