News In a move that’s shaken the UK’s renewable energy landscape, Danish energy giant Ørsted has halted development of its ambitious Hornsea 4 offshore wind project.
Green Energy, Renewable Energy 22 April is Earth Day – a global moment to reflect on how we use energy today and how we can build more sustainable systems for tomorrow.
Energy Prices, News Page, World News The most immediate barrier to global energy transit is not military, but financial. The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by the maritime insurance
Business, News Page, Water, World News 2026 UK Business Water Price Increases: What Your Business Needs to Know From April 2026
News MHHS Meter Line changes bring accurate billing, smarter tariffs, and better energy insights for businesses.
News TNUoS and non‑commodity costs are driving standing charge hikes. Learn why bills are rising and how to manage pass‑through charges.
News Discover how MHHS compliance can drive cost savings, efficiency, and sustainability—turning regulation into a business advantage.
News UK data centres are booming, driving up energy and water demand. Discover what this means for your utility costs and how to stay ahead.
News “The MHHS Deadline is approaching. Discover key dates, actions, and what UK businesses must do to prepare for the energy market shift.
News Discover how the UK’s STEP Fusion Energy project is shaping the future of clean energy and what it means for businesses today
News MHHS explained: What UK businesses need to know about the new half-hourly energy settlement system.
News UK renewables surge in 2025 with record solar installations. Discover how businesses can benefit from this green energy growth across the UK.
News Berwick Bank offshore wind farm approved by Scottish Government, boosting UK energy security, net zero goals, and economic growth.
News Government cracks down on late payments with new SME reforms — find out what it means for your cashflow and how to cut business costs.
News Scotland misses out on cheaper power as zonal electricity pricing is scrapped, find out what this means for your business / the UK energy market.
News A new wave of sophisticated utilities fraud is targeting UK businesses, using advanced deception to impersonate water and energy suppliers. This guide explains the current threats your business faces.
News Received a suspicious water or energy bill email? Learn how to spot scams, stay safe, and get support from Black Sheep Utilities.
News Proposed UK water reforms could replace Ofwat and raise business water bills. Find out what changes may impact your costs and compliance.
News Drought and water hosepipe bans are hitting UK farms and businesses hard. Learn what your business should do next.
News The UK’s nuclear ambitions have taken a decisive step forward. French energy giant EDF has confirmed a 12.5% stake in the Sizewell C project.
News Discover how rooftop solar is driving lower bills, cleaner energy, and a brighter future for UK homes and businesses in 2025.
News Brighton and Hove is stepping up its commitment to one of the UK’s most ambitious rollouts of public EV Chargers.
News Construction has officially begun on a 49.9 MW solar farm near Grimsby, marking another step forward for UK renewable energy.
News The UK government has unveiled an ambitious 10-year strategy aimed at transforming the country into a global clean energy superpower.
News The UK government has unveiled an ambitious 10-year strategy aimed at transforming the country into a global clean energy superpower.
News Global oil markets have been rattled by the recent Israel–Iran conflict. This article explores how energy prices are impacted by Middle East conflicts.
News The UK government has announced that the planned nationwide shutdown of Radio Teleswitch Service meters will no longer occur all at once.
News Energy Performance Certificate - New minimum efficiency of grade C proposed as minimum for rentals by UK government.
Energy Price Cap, Energy Prices, News Page Forecasts from Eon, British Gas & EDF now predict that The Energy Price Cap is predicted to rise in October!
News The UK energy market is on the brink of one of its most significant transformations in decades. At the heart of this debate is zonal pricing.
News On June 10, 2025, the government unveiled a decisive move: committing £14.2 billion to Sizewell C, a new nuclear plant in Suffolk.
News In June 2025, the UK will mark a major shift in energy infrastructure as the Radio Teleswitching (RTS) system is officially retired. This is more than just a technical update—if your business still relies on an RTS meter, it’s time to take action.
Black Sheep Chasing cheaper energy rates might seem like the smart move—but it could be costing your business more than you think rather than saving you money.
News As of now, there is still no definitive explanation for the Spain-Portugal blackout. Portugal’s grid operator initially blamed “anomalous oscillations” in high-voltage lines—possibly due to extreme temperatures—but later retracted that explanation.
Water Water Rate Increase - April 2025 - UK Businesses need to prepare for the imapact of the prices increases set by Ofwat that will come into force in April 2025.
Energy Prices, News Page The invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin yesterday caused Wholesale Gas Prices to spike, with increases of over 60% at some points during the day and prompted fears for UK Gas Supply Security!
Energy Prices, News Page Wholesale Gas Prices have opened almost 30% higher today following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Black Sheep, Green Energy, Renewable Energy With the uptake of renewable energy on the rise the race is on between the main UK Energy companies to meet demand. Understanding what constitutes renewable
Black Sheep, Energy Prices With the price of Wholesale Energy currently an almost daily news story it’s worth remembering that in September 2021 almost 60% of your energy bill was made up of non-commodity costs.
Uncategorized CNG Energy Limited has announced it is ceasing to trade after 27 years of operations in the UK.
Business, Energy Prices, Oil and Gas, World News - News Category - Black Sheep Utilities UK Energy Crisis Price Cap to stay unchanged! -Business Secretary - Kwasi Kwarteng, announces - As wholesale energy prices soar!
Energy Prices, World News Business Secretary No-Confidence petition started! Coal fired power stations now not alone in feeling the heat caused by the current Energy Crisis!
