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Electricity under lockdown: cheaper, cleaner, but harder to control
Download the latest Electric Insights report from Drax now. The latest Drax Electric Insights report shows the impact lockdown had on our electricity system....
3 of the oddest things we've read about the smart meter roll-out
With the number of smart meters on Great Britain’s walls now at 5 million and the pace picking up, our fourth instalment of our...
Video: Why the smart grid is at the forefront of the energy revolution
The way the energy industry works hasn’t changed all that much for decades now. But we’re at the start of an energy revolution, with...
What’s happening with Third Party Costs? Download our free guide now
Discover what’s recently changed, and why, with Third Party Costs (TPCs). Third Party Costs - also sometimes referred to as non-energy or non-commodity costs...
Planning for uncertainty: What will the power market look like after the pandemic?
Will the UK electricity landscape ever return to ‘normal’? Since the first lockdown was introduced on 23 March 2020, electricity demand in the UK...
Planning for uncertainty: Is now the time to reforecast your electricity?
In the light of the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s never too soon to talk to your electricity supplier – especially if...
Safe smart meters are behind the UK's move to a greener future
Smart meters have been much maligned in the media, but we’re passionate about setting the record straight. In the third post in our series,...
Planning for uncertainty: What's happening with Third Party Costs?
Only 40% of your business’s electricity bill covers the cost of electricity. The remaining 60 per cent is made up of Third Party Costs...
Over two thirds of corporate business leaders say they're more environmentally focussed following COVID-19 outbreak
Over two thirds of Britain’s corporate business leaders say they are now more environmentally conscious in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to...
Whitepaper: How enterprises are bringing about change after COVID-19
We surveyed over 1,250 business leaders about their attitudes to sustainability, where their priorities lie, and how they plan to embrace bold decision-making, post-pandemic....
Infographic: Why business leaders are more environmentally conscious after the pandemic
A survey commissioned by Haven Power has found that corporate business leaders are more environmentally aware than before the coronavirus pandemic.
Download our whitepaper: Helping you through uncertain times
The world of energy has changed radically since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. In the last few months, demand for electricity has fallen...
Why your business should consider generating its own renewable electricity
COVID-19 has dominated the news agenda this year and the virus will continue to present significant challenges. The restrictive economic measures introduced to slow...
Beyond COVID-19, we need a vision to reach net zero emissions
By Marc Bradbrook, Commercial and Energy Services Director, Haven Power
The Targeted Charging Review: What to expect
We’ve outlined in previous posts the percentage of non-energy costs, also called Third Party Costs (TPCs), which make up your bill. Some of these,...
Where does Haven Power’s electricity come from?
As one of the UK’s leading electricity suppliers to large businesses, we’re proud to partner with leading organisations across the UK to provide certified,...
Safe, secure and private: the smart meters protecting your data
In the second post in our series, we’re looking at those smart meter myths which prey on fears about data security and the right...
New smart meter to give Drax's business customers more control of their energy
Drax announces a trial of polyphase SMETS 2 smart meters aimed at giving the company's larger business customers better control of their power use,...
Getting smart, safely: Our commitment to customers
This year has presented challenges for everyone. One area particularly affected has been the smart meter rollout. Most suppliers paused smart installations as the...
Reacting and reforecasting: How suppliers have responded to COVID-19
The rapid spread of Covid-19 has led to an unprecedented degree of change to the ways we live and work. As countries have introduced...
Power consumption slumps in Q1 2020 – see Drax Electric Insights Report
Right now, Great Britain’s electricity system is changing at a rapid pace. With pressures to decarbonise, replace old technologies with new, lower carbon ones...
UK reaches a new coal-free record amidst Coronavirus lockdown
Despite the challenging times we all find ourselves in across the UK right now, there is some positive news. On 28 April, Great Britain...
Drax announces package to support Haven Power customers through COVID-19 crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted all of us. At Haven Power, we’ve seen businesses of all sizes, their employees and families, hit hard by...
7 steps to put your business on the path to carbon neutral: The ebook
Get your free ebook The government has announced net zero greenhouse gas targets by 2050, and bigger businesses with bigger ambitions have announced carbon...
Continuing to serve you through Coronavirus
During the Coronavirus pandemic we’re focussed on maintaining an ongoing level of service and support for you (our customers). With staff working from home,...
