• 23/05/13

  Manufacturers highlight energy issues at Made in Wales launch

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director I’ve just been to the launch of Wales Business Insider’s Made in Wales Awards and I was impressed by the panel...

• 22/05/13

  Energy Market Report for 17/05/13

  Weekly market update

  Energy prices increased for week-ending 17 May 2013. Please see details below: Main Driver Continuation of poor weather Outlook Yet again, weather continued to dominate the direction of the...

• 16/05/13

  BITC event: A celebration of responsible business in Wales

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
    We were delighted to be invited by BITC Wales to take part in their responsible business event at the Senedd this week.  The event on...

• 15/05/13

  Insight and expertise helps dispute resolution

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director Picture this; you’ve been monitoring the energy markets and can see the time will soon be right to take advantage of...

• 14/05/13

  Energy Market Report for 10/05/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell for week-ending 10 May 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Lower forecasted temperatures Falling crude oil prices Outlook Overall last week, gas and power markets made...

• 09/05/13

  Energy Market Report for 03/05/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell for week-ending 3 May 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Improved weather Adequate gas supplies Falling oil Weaker than expected growth in Chinese economy Outlook Energy prices fell...

• 09/05/13

  UES Energy shortlisted for major national award

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director Great news for UES Energy; we’ve been shortlisted in the most prestigious awards in the UK energy consultancy industry, the TELCA...

• 30/04/13

  Energy Market Report for 26/04/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell for week-ending 26 April 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Improved weather      Positive economic outlook     Outlook Gas and power markets both fell last week by around...

• 29/04/13

  Climate Change Agreements Scheme - Revised CCL Discount Rates April 2013

  Industry news

  From 1st April 2013 participants of the Climate Change Agreements (CCAs) can start claiming their CCL discount at the increased rate of 90% for Electricity....

• 23/04/13

  Energy Market Report for 19/04/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell for week-ending 19 April 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Warmer weather      Falling carbon prices      Low crude oil prices     Outlook Falls were seen in both gas and...

• 17/04/13

  Energy Market Report for 12/04/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell for week-ending 12 April 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Warmer weather      Strong gas supply Outlook Gas prices continued to fall last week in response to...

• 15/04/13

  UES Energy reaches 10 year milestone

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  Happy Birthday UES Energy! April sees the 10th anniversary of the business being established and so we’re planning to mark this significant milestone in several...

• 11/04/13

  Steady energy price rises forecast for summer

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director Following UES Energy’s forecast of higher energy prices in the summer, the National Grid’s Summer Outlook Report reaches the same conclusion. Our...

• 10/04/13

  Energy Market Report for 05/04/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell for week-ending 5 April 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Warmer weather     LNG imports Outlook Last week saw the beginning of improved temperatures across the country,...

• 04/04/13

  Price rises likely in short-term energy outlook - Summer 2013

  Industry news

  British system operator National Grid has released its Summer Outlook Report 2013. The report outlines the company’s analysis of the gas and electricity systems in...

  

• 03/04/13

  Energy Market Report for 28/03/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices increased for week-ending 28 March 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Continued low temperatures      Limited gas storage      Cypriot bailout      Outlook Gas and power prices rose considerably over...

• 02/04/13

  Clients urged to take advantage of energy markets’ stability while it lasts

  UES Energy blog
  By Gruff Dodd, Finance and Operations Director The prolonged spell of unseasonably cold weather is draining our gas storage facilities and putting a real strain on...

• 26/03/13

  Energy Market Report for 22/03/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices increased for week-ending 22 March 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Unseasonably low temperatures      Low gas storage levels     Outlook Last week saw a fairly moderate rise in...

• 22/03/13

  Britain on verge of running out of gas by April 8th

  Industry news

  Britain is wrestling with a gas supply crisis caused by a late blast of winter. Stockpiles have been depleted, as coal power plants close and...

  

• 20/03/13

  Are you being over-charged for your energy?

  UES Energy blog
  By Alison Howard, Operations Manager Many businesses are paying more than they should for their energy because their suppliers are getting their bills wrong and over-charging...

• 19/03/13

  Energy Market Report for 15/03/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell for week-ending 15 March 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Falling demand      Improved supply position Outlook Last week saw a small decline in gas and power...

• 15/03/13

  Simplicity pays in energy account management

  UES Energy blog
  By Sean Davey, National Client Manager Managing multiple energy accounts can be very time consuming and unless they are well organised you could be missing out...

• 12/03/13

  Energy Market Report for 08/03/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices increased for week-ending 8 March 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Gas supply issues      Falling temperatures Outlook Gas and Power prices continued to gradually rise last week...

