Episode 1: Blue sky thinking – cut the red tape and turn policy on its head

For a subject that many have dismissed as too far into the future or not yet commercially viable, it seems there’s been a sudden change of heart.

As we go into Christmas after one of the hottest Novembers on record, all eyes are on Climate Change and the correlation between global warming and levels of CO2 reaching record highs.

If there was a sure-fire way to save money on essential overheads such as energy costs, any business would be keen to adopt it, right?

Harnessing the potential benefits of Demand Side Response can be greatly enhanced by choosing the right partner. But discerning the claims of one provider over another can be challenging. A new industry Code of Conduct hopes to create a more level playing field…

We’re hosting our first CrowdChat and we want you all to join us.

When asked about the merits of Demand Side Response (DSR), energy managers are likely to reference cost savings and the potential for revenue generation. They may well talk about increased site resilience too. But rarely are the environmental benefits highlighted.

The non-commodity element of energy costs is set to push prices up considerably over the next few years – yet research by YouGov finds awareness of this seems limited. Energy market expert Ben Spry shares the detail behind the forecasts and assesses the impact Demand Side Response can provide to help mitigate price rises.

Utilitywise has bagged the Energy Buying Team title at The Energy Live Consultancy Awards (TELCA). The announcement was made at a ceremony attended by nearly 600 people to celebrate the best of the best TPIs and consultants in the energy industry. The judges said: “Utilitywise showed the knowledge and character to make the right call […]