Carbon Capture, Use & Storage: Everything you need to know
Carbon capture, use and storage technology is about to scale up, with projects already in operation around the world. By the latter part of...
How biomass is helping us along the way to a zero-carbon future
Renewable energy sources have proliferated in the last decade, helping the UK to transition to a cleaner, greener energy future. However, this has also...
Introducing: 14 of the oddest things we’ve read about smart meters
Smart meters have been the subject of many headlines over the last few years - and not all of them have been entirely accurate....
Haven Power commits to help boost employability and skills for students in Ipswich
Energy provider Haven Power has become a ‘Cornerstone Employer’ - a scheme that works with other businesses to develop employability and skills for students...
Your 2020 guide to TPCs: Third party costs explained
Did you know that the cost of electricity is less than 40% of the total amount of your energy bill? The rest of your...
Smart meters – the future of energy, misunderstood
With the Government targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2050, businesses and consumers will need to play their part in helping to tackle climate...
Building a business case for change when switching electricity supplier
Committing to being more sustainable as a business, and then delivering on that promise, can be challenging – especially when starting your programme of...
The Targeted Charging Review and how it affects your business: Part 2 - the final decision
Following our recent post about the Targeted Charging Review, the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has now reached a conclusion. So, what...
6 easy ways for public sector organisations to cut emissions and costs
According to government figures for 2018, the public sector was responsible for 8.1 million tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. That’s led many organisations...
How to gain competitive advantage while achieving net zero carbon emissions
Achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 is a huge challenge for UK businesses. Yet the goal also provides a wealth of...
Eccentric Energy: Moving towards a low carbon future with pedal power
With more home and office deliveries than ever before, could pedal power be a new source of energy?
What’s the Capacity Market – and why does its return matter to businesses?
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) suspended the Capacity Market (CM) almost a year ago. This was a result of an...
Weekly Energy Report - High winds, low gas pressure day-ahead
Haven Power’s market report updates you on what’s happened in the energy market over the past week. Here’s our summary for the past 7...
Warning! Warning! The Triads are coming…
Between November and the end of February each winter, there’ll definitely be three ‘Triads’. These are the half-hourly settlement periods of highest demand in...
Why is Grid frequency important in keeping your business power on?
When a major power outage caused chaos across parts of the UK in August, suspicion fell on a sudden decrease in frequency on the...
Suffolk FA goes into extra time with renewable electricity from Haven Power
Haven Power is again proud to be supporting grassroots football for the sixth consecutive year, announcing its renewed sponsorship of Suffolk FA’s Monday night...
Weekly Energy Report - Gas and wind help deflate day-ahead prices
Do you know what happened in the energy market last week? Find out with Haven Power’s market report – here’s our summary for the...
Haven Power helps local climbing centre reach its sustainability targets
Haven Power has helped an Ipswich climbing centre to meet its sustainability goals by supplying renewable energy to the new leisure complex on Ransomes...
Cut carbon emissions and costs in your farm or nursery
Agriculture is responsible for around 9% of UK carbon emissions, mostly in the form of methane – which contributes over half the sector’s greenhouse...
Weekly Energy Report - Falling gas prices pressure power curve
Haven Power’s market report covers what’s happened in the energy market over the past week. Here’s your update on the past 7 days, starting...
Eccentric energy: Poo is powerful – number 2!
A year on from our most popular blog post of last year, “Poo is powerful”, we’re revisiting the topic of biowaste - and reviewing...
Ford UK selects Haven Power to supply renewable energy
Haven Power has won a contract to supply all three of Ford Motor Company UK’s manufacturing locations with around 250GWh of renewable electricity per...
Weekly Energy Report - High wind pushes day-ahead to new low
To stay updated on the week’s activities in the energy market, read Haven Power’s market report. Here’s what happened over the past 7 days,...
Third Party Costs are rising - what's next?
The increasing price of wholesale energy is only partly responsible for the rising cost of business electricity. So, what other factors are inflating your...
A busy few months raising funds and volunteering: September update
While our monthly Brickmakers’ Wood session – see below – was the only community activity in August, we got back into the swing of...