• 05/03/13

  Energy Market Report for 01/03/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices increased for week-ending 1 March 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Italian Elections      Limited gas supply     Outlook Rises were seen in both the gas and power markets...

• 04/03/13

  What makes up your energy bill?

  UES Energy blog
  By Gruff Dodd, Finance and Operations Director The dramatic fluctuations of wholesale energy prices inevitably demand our attention as they have a pronounced influence on the...

• 28/02/13

  So the CRC league table is still here

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director The CRC league tables are now dead and buried. The funeral – held shortly after the second and last ever league...

• 28/02/13

  Haven Third Party Increases

  Industry news
  UES Energy has received correspondence from Haven Power, advising that they are passing on increases in third party costs (Haven refer to these as "Specified...

• 26/02/13

  Energy Market Report for 22/02/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices increased for week-ending 22 February 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Colder weather Falling crude oil prices Outlook Last week saw prices begin to move away from...

• 26/02/13

  CRC League Table - last but not least

  Industry news

  What is CRC? The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Scheme came into effect on April 2010. The purpose of this mandatory scheme, administered by the Environment Agency,...

  

• 22/02/13

  Clients urged to take advantage of energy markets’ stability while it lasts

  UES Energy blog
  By Gruff Dodd, Finance and Operations Director Energy market prices have been remarkably stable over recent months as different bullish and bearish drivers have come together...

• 19/02/13

  Energy Market Report for 15/02/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices increased for week-ending 15 February 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Milder weather      Crude oil prices      Outlook Once again last week prices remained subdued, with a small...

• 14/02/13

  Hotels and the art of juggling energy costs

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director In tough economic times, when consumers and businesses alike tighten their belts, the hotel and leisure industry is one of the...

• 13/02/13

  Stakes are high as food industry considers energy

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director The food industry faces a major challenge right now. Okay, it actually faces two major challenges, one of which is inevitably...

• 12/02/13

  Energy Market Report for 08/02/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices increased for week-ending 8 February 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Crude oil      Colder weather     Outlook Gas and power made limited gains again last week, as the...

• 11/02/13

  How energy-hungry data centres maintain a competitive edge

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director The Digital Revolution has already impacted on almost every corner of our lives and continues to grow apace. However, storing all...

• 08/02/13

  Facing energy challenges in the aerospace and automotive industries

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director Finding the most competitive energy deals and the complex management of them is not just a challenge for an individual business...

• 04/02/13

  Energy Market Report for 01/02/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices increased for week-ending 1 February 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Low Coal Prices      Middle Eastern Tension      Milder Weather       Outlook Last week saw the attention shift from the...

• 28/01/13

  How valuable could shale gas be to the UK?

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director Shale gas is a hot topic in UK energy circles where the debate over its potential has not yet reached a...

• 28/01/13

  Energy Market Report for 25/01/13

  Weekly market update
  Electricity prices fell, while gas prices increased by almost 1% for week-ending 25 January 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Low temperatures and snow      Rising oil prices     Outlook As...

• 24/01/13

  Energy Market Report for 18/01/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell for week-ending 18 January 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Macroeconomic influences      Cold weather      Balanced gas supply & demand Outlook Gas and power prices fell very slightly...

• 22/01/13

  Markets resist price rise but all eyes on the weather

  UES Energy blog
  By Gruff Dodd, Finance and Operations Director The coldest spell of winter is usually accompanied by a hike in energy bills as demand increases but other...

• 18/01/13

  UES Energy – open for business

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales

  With a rare red warning for snow issued by the Met Office for parts of Wales today, UES Energy has implemented our bad weather contingency...

  

• 15/01/13

  Electricity and Gas Regulations (Internal Market) 2011 Summary

  Industry news

  It is now over a year since new regulations were introduced to allow tenants to have more flexibility around the way they purchase energy contracts. ...

• 15/01/13

  Energy Market Report for 11/01/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices remained static for week-ending 11 January 2013. Please see details below: Main Drivers Colder weather      Strong supply position Outlook Yet again gas and power prices along the curve...

• 14/01/13

  Plan to link offshore windfarms to grid could cost £17bn

  Industry news
  The new licensing system for bringing electricity from offshore wind farms onto the national grid could add £17bn to household energy bills, warns the Public...

• 10/01/13

  Don’t get tied up by restrictive contracts from brokers or consultants

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director It is inevitable that energy procurement and management in a volatile, competitive market is a complex issue. But what if the...

