Business Secretary Peter Kyle has announced an eight-week consultation on the brand-new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS). The initiative will cut electricity costs from April 2027 for manufacturers in sectors including automotive and aerospace, and for chemical suppliers.
As we head into the festive season, it can be difficult to keep track of everything. Winter brings additional responsibilities and festivities. Time and energy
The business energy world has been watching the National Energy System Operator (NESO) with bated breath throughout 2025, awaiting further information on potentially alarming increases
As if businesses don’t have enough on their plates. Business waste contracts are one of the more complicated services to procure, with an ever-growing list
21 October marks World Energy Saving Day, and at Procure Smart, we are encouraging organisations to embrace energy efficiency and reduce consumption. For UK businesses,
A new non-commodity charge is on the horizon for business energy users. The Nuclear Regulated Asset Base (RAB) levy was created to support the development
A lot of activity takes place after you sign your new business energy deal, whether it is a renewal to your current supplier or a
The Energy Resilience Fund (ERF) is a £25 million pot, created to support charities and social enterprises in England to reduce energy costs; reduce emissions
The UK ETS Compensation Scheme is a significant opportunity for manufacturers in energy intensive industries to reduce the strain associated with rising carbon costs from
The Network Charging Compensation (NCC) Scheme is a great way for Energy Intensive Industries (EIIs) in the UK to maintain their competitiveness in the global