Small businesses are splashing out on water bills when they could switch water suppliers and share in around £200 million worth of savings. Do you want to tap into lower bills? Don’t splash out – switch water supplier! It’s been three months since the water market in England was deregulated but only a small number […]

How much can your business save by ignoring some of the myths surrounding energy efficiency? We debunk nine common misconceptions about energy saving. THAT LIGHTBULB MOMENT If you are suddenly inspired to save energy by leaving a light on when you’re dashing from a room, think again. It’s actually best to turn it off. Leaving […]

The English water market has been deregulated. Brendan Flattery assesses the competitive advantage available for commercial tenants and landlords, who are now able to choose their water supplier. On 1st April, the utilities landscape shifted for businesses across England, with the deregulation of water. The move represents a competitive advantage for commercial tenants and landlords […]

Energy management and energy procurement are beginning to converge. Jon Ferris explains how managers can cope with this fundamental change. Before 2005, virtually all consumers had fixed energy contracts. As prices became more volatile, consumers found themselves paying suppliers extra to bear the commodity risk on their behalf. In 2005, when gas prices exceeded 100 […]

Utilitywise CEO Brendan Flattery explains the changes in the English water market and why you should take advantage for your business Having joined Utilitywise in October last year, I am still a newcomer to the Utilities market, however I am reminded daily of the significant opportunities that exist for all businesses, to get more value […]

Change in retailing is constant, but continual flux is causing a crisis. Many stores in the UK are struggling to exist as the sector is buffeted by mounting costs caused by waves of change: from morphing shopping habits to the introduction of the National Living Wage, and now rising import prices post-Brexit. Commissioned by UK […]

Small businesses are being encouraged to switch to green energy after Google and Apple announced plans to reach a 100% renewable energy target as part of RE100. RE100 is a global collaborative initiative of 83 of the world’s most influential companies. As well as Google and Apple, its partners include IKEA, Adobe, and Diageo. All […]

More than half of businesses in England have said they are likely to switch water suppliers when the retail water market opens up next year. From April 2017, around 1.2 million businesses and public sector organisations in England will be able to choose their supplier for water and wastewater retail services such as customer service […]

Brendan Flattery, the new CEO of Utilitywise has told ELN he believes the water market can be run cleanly and he would welcome regulation of the TPI sector. Speaking after an online survey of 453 businesses by Utilitywise revealed just a quarter felt informed about water deregulation, Mr Flattery said it was important this new […]

Get ready for lower prices and better customer service Everything you need to know about business water deregulation (and what it means for your business) What’s happening to business water supplies in England? In April 2017, the water industry in England begins to deregulate and the barriers to competition start to come down. If you […]