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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 ...
Weekly Energy Report - UK sets new 1-week, coal-free record
For a weekly update on changes in the UK energy market, read the Haven Power market report. Here’s what happened over the last 7 ...
Energising Edgbaston - Case Study
Background The home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club since 1886 and a Test Match venue since 1902, Edgbaston is one of England’s best-known cricket ...
Eccentric Energy: Unlocked cells to set decarbonisation free
The electricity industry – as well as governments, academics and climate-change activists – see power storage using batteries (or cells) as a key to ...
Weekly Energy Report - Wider fuels commodities weaken UK power curve
Stay updated on weekly changes in the energy market with the Haven Power market report. Here’s a summary of the last 7 days, starting ...
What’s new in renewable electricity?
Innovations in technology are making it easier to generate renewable electricity. This post looks at new products that could make a real difference to ...
Weekly Energy Report - Day-ahead at lowest level for a year
Stay updated on weekly changes in the energy market with the Haven Power market report. Here’s a summary of the last 7 days, starting ...
What are the Triads, why are they important and can they be predicted?
We consider why peak demands for electricity during the most recent Triad periods fell to their lowest level since 1995. We also look at ...
Weekly Energy Report - UK sets new ‘coal-free’ record
For your weekly update on energy market changes, read the Haven Power market report. Here’s what happened over the last 8 days, starting Monday ...
Walking the electricity system tightrope
When electricity demand increases – during cold weather, for example – businesses want to be sure they’re able to get the energy they need. ...
Weekly Energy Report - Carbon soars to a new 10-year high
The Haven Power market report brings you up-to-date on weekly changes in the energy market. Here’s what happened over the last 7 days, starting ...
What's the climate change levy?
On 1 April 2019, the Climate Change Levy (CCL) - a tax on energy usage designed to encourage users to improve energy efficiency - ...
Eccentric Energy: Food… glorious food?
Not-for-profit social enterprise Food AWARE estimates that 18 million tonnes of food go into UK landfill sites every year. Producers and the supply chain, ...
Weekly Energy Report - Gas movements see bulls return
Track the weekly changes in the energy market with the Haven Power market report, starting with this analysis of the 7 days since Monday ...
Haven Power cuts carbon emissions by 171 tonnes in 2018
Weight equivalent to 127 BMW i3 electric cars In 2018, Ipswich-based business electricity supplier Haven Power reduced its carbon emissions significantly, compared to 2017, ...
3 possible impacts of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit on UK energy security – and 2 ways to reduce the risk
With the revised European Union (EU) Brexit deadline looming, we look at three potential impacts of a ‘no-deal’ on UK energy security. We also ...
Weekly Energy Report - Solar generation hits 2019 high
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, ...
How will Brexit affect the electricity interconnectors – and what’s the likely impact on your business?
As uncertainty around Brexit continues, UK businesses are still unclear about the risks associated with numerous unknowns. For example, what’s the likely impact on ...
Weekly Energy Report - Renewables force system prices down
To find out about the UK energy market, read the Haven Power market report. Here’s what happened over the last 7 days, starting Monday ...
4 ways that onsite renewables could help your business post-Brexit
Whatever the eventual outcome of Brexit, energy market volatility could still affect your business. With this in mind, we explore how you can take ...
Haven Power supports St Elizabeth Hospice’s ‘Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk’ fundraiser
Ipswich-based business electricity supplier Haven Power is delighted to announce its participation in ‘Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk’ taking place from June to September 2019.
Energy Market Report - Prices fall as bears reign near and far
The Haven Power market report updates you on the week-by-week changes in the energy market. Here’s what happened over the last 7 days, starting ...
How will Brexit affect your business energy? Get certainty in an uncertain world.
As the deadline for leaving the EU approaches, we consider the implications for business energy, and show how fixing your third-party electricity costs could ...
Haven Power leads the way with sustainability in Suffolk
Haven Power has installed almost 500 square metres of solar panels at its premises on Ransomes Europark, Ipswich. The panels, which can produce enough ...
Energy Market Report - Renewable generation is strong again
For your update on weekly changes in the energy market, read the Haven Power market report. Here’s what happened over the last 7 days, ...
INFOGRAPHIC: 8 trends revolutionising the energy market
Are you ready for a new era in energy? Following the popularity of our recent ‘Future of energy’ white paper, we’ve put together a ...
Energy Market Report - Strong gains on curve as bull returns
Get your weekly update on energy market changes by reading the Haven Power market report. Here’s what happened over the last 7 days, starting ...
Eccentric Energy: The drive towards a better environment
For March 2019's Eccentric Energy blog, we’re looking at the relationship between vehicles (or their manufacturers) and the environment - from Nottingham to Barcelona ...
The future of energy: 5 key changes and how to benefit from them
The energy landscape is changing – and your business can benefit. Cornwall Insight’s report identifies 5 transformations with the potential to help you save ...
The future of energy: 6 new ways to help your business benefit from changing technology
To discover more about the changing energy market, download our free white paper. In the last of our series about the future of energy, ...
Weekly Energy Report - Solar up as carbon forces curve down
For your update on weekly changes in the energy market, read the Haven Power market report. Here’s what happened over the last 7 days, ...
Haven Power opens its doors to local career (and world) changers
When you’re already a leading employer in the Ipswich area, with a 400-strong workforce, what’s the plan for your continued growth? One answer is ...
The future of energy: How innovation can help your business optimise its electricity
To discover more about the changing energy market, download our free white paper. As the world of business energy changes, companies will face new ...
