Are you throwing cash in the trash?
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
November 11, 2025
Tag: Business Advice
3 examples of support to cut consumption & costs this World Energy Saving Day
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,
October 21, 2025
Is my business energy deal legally binding?
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
July 29, 2025
UK ETS Compensation Scheme: A guide for Energy Intensive Industries
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
June 30, 2025
Network Charging Compensation (NCC) Scheme: A Guide for Energy-Intensive Industries
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
June 27, 2025
Energy Intensive Industries (EII) Scheme: A Complete Guide for Manufacturers
The Energy Intensive Industries (EII) Scheme is a support mechanism for UK manufacturers whose energy costs could render them uncompetitive globally. In an era of
June 26, 2025
Climate Change Agreements (CCAs): A Guide For EIIs
Climate Change Agreements (CCAs) are voluntary agreements between energy intensive industries and the Environment Agency. Under these agreements, businesses commit to reducing their energy usage
June 25, 2025
How will the Israel and Iran conflict affect business energy prices?
As if global commodities markets hadn’t had enough disruption in recent years, the Israel and Iran conflict has added a new dynamic to market behaviour.
June 18, 2025
How to Analyse Half-Hourly Energy Data with AI and ChatGPT
If your business has a half-hourly electricity meter, you have access to a hive of useful cost-saving insights; but are you using that data to
April 16, 2025
What is an MPAN Number and Why Does it Matter?
In the world of energy, there’s one number you might come across that’s crucial for tracking and managing your electricity supply: the MPAN (Meter Point
February 11, 2025