Your blueprint for managing risks and maximising value
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Robin Hale, Chief Executive at the MEUC reflects on the key takeaways from MEUC’s Spring Conference.

Quantifying flexibility value – is there anything for major energy users?
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Eddie Proffitt, Technical Director at the MEUC, reflects on a decade of Demand Side Response policy and practice – and
questions whether today’s frameworks are fit for the future.

Putting end users first: launching the MEUC’s Smart Water Meter Rollout Strategy Group
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MEUC Water Advisor Karma Loveday introduces the new Smart Water Meter Rollout Strategy Group.

Hot or cold choices for British Steel’s blast furnaces
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Geoff Davies of WWAM Writers Ltd. outlines the headline news as well as subtler developments not found on the front pages.

Beyond green tariffs: Why real-time energy matching is the next step in ESG transparency
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Tim Foster, Director of Energy for Business at Conrad Energy explores real-time energy matching.

Navigating the changes to GHG reporting with traceability and transparency
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Owen Moulton, Strategic Development Manager at SmartestEnergy outlines how traceability is becoming essential to futureproofing Net Zero strategies.

MHHS: cost-saving dream or an expensive nightmare?
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Stark explores how Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement could turn from a cost-saving revolution into a costly misstep – unless suppliers and users act now.

A letter from the edge: “Dear Government”
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Arthur Probert, Carbon and Consultancy Director at Ameresco, shares a letter
he came across from a large energy user to anyone who will listen…

The power of Psychological Theory to transform B2B energy relationships
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Greg Kavanagh, Industrial and Commercial Sales Director at Shell Energy UK, explores how businesses can unlock greater value from their energy strategy by applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

Unlock improved energy costs, greater control, and ESG impact through energy sharing
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What if your organisation could reduce energy costs, lower Scope 2 and 3 emissions, and gain full transparency for
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting – all at once? Jacob Milner and Shahzoonia Kazmi from the Corporate Development Team at UrbanChain reveal how innovative energy solutions are making this a reality.

Why your energy data is now a business essential
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Ben Whitelam, Director at npower Business Solutions (nBS), offers insights on optimising meters, selecting partners, and leveraging energy data for smarter decisions.

Large industrial defines Carbon Neutral Pathway using Biogas
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Robert Brown, Senior Director at ENGIE Impact, shares how a major chemicals manufacturer is tackling Scope 1 and 2 emissions with a cost-effective, tailored roadmap to carbon neutrality.

Handing out stress balls!
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BUU talks to Andy Whiston Head of UK Sales Execution Desk at SEFE Energy about his role in the company.

Keeping up momentum in the face of headwinds
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As economic pressures mount, businesses risk sidelining sustainability goals. David Kipling, CEO at On-Site Energy
reveals how flexible Power Purchase Agreements can keep companies on track while minimising costs.

The competitive advantage of CPPAs from existing assets
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Tom Richardson, Senior Business Relationship Manager at RWE, explores how corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs) can offer businesses stability and strategic advantage in an
increasingly volatile UK power market.

Why batteries are central to a smarter energy future
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At the MEUC Spring Conference, Fergus McAllister, Head of Flexibility, EDF Wholesale Market Services shared his knowledge and passion for the future of batteries. This article captures and expands on the key insights from his presentation.

Maximize efficiency: Top ten questions for water management success
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With utility prices rising from 1 April, now’s the time to consider if you’re getting the most from your suppliers. Jamie
McDonald, Head of Key Accounts at Wave, shares ten key questions for large, multi-site organisations reviewing or procuring water services.

Market reforms are everyone’s business
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Nikki Flanders, Managing Director of Energy Customer Solutions at SSE, asks if zonal pricing would be good?

CPPAs: the benefits, the challenges and the future
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Callum O’Reilly, Renewable Strategic Originator at Drax Energy Solutions shares how CPPAs are helping organisations meet sustainability goals with confidence.

How to tackle water scarcity risks while stepping up progress on sustainability targets
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Mark Taylor, Water Management Expert at Water Plus covers the essential steps for businesses to take in 2025 to control costs, reduce energy use, and cut carbon emissions.

From compliance to clarity: Turning energy data into actionable insight
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As regulatory reform and decarbonisation reshape the energy landscape, data has become a strategic asset – central to smarter, faster, and greener decisions. With Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement advancing, businesses must rethink their data strategies, says Jonathan Briggs, Head of Strategic Innovation at IMServ.