• 09/01/13

  Energy Market Report for 04/01/13

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices increased for week-ending 4 January 2013. Please see details below:   Main Drivers US economic news      Continued limited trading Outlook Another quiet week was seen last week, as people...

• 04/01/13

  Energy Market Report for 28/12/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell slightly for week-ending 28 December 2012. Please see details below:   Main Drivers Limited trading      Mild Weather      Strong supply     Outlook As is usually the case over the Christmas period,...

• 02/01/13

  Make 2013 the year of the Energy Procurement Plan

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director They say the world we are planning for today will not exist tomorrow but when it comes to energy procurement this...

• 02/01/13

  When will the power price bubble burst?

  Industry news

  The UK continues to use more coal-fired power than gas, the Department of Energy and Climate Change recently reported. UK power station average profit margins...

• 18/12/12

  Energy Market Report for 14/12/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell slightly for week-ending 14 December 2012. Please see details below:   Main Drivers Limited trading      Milder weather     Outlook Gas and power markets remained flat yet again this week,...

• 13/12/12

  Government plans major reforms to CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme

  Industry news

  The Government plans to overhaul the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) to save participating public and private sector organisations millions of pounds in administration costs. Chancellor...

  

• 11/12/12

  Energy Market Report for 07/12/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices increased for week-ending 7 December 2012. Please see details below: Main Drivers Volatile gas supply position      Changing weather Outlook Once again last week, focus was on gas supply...

• 10/12/12

  Energy suppliers using small print to pass on third party costs

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director When’s a fixed price deal not a fixed price deal? Unfortunately, the answer seems to be when it’s a contract with...

• 06/12/12

  Energy Market Report for 30/11/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell for week-ending 30 November 2012. Please see details below: Main Drivers Falling temperatures      Strong supply position      Unpredictable economic outlook Outlook Last week, gas and power prices remained fairly...

• 29/11/12

  Energy Bill Summary

  Industry news

  The long awaited Energy Bill was published today.  The Energy Bill is the cornerstone of government efforts to attract investment into the energy sector and move...

  

• 28/11/12

  Energy price predictions for early winter

  UES Energy blog
  By Gruff Dodd, Finance and Operations Director The current trend in energy prices is pretty flat, with no clear direction in the costs of either gas...

• 27/11/12

  Energy Market Report for 23/11/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices increased for week-ending 23 November 2012. Please see details below: Main Drivers Middle Eastern tension      Falling temperatures      Comfortable supply position Outlook Gas and power prices once again remained fairly...

• 21/11/12

  How UES Energy can help public sector organisations

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director Energy procurement and management in the public sector sometimes benefits from the significant energy requirements of large organisations. But while scale...

• 20/11/12

  Energy Market Report for 16/11/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices remained fairly flat for week-ending 16 November 2012. Please see details below:   Main Drivers Middle Eastern tension      Fluctuating gas supply/demand balance      Negative economic outlook Outlook Despite some fairly volatile...

• 19/11/12

  UES Energy moves to larger premises

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  UES Energy has moved to larger premises. We’re still based in the county borough of Caerphilly, in South Wales, but have now moved to Britannia...

• 15/11/12

  Energy Market Report for 09/11/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices rose slightly for week-ending 9 November 2012. Please see details below: Main Drivers Diminished supply position      Volatile crude oil prices Outlook The very start of last week saw...

• 14/11/12

  Energy Supplier’s Terms & Conditions – what to watch out for

  UES Energy blog
  By Gruff Dodd, Finance and Operations Director We’re all brought up to read the small print before we sign anything but with commercial gas and electricity...

• 06/11/12

  Energy Market Report for 02/11/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell for week-ending 2 November 2012. Please see details below: Main Drivers Increased supply      Hurricane Sandy      Improved temperatures Outlook Last week saw a minimal fall in the gas and...

• 02/11/12

  Andrew Diplock speaks at Business Insider’s Energy Conference 2012

  UES Energy blog
  By Kate Williams, Marketing Manager UES Energy managing director Andrew Diplock was among industry leaders invited to speak at Wales Business Insider’s Energy Conference 2012 last...

• 31/10/12

  Fracking could hamper renewable energy targets warns CIWEM

  Industry news
  Shale gas from fracking should not be encouraged in the UK until there is evidence that operations can be delivered safely and robust regulatory controls...

• 31/10/12

  Energy Market Report for 26/10/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell by over 1% for week-ending 26 October 2012. Please see details below:   Main Drivers Falling temperatures      Strong supply position Outlook Last week, there was a small decrease...

• 30/10/12