What is an Independent Connection Provider and what do they do?

Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) are accredited contractors that compete against DNOs and IDNOs to design and build electricity connections onto…

Sub-metering for businesses: How it works, systems and uses

Commercial sub-meters are fitted within a premises’ electricity circuits or gas pipes to track energy consumption separately for specific units,…

What is Ofgem and what does it do?

Ofgem is the regulator for the energy sector in Great Britain, ensuring the private companies that operate within this sector,…

A guide to your business gas bill

A business gas bill is an invoice detailing what a company needs to pay for using a mains gas supply…

How to read a business electricity bill

A business electricity bill sets out what a company owes its supplier for the electricity it has used over a…

REGO Certificates: Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin

REGO certificates are the proof of origin behind every megawatt hour of renewable electricity generated by registered wind, solar, hydro…

Energy Management Systems for businesses: How they work

Energy management systems (EMS) are used by businesses to improve their energy efficiency, helping minimise unpredictable business electricity prices and…

What is an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) and how do they work?

Independent distribution network operators (IDNOs) are the competition to the incumbent distribution network operators (DNOs), which operate the regional electricity…

Guide to new commercial gas connections

New business gas connections are required in new premises, refurbishments, or sites needing extra capacity, with the process usually taking…

DNOs Explained: Distribution Network Operators in Great Britain

A DNO is the Distribution Network Operator in charge of a local electricity network that connects the national grid to…