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Monthly Market Update – August 2023

September 7, 2023

Monthly Market Update – August 2023

Electricity and gas prices ultimately gained in value over the course of August however it wasn’t all one way traffic with a few consecutive days of losses limiting the upward momentum that we saw during the month.

Monthly Market Update – July 2023

August 15, 2023

Monthly Market Update – July 2023

Volatility remained apparent with energy markets over the course of July with both upward and downward swings seen throughout the month. However ultimately gas and power prices in particular closed the month lower than the levels we saw at the open.

Average Electricity and Gas Supply Contract Rates

August 4, 2023

Average Electricity and Gas Supply Contract Rates

Want to know the average price of electricity and gas prices being offered by suppliers? Our pricing team has kindly pulled together this information which we will update on a quarterly basis going forward.

Why are Business Energy Users missing out earning income on Energy Usage

July 24, 2023

Why are Business Energy Users missing out earning income on Energy Usage

Louis Fairfax, Managing Director here at CUB, has given his thoughts on the benefits of schemes such as the Demand Flexibility Scheme from National Grid, and how some businesses could be missing out on an additional revenue stream.

CUB is a founding member of the ECA

July 18, 2023

CUB is a founding member of the ECA

CUB are proud to share the news that we have become part of the Energy Consultants Association (ECA). As one of the first members to join you will now see our ECA Founding Member badge on correspondence from CUB. Louis Fairfax said the following…. “As a family owned energy consultancy CUB felt they were a […]

The CUB Reduction Reward Scheme

May 22, 2023

The CUB Reduction Reward Scheme

The CUB Reduction Reward Scheme was launched in November 22. Read more about the success of the scheme over Winter, how we helped our customers to achieve income of £58k and helped to balance the National Grid.

Reduction Reward Scheme – The Story so Far

January 10, 2023

Reduction Reward Scheme – The Story so Far

The CUB Reduction Reward Scheme was set up utilising the National Grid ESO Demand Flexibility Service. It is a service designed to incentivise businesses to turn down power usage at peak times of demand on the grid to help balance the system in return for a financial reward.

Finding the right fixed price for your business

May 7, 2021

Finding the right fixed price for your business

Our Managing Director, Louis Fairfax, provides some insight on how to ensure you match the requirements of your business with the various types of fixed-price contracts available.

Managing your Energy Costs During the COVID-19 crisis

April 15, 2020

Managing your Energy Costs During the COVID-19 crisis

This guide is to help you manage your energy costs and make the most of any downtime during the COVID-19 crisis. Consider taking action on all of the areas below and please share this guide with your relevant colleagues.