Weekly Energy Report - Bears grip UK power market
Haven Power’s weekly market report updates you on what’s happened in the energy market for the past 7 days. Here’s our summary for the...
Three simple steps to more energy-efficient manufacturing
In our free guide to energy efficiency in manufacturing, you’ll find useful tips to help your organisation streamline its power consumption – and, potentially,...
Weekly Energy Report - High winds pressure day-ahead price
Get up to speed on the energy market’s movements for the past week with the market report from Haven Power. Here’s what happened over...
INFOGRAPHIC: 8 steps to delivering an invitation to tender for your business electricity
Issuing a business electricity contract invitation to tender (ITT) to potential new suppliers can, at first, seem somewhat daunting. From identifying your energy requirements...
Weekly Energy Report - Oil price spike raises power curve
For your update on what’s happened in the energy market over the past week, get Haven Power’s market report. Here’s our summary for the...
The Targeted Charging Review and how it affects your business
The UK is looking to decarbonise electricity generation and increase the electrification of heat and transportation, to give just two sector examples, and thereby...
Weekly Energy Report - EU helps lift UK power curve
Stay updated on last week’s events in the energy market with Haven Power’s market report. Here’s our summary covering the past 7 days, starting...
Eccentric energy: Something in the water
The weather’s a sure-fire conversational starter throughout the year in Britain. And this summer, the chatter probably focused on the rain: Met Office records...
Weekly Energy Report - Baseload day-ahead at 2-year lows
For your update on what’s happened in the energy market over the past week, get Haven Power’s market report. Here’s our summary for the...
To beat Brexit uncertainty, fix your electricity contract now
The complexities – and uncertainties – of Brexit make it a minefield for all businesses. Although nobody, it seems, really knows what will happen...
A brief history of energy and how it affects our economy today
All companies depend on energy to help boost their bottom line. But can your business achieve growth without increasing emissions? Read more below:
Weekly Energy Report - Windfarms set lowest imbalance price since May
For your update on what’s happened in the energy market over the past week, get Haven Power’s market report. Here’s our summary for the...
Guaranteeing your supply of renewable power
How can you be certain that the electricity you buy for your business really comes from a renewable source? Make sure your power is...
Weekly Energy Report - Weekly solar output hits 7-week high
Find out what happened in the energy market last week with the Haven Power market report. Here’s our 7-day summary starting Monday 19th August:...
3 easy ways to make your office more energy efficient
Offices are responsible for a large proportion of the UK’s carbon emissions, which is why the City of London has the highest carbon footprint...
Weekly Energy Report - Wind soars; day-ahead prices fall
For your weekly update on the energy market, read the Haven Power market report. Here’s our summary for the past 7 days, starting Monday...
Finding the right electricity supplier for your business – with FREE Request for Proposal (RFP) templates!
It’s commonplace for businesses to switch electricity suppliers to help them save money and achieve greater sustainability. Yet finding the right one for your...
Eccentric energy: The power of the moon
As we seek to develop new sources of sustainable zero-carbon energy for our planet, will we need to reach for the stars or keep...
Weekly Energy Report: Generator outages cause power cuts
For your update on what’s happened in the energy market over the past week, get Haven Power’s market report. Here’s our summary for the...
Can we achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050?
According to a new report from National Grid Electric System Operator (ESO), which keeps the electricity grid running smoothly, the UK can achieve net-zero...
Weekly Energy Report - Baseload day-ahead price surges as gas rallies and wind falls
For your update on what’s happened in the energy market over the past week, get Haven Power’s market report. Here’s our summary for the...
July in the community: Inspiring a sustainable future
July proved to be another busy four weeks for our Community team and the new group of volunteers stepping up to help. As we...
How big data is helping energy management
Driven by data, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) gives businesses a golden opportunity to manage their energy use and reduce both their costs...
Weekly Energy Report: Heat makes Day-ahead prices flip-flop
Discover what happened last week in the energy market by reading Haven Power’s market report. Here’s our summary for the past 7 days, starting...
Getting your business on the road to net zero carbon emissions
Download your sector’s free guide today Following the government’s announcement to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, we’ve produced a series of useful...
Weekly Energy Report - Imbalance price: first negative in July
Get Haven Power’s market report for your weekly update on what’s just happened in the energy market. Here’s our summary of events over the...
