The Swans head to London!
November was certainly a month to remember at the nest! We were up for 2 awards (read all about the Norfolk Business Awards here) one of which was the British Chambers of Commerce National ‘Workplace Wellbeing’ Award. We had already won the regional category earlier in the month, so it was a dream come true […]
What Makes Up My Energy Bill
Wholesale costs make up a smaller proportion of Electricity and Gas bills. Third Party charges are on the rise. *Typical split and subject to individual requirements and location Network Charges Transmission Charges contribute towards the cost of building, maintaining and operating the high pressure Gas and high voltage Electricity transmission networks. Transmission companies charge the […]
Energy Market Update – November
Since our last Market Knowhow Report, Gas and Electricity Wholesale prices have seen small increases. Oil is up to $62 a barrel, due to a more positive message concerning the US and Chinese trade talks, the expectation being that global economic growth would improve, and with it, demand for Oil. Also, OPEC and Russia may […]
Indigo Swan crowned best ‘Small and Medium’ Business for a second year running!
We’re delighted to share with you all that Indigo Swan was named best ‘Small/Medium Business’ at the Norfolk Business Awards on Thursday evening – for a second year running! It’s hard to express what an honour it is to take this title home with us again a year on. We don’t believe in standing still […]
Meet the Swan: Alex
In the hot seat today for our ‘Meet the Swan’ feature is Mr Alex Wiseman, Client Relationship and Engagement Executive. Often spotted doing the networking rounds around Norfolk he likes to think of himself as a bit of a comedian, but we will leave that for you to decide. If you have been fortunate enough […]
Energy Market Update – October
As of the 9th October, Gas and Electricity Year Ahead Wholesale costs were lower when compared to last month’s report. Oil is down from $60 to $58 a barrel although we did see $69 following the drone attacks on Saudi Oil facilities, which also impacted on Gas and Electricity prices. OPEC and Russia look to […]
Smart Export Guarantee
From the 1st January 2020, the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) requires energy suppliers with more than 150,000 domestic customers to offer at least one export tariff to small scale electricity generators, which includes Solar, Wind Turbines, Hydroelectric and Anaerobic systems. It will ensure forms of renewable energy generation with a capacity up to 5MW will […]
We’ve won the regional heats for the Chamber Business ‘Workplace Wellbeing’ Award!
We are over the moon and super proud to have been selected as the regional winner for the Chamber Business ‘Workplace Wellbeing’ Award! The Chamber Business Awards celebrate the very best of British businesses, so it’s a real honour to be representing Norfolk. James Groves, Managing Director said: “Wellbeing in the workplace has always been […]
Q&A with Tony Lock, Managing Director of Schools Plus
In light of our recent, exciting partnership with Schools Plus, I took the opportunity to reach out to Tony Lock, their Managing Director, to find out why the collaboration is important to him, how it came around and everything in between. Tony was appointed Managing Director in June this year, after news that one of […]
Meet The Swan: Aimee
If you’ve listened to the second episode of our ‘What’s Going Swan’ podcast you will already found out a little bit about Aimee Konieczny, our Energy Contract Enthusiast Coach. You may have also read her recent ‘Industry Expert’ blog which goes someway to demonstrate her incredible passion and knowledge for the energy industry, but I […]