Indigo Swan

As if we need another reason to moan about the weather, the harsh reality is that we’ve just experienced the coldest March for 50 years.

On March 14-15th a summit was held on a number of issues key to economic growth and competitiveness in the EU. One of these key topics was Energy, something the delegates decided to meet and discuss again at a summit on the 22nd May.

With many if the largest UK energy suppliers now offering long term deals on their gas and electricity contracts, it can be difficult to know what the best course of action when it comes to energy bills.

The chief executive of the UK’s Carbon Trust has warned that many businesses could face financial difficulties as resources for energy production become scarce across the globe.

As of April 1st, the Climate Change Levy (CCL) has been reviewed to further encourage businesses to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

The Energy Bill, drawn up by the British Government earlier this year, has been created to ensure that the UK has a secured supply of energy in the long term that is also affordable.