Mini Energy Report 16th June 2026

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Headlines: Confirmation that a peace deal will be signed, has seen energy prices fall Expectations that the Strait of Hormuz will open EU Gas Storage remains low and needs to be topped up for winter 2026/2027 Energy Overview Gas and Electricity Year Ahead Wholesale costs are lower than last week. Oil is lower at $81 […]

Energy Price Cap Rises Again: What It Signals Beyond The Headlines

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Following Aimee’s recent appearance on BBC Radio Norfolk discussing the energy price cap, let’s take a step back from the headlines and look at what this really tells us. While the cap applies to households, not the commercial market we operate in, it remains a useful indicator of wider energy trends. Read on to be […]

Mini Energy Report 26th May 2026

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Headlines: Energy costs are being influenced by the conflict in the Middle East Reports of some progress in negotiations EU Gas Storage remains low and needs to be topped up for winter 2026/2027 Energy Overview Gas and Electricity Year Ahead Wholesale costs are lower than last week. Oil is lower at $99 from $111. Energy […]

Mini Energy Report 19th May 2026

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Headlines: Energy costs are rising with concern for supplies through 2026 The US and Iran are no closer to agreeing terms for peace EU Gas Storage needs to be replaced despite the higher cost Energy Overview Gas and Electricity Year Ahead Wholesale costs are higher than last week. Oil is higher at $111 from $107. […]

Why Rooftop Solar Isn’t The Obvious Answer Everyone Thinks It Is

‘Why don’t we just put solar on roofs?’ It’s one of the most common, and reasonable, questions we are asked. In principle, we completely agree. We should be making better use of existing roof space across farms, factories, commercial buildings and homes before installing ground-mounted arrays. But principle and practice aren’t the same thing. Rooftop […]

Mini Energy Report 12th May 2026

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Headlines: The US and Iran seem to be no closer to agreeing terms for peace Only small numbers of ships are being allowed through the Strait of Hormuz Pressure on the EU to increase Gas Storage before the winter Energy Overview Gas and Electricity Year Ahead Wholesale costs are higher than last week. Oil is […]

Energy Prices Won’t Fall Because Of Promises. They Fall Because Of Structure

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There’s no shortage of promises about energy prices coming down. Whether it is politicians, regulators, industry participants or expert analysts. Fewer people explain how, or when, that might happen. Renewables, particularly solar, play a crucial role in long-term price stability. Once built, their operating costs are low and predictable. Compare that to gas, where prices […]

Solar Farms Aren’t The Problem. Poor Energy Decisions Are.

Solar power has become one of the most emotionally charged topics in the UK’s energy conversation. Mention a large solar project and the debate quickly escalates, countryside versus carbon, local impact versus national need. This was true in a recent conversation our Commercial Director, Aimee, had on BBC Radio Norfolk following a discussion around the […]

Mini Energy Report 28th April 2026

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Headlines: There is now a focus on economic pressure from both the US and Iran The Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed EU Gas Storage remains very low Energy Overview Gas and Electricity Year Ahead Wholesale costs are higher than last week. Oil is also higher at $108 from $98. US military strikes against […]