Weekly Energy Report - Renewables push gas/coal prices down
For your update on weekly changes in the energy market, read the Haven Power market report. Here’s our summary of the last 7 days, ...
The future of energy: How to reduce the impact of market volatility
To discover more about the changing energy market, download our free white paper. What’s going to happen to business energy costs over the next ...
Weekly Energy Report - UK power ladders up, then snakes down
To get up-to-date on weekly changes in the energy market, read the Haven Power market report. Here’s what happened over the last 7 days, ...
Haven Power to support local and national charities during 2019
Ipswich-based business electricity supplier Haven Power today announces its support throughout 2019 for local cause Eden-Rose Coppice Trust and Mind, the national mental health ...
The future of energy: How 8 disruptive changes may affect your business
To discover more about the changing energy market, download our free white paper. Recently, Haven Power commissioned energy experts Cornwall Insight to assess how ...
Weekly Energy Report - UK Power Curve Driven Down
For an update on the weekly changes in the energy market, read the Haven Power market report. Here’s what happened over the last 7 ...
Eccentric Energy - Plastic fantastic?
To follow up on our May 2018 blog about the merits of plastic power, this month’s Eccentric Energy firstly looks at replacing plastic packaging ...
New GridBeyond and Haven Power partnership to help businesses be more sustainable
Businesses can save money on their energy bills, enhance their sustainability, boost profitability and operational integrity to support the grid in smarter ways, thanks ...
Weekly Energy Report - UK Power Curve Pushed Down
For an up-to-date view on weekly changes in the energy market, see the Haven Power market report. Here’s what happened over the last 7 ...
The electricity market - and its effect on energy prices
Understand how the wholesale electricity market works, its effect on energy prices, and the revenue opportunities it offers to businesses.
Weekly Energy Report - Cold weather influences UK curve
For an update on weekly changes in the energy market, read the Haven Power market report. Here’s what happened over the last 7 days, ...
5 ways to save your business energy
As it's Big Energy Saving Week, this is a great time to consider how your business can save energy and money. Here are 5 ...
3 ways to make money from your power
Businesses across the UK are reaping the benefits of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). We examine three options that have proved popular with Haven Power’s ...
Connecting you quickly and easily
If you’re moving in to a business premises and require a new meter, you’ve got a million and one things to do. Setting up ...
Weekly Energy Report - UK power curve lacks direction
The Haven Power market report updates you on the energy market’s weekly changes. Here’s what happened in the 7 days starting 7th January: UK ...
How to understand your business electricity bill
We understand that electricity bills can be a little confusing, especially if you’re seeing one for the first time. But they’re easy to understand ...
Considering electric vehicles? Here’s a useful ‘Top 10’ Q&A…
Haven Power’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Project Manager, Adam Hall, answers 10 key questions about EVs. With the Government committed to banning all sales of ...
Weekly Energy Report - Threat of cold snap looms
The Haven Power market report brings you up-to-date on weekly changes in the energy market. Here’s what happened over the last 7 days, starting ...
Loving local businesses
Haven Power has recently signed up Suffolk Strength Academy to its first renewable electricity deal. In December Karl Brown, Energy Consultant at Haven Power ...
Yeo Valley to boost sustainability drive
Yeo Valley is a privately-owned food company based in Somerset, UK. Run by the Mead family, whose history of farming in the county stretches ...
Weekly Energy Report - UK Power curve weakens
The Haven Power market report brings you up-to-date on weekly changes in the energy market. Here’s what happened over the last 7 days, starting ...
Self-gen: Our Top 10
With more changes to Feed in Tariffs on the way, some businesses are questioning whether self-generation can still deliver worthwhile benefits. This uncertainty is ...
Volunteering variety adds value
To mark International Volunteer Day, we’re talking about Haven Power’s community engagement programme. While we have a history of charitable giving and fundraising, we ...
Warwickshire CCC agrees Haven Power partnership
Warwickshire CCC agrees Haven Power partnership to help realise sustainability goals Warwickshire County Cricket Club has struck a deal with Haven Power, bringing the ...
Weekly Energy Report - Wind generation fluctuates
The Haven Power market report is your weekly update on the UK energy market. Here’s a summary of the last 7 days, starting 26th ...
Eccentric Energy: Animal Power
This month, the new David Attenborough TV series “Dynasties” and food retailer Iceland’s controversial advert about palm oil deforestation destroying orangutan habitats have hit ...
Weekly Energy Report - Brent crude oil plummets
For a summary of weekly changes in the energy market, read Haven Power’s market report. Here’s what happened over the last 7 days, starting ...
EcoAct independently verifies renewable energy from Haven Power
Independent sustainability consultancy EcoAct has verified Haven Power’s renewable product offering and fuel mix disclosure calculations. Having this third-party endorsement strengthens the position of ...
How can your public sector organisation achieve its sustainability targets?
As a public sector organisation, all of your activities - including any relating to sustainability - are open to scrutiny and criticism. While this ...
Weekly Energy Report - Brexit uncertainty increases UK prices
For an update on changes in the energy market over the previous week, read our Haven Power market report. Here’s a summary of the ...
Warning! Warning! The Triads are coming…
Between now and the end of February 2019, there’ll definitely be three ‘Triads’. These are the half-hourly settlement periods of highest demand in Great ...
Weekly Energy Report - Naval collision impacts UK prices
To stay updated on energy market changes each week, read Haven Power’s market report. Here’s a summary of the last 7 days, starting 5th ...