5 reasons why you need on-site charging for your electric vehicles
Is your business one of the many that’s thinking about choosing (or that’s already chosen) electric vehicles – EVs – for your fleet? If...
Weekly Energy Report - Seasonal UK power prices surge
Haven Power’s market report keeps you updated on what’s happened in the energy market over the past week. Here’s what happened in the 7...
Eccentric Energy: The sun can be a friend… or foe!
While Wimbledon and sunny weather aren’t always synonymous, they’re both with us at last. This got our eccentric minds thinking about the sun’s power...
Weekly Energy Report - UK wind output reaches 3-month high
Need to discover what’s happened in the energy market each week? Get Haven Power’s market report for a summary just like this one, covering...
Have you herd? Elmer’s arrived in town…
June was a busy month for our Community team here at Haven Power. We saw the arrival in Ipswich of our sponsored Elmer and...
Win more business with low carbon energy
Get a business electricity quote now. To help meet the government’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, UK businesses can switch to...
Weekly Energy Report - Imbalance price reaches 15-month high
For your update on what’s happened in the energy market over the past week, get Haven Power’s market report. Here’s our summary for the...
Flex Combi – flexibility and certainty, combined
Buy wholesale electricity at live market prices while enjoying the certainty of fully fixing your Third Party Costs In these times of political and...
Weekly Energy Report - Gains for secure and promote contracts
Haven Power’s market report updates on the energy market’s weekly changes. Here’s what happened over the past 7 days, starting Monday 17th June: Secure...
Can renewables meet the UK’s rising electricity demand?
While the UK’s committed to reducing its reliance on coal, electricity consumption is predicted to rise 14% by 2030. We consider whether Britain’s renewables...
Weekly Energy Report - Dinorwig balances system – again
To stay updated on the energy market’s weekly changes, read the Haven Power market report. Here’s what happened in the 7 days since Monday...
Smart meters – what’s in it for you?
Smart meters launched in 2011, and the publicity about them since has been mixed. Most of the negative coverage revolves around consumer apprehension, and...
Weekly Energy Report - Coal’s back; imbalance prices negative
Haven Power’s market report keeps you updated on the weekly changes in the energy market. Here’s our take on what’s happened over the past...
What are the advantages of renewable energy?
While the environmental benefits of renewable energy are clear to most businesses and consumers, the commercial advantages of being more sustainable and energy efficient...
Eccentric Energy: You’ve got the power!
Our Eccentric Energy post for June 2019 focuses on two of the ways that every human can contribute to generating electricity. Read more below:
Haven Power Powering the Community
At Haven Power, we’re really proud that our community engagement programme allows us to work closely with local and national charities, and nearby schools....
The changing energy market: Haven Power’s Mark Anderson interviewed by Energy Live News (ELN)
At 2019’s Energy Live Consultancy Conference in Manchester, Haven Power’s Portfolio Sales & Service Director Mark Anderson presented “The opportunities for businesses in a...
Weekly Energy Report - UK without coal for over 400 hours
Read the Haven Power market report to stay updated on the week-by-week changes in the energy market. Here’s our analysis of what happened over...
5 questions to answer before switching your fleet to electric vehicles
The Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) reports that the transport sector is the largest contributor of UK greenhouse gas emissions. Against...
Weekly Energy Report - Minor Earthquake and Brent crude hit power curve
Stay in touch with week-by-week changes in the energy market: read the Haven Power market report. Here’s our analysis of the past 7 days,...
VIDEO: Drax Retail helping businesses establish and deliver upon their sustainability goals
Energyst – An interview with Drax Retail COO, Paul Sheffield Having delivered his keynote presentation to a full auditorium at the recent Energyst Conference...
Be flexible with your flexibility – 3 new ways to make Demand Side Response work better for your business
With more businesses looking to become sustainable with their energy, the opportunities offered by Demand Side Response (DSR) products are changing. We look at...
Weekly Energy Report - Strongest week for solar generation this year
Stay in touch with week-by-week changes in the energy market: read the Haven Power market report. Here’s our analysis of the past 7 days,...
What drives the price of electricity?
The wholesale price of electricity depends on several factors, including the: price of the raw materials / commodities used in its production exchange rates...