The UK is continuing to keep renewable energy investors at arms length by backing shale gas at the expense of developing biomass. That is the verdict of analysts at consultancy Ernst & Young (EY), who warn that the British government “is now playing catch-up with investors who are not short of opportunities in other countries.” EY also highlights that dedicated biomass power plants were conspicuously absent from the strike price package and notes that the government’s “controversial move toward shale gas appears to be at the expense of biomass power, which arguably still has a critical role to play in expanding the UK’s low carbon base-load power.” And EY also concludes that the government’s failure to set a 2030 decarbonisation target has “undermined confidence in its commitment to renewable energy.” “The government must come up with a credible and consistent energy plan that offers in a timely manner the clarity and information required to make long-term investment decisions.” He warned that “the government is now playing catch-up with investors who are not short of opportunities in other countries. This is no time for complacency, as important pieces of the jigsaw are still missing if we want to produce an attractive framework.” Warren was speaking as EY today released its Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices (RECAI), which does what it says on the tin – ranks countries on how attractive they are to investors in terms of their political and regulatory landscape. The US and China retain the number one and two slots respectively, and Germany remains in third place, despite a bleak outlook for the renewables market. EY states that despite strong public support for a green economy, rising political tensions ahead of next month’s election “are paralysing investment in the sector.” “Calls to reform the feed-in tariff scheme ignore the relatively small impact of new renewable plants on the consumer surcharge, while rhetoric about the ‘affordability’ of Germany’s energy supply has not translated into policy statements.” Australia drops from fourth place to sixth – replaced by the UK – because of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s plans to scrap the country’s fixed carbon price a year ahead of previous proposals – a move EY states “would cost A$3.8 billion (€2.5 billion) and take the price of carbon from A$25 (€17) to just A$6 (€4), potentially delaying investments.” The RECAI also states that last year, €9.6 billion of renewable energy assets were sold by major utilities, representing a third of total merger and acquisition activity globally in 2012, with European utilities accounting for 87 percent – or €8.2 billion – of this divestment value.  

  A Meter Operator agreement or (MOP contract) is a legal requirement for all half hourly electricity supplied meters. This contract covers the supply of the meter, maintenance and the necessary telecommunications for sending your consumption data to your energy supplier. As part of the UK de-regulated energy market you now have the right to appoint your own meter operator as apposed to letting your current energy supplier appoint there preferred supplier as the cost is often hidden in a suppliers standing charge. The subject of metering is often confusing for customers since privatisation, particularly since the meter operator contract is no longer part of the supply agreement. Many customers are unaware of required legislation such as the statutory requirement that sites with a maximum demand in excess of 100kW should have half-hourly metering installed as standard, and are unsure of who to contact. The process of managing the relationship between the Supplier, Meter Operator and Local Distributor is often a minefield, and is an area where many customers choose to outsource. Require assistance? We take pride in our commitment to providing the most competitive rates for business electricity and gas. If you are seeking guidance on how to effectively reduce your business electricity and gas costs, or require assistance with a business energy switch, please call our dedicated Customer Services team at 0800 781 7626. We assure you that calls will be answered promptly within five rings or less! Or you can enter your queries by clicking the ‘Chat Now’ button located at the lower right corner during business hours. Click here for a Free Quote of business electricity and gas, our dedicated Account Manager will be assigned to provide bespoke business energy prices with excellent customer service.

D-ENERGi will be at this years Careshow which will take place on 12th & 13th November at the National Exhibition Centre. Zico Ahmed D-ENERGi Director “Its a great event and we learn so much about the care industry, the best part is we get to meet many of our satisfied customers”. D-ENERGi are giving away D-ENERGi merchandise. Including D-ENERGi Umbrellas, USB Hard drives, Pens and much more. If you are a D-ENERGi customer or and other visitor, please come along  we would love to hear from you. Our stand can be located at Hall A stand D56!

  There has been much talk in the media this month about the rising cost of energy prices. Consumers have in recent weeks been hit by price rises of up to 11.1 per cent. A number of the “Big Six” energy firms, representatives from which will on   Tuesday give evidence to MPs on the Commons Energy and Climate Change   Committee, have claimed that the increases are because of rising wholesale   prices. D-ENERGi are offering marketing leading fixed price terms for businesses users only. D-ENERGi can offer 36 month fixed price plans. This will enable any business to fix your operational cost and buget way into the future, protecting your business from any further increases. If you would like to know more about our fixed price products please call our pricing team on 0800 781 7626. Please note this applies to business users of electricity and gas only and not domestic household customers.