Energy & Water Market Update – January
Overview As of the 15th January, Gas and Electricity Year Ahead Wholesale costs show decreases when compared to last month’s report. Following the assassination of an Iranian general by the US and the counter missile strikes against coalition bases, Oil and subsequently Gas and Electricity prices did increase, but have since eased as the situation […]
Meet The Swan: James
Each month we’re taking some time to get to know one of the amazing swans a little better, as part of our ‘Meet the Swan’ series. You can tune into our monthly podcast ‘What’s Going Swan’ to find out more about each of the Swans. November see’s the turn of James Groves, or Jimbo as […]
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 […]
Energy Market Update – December
Overview As of the 11th December, Gas and Electricity Year Ahead Wholesale costs show decreases when compared to last month’s report. OPEC and Russia have announced further Oil production cuts through to March 2020, in an attempt to support prices. As a result, they moved from $61 a barrel last month to $64, but have […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our best year yet at the ‘Big Indigo Charity’ Quiz!
A week on from our annual ‘Big Indigo Charity Quiz’ and it’s still only just sinking in what we managed to achieve! What a fantastic evening had by all with an incredible amount of money raised for Norfolk and Waveney Mind. Last year we raised an extraordinary £4,000 for Mind but this year we knew […]
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 […]