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November 5, 2021
CUB’s approach is to go out to the market in advance of our energy contracts coming up for renewal. As energy specialists they have the knowledge, processes and resources to negotiate with several energy suppliers. They put together a shortlist, along with their recommendation, and then we make the final decision.
October 22, 2021
Hartwell PLC established a relationship with CUB back in 2009 and we have been managing there contracts ever since. Most recently CUB however have completed some compliance work for them for Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR).
September 16, 2021
The UK energy market is in unchartered territory – as I write this, day ahead prices are trading at over £500/MWH for electricity. Putting that into perspective – last year, during lockdown, Day Ahead prices traded as low £10/MWH. Over the last 12 months, the Winter 21 price has risen from £51/MWH to £159/MWH, a 211% increase!
May 7, 2021
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.
June 22, 2020
Before you even walk into the newly refurbished reception area you cannot miss the ground source heat pump installation on your left, which immediately puts Lincolnshire Herbs into a class of their own. This installation, which draws water from 60m below the site is unique in Europe as it makes Lincolnshire Herbs the only glasshouse that has developed and used GSHP technology. This has reduced carbon emissions by about 50% on site.
May 19, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has, or will, affect the entire population of the world. The impact this has had on financial markets has been widely reported, with the biggest losses seen on the Dow Jones and many of the leading equity markets since 1987. We are living through unprecedented times, and the future is uncertain.
April 22, 2020
New to CUB’s stable, the company values the energy consultancy’s transparent pricing and determination to secure the best deals. Having been caught out by hidden costs in the past, Alan Bartlett & Sons trust its electricity contracts and other aspects of its energy management to CUB’s Industrial & Commercial Premier Package.
April 15, 2020
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.
February 22, 2020
I was very happy with their no obligation service and throughout the process I found the CUB staff very easy to deal with. They were courteous, professional and knowledgeable and were prompt to action any points agreed. If they said they were going to do something, they did it all in a timely manner. They struck the best balance when offering advice on other services without being too pushy and overbearing in their approach