Energy Prices Markets have responded with massive spikes, as wholesale energy prices soar. The cost of wholesale electricity has reached record prices of over £2,500 per
Energy Page, News Page, UK Responding to the urgency of Climate Crisis issues, the Church of England Green Targets have been moved forward to now target to become net-zero by 2030.
Black Sheep, Business, Energy Page If you would like to discuss this report or having a half-hourly meter installed, please get in touch with one of the Black Sheep team and we'd be very happy...
Business, Energy Page, News Page, UK With more customers switching than ever before, There is now a new compensation standard as part of the Ofgem Crackdown on switching errors.
Energy Page, News Page, World News We’ve all seen the news - Coronavirus, now classified by the Worlds Health Organisation as a ‘pandemic’, is a real threat to public health, internationally, with the biggest impact felt where it originated, in China.
Black Sheep, Business, Energy Page, Oil and Gas, UK If you are coming to the end of your business energy contract, then now would be the best time to weigh up your options!
News Latest cold snap has caused wholesale gas prices in the UK to double on Wednesday to their highest level in at least 10 years.
Energy Page, News Page, Tips Black Sheep Utilities can help companies anticipate and sidestep common mistakes when it comes to energy procurement.
Black Sheep, News Page, UK Electric Black Cab means the iconic London Taxi will never be the same again as the first wave of electric black taxis has hit the capital's roads.
Energy Page, News Page, UK E.ON's latest giant Rampion Wind Farm, off the coast of Brighton and Hove has delivered its first power to the grid.
Black Sheep, Tips, UK At Black Sheep Utilities we strive to be outstanding in our field. When it comes to energy and especially business energy, the options can quickly become overwhelming.
Business, Energy Page, Energy Prices, News Page Future Energy Prices fluttered following UK energy heavyweight SSE confirming they will be merging their domestic business with Npower.
Energy Page, Energy Prices UK businesses are bracing themselves for another winter energy price surge after costs have already significantly risen compared to last year.
Black Sheep, Energy Page, Energy Prices, News Page, Tips With the approach of winter and inevitable energy price rises, Black Sheep are on hand to help! - Ask an Energy Expert - Joe Anderson, CEO Black Sheep Utilities.
Black Sheep, News Page Held at the Grand hotel in Brighton, The Rockinghorse Ball celebrated the 50th year of caring for Sussex' children, and Black Sheep were invited.
Black Sheep, Energy Page, News Page Petrol and Diesel vehicle ban to be introduced to protect Osford City Centre. Plans include also banning taxis and buses from six central streets.
Black Sheep, Energy Page, UK The rapid growth in renewable power has prompted a new fleet of industry-scale battery plants. The first mega Battery Plant will come online next week in Sheffield.
Energy Prices, UK, World News It's been quite the Summer for Energy news, all starting with a big orange bang! Whats affected Summer Energy Prices? Donald Trump and the climate change pact!
Black Sheep, Energy Prices, UK Conservative's election manifesto Energy Price Cap Plan revived, thanks to a growing Tory revolt.
Black Sheep, Energy Page, UK The last of the 116 wind turbines have now been installed at the Rampion wind farm off the coast of Brighton and Hove. The 28-square mile, £1.3 Billion-pound
Energy Page, Energy Prices, Oil and Gas, UK The UK's largest Gas Storage site closes after Centrica, owner of British Gas makes moves to permanently close the Rough facility due to safety fears!
Energy Page, Energy Prices, World News The latest rising fuel costs, are causing petrol and heating costs to surge in price. With Brent crude rising above US$58 for the first time since 2015.
Business, Energy Page, Tips The smart meter first hit the market in 2007, since then they have grown and are becoming an industry standard.
Business, UK Scientists at Edinburgh University have been studying the output of offshore fields, and Uk Oil Reserves aren't looking great.
Black Sheep, Business, Energy Prices, UK Millions on poor value energy tariffs! - Over 12 million domestic and business customers are affected - make sure you get in touch with one of the Black Sheep team!
Business, World News Will volatile Oil prices return? Oil Markets are set to experience another period of price volatility due to a lack of significant investment in new production.
Black Sheep Actually, the rising cost of Gas and Electricity prices gets a little little bit complicated. Let's start at the beginning – your bill.
Black Sheep, Business, Energy Prices Plans are beginning to emerge ahead of the general election on Thursday 8th June. Whichever party claims victory, energy regulations will experience some changes.
Black Sheep, Featured, Tips - News Category - Black Sheep Utilities A Letter of Authority allows a Third Party Intermediary (TPI) to purchase energy and liaise with your current supplier on your behalf. LOAs are used in a multitude of...
Black Sheep, Tips P272 Legislation affects all businesses with Maximum demand meters which are designated with a meter profile of 05-08.
Black Sheep, Energy Prices What are Non Commodity Costs? - Compared to previous years, we can see that the wholesale energy market in the UK is low. More specifically, average wholesale energy prices have fallen...
Black Sheep, World News Rising Winter prices may leave many customers with unexpected price rises this winter.
UK Unison warned that Npower job losses would deal a "devastating blow" to communities across the UK. The job losses come as Npower announced annual losses of €137m...
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Business, Energy Prices, Oil and Gas Gas prices for the coming winter surged more than 8% on Wednesday after Centrica Storage said its Rough Gas facility shutdown which would close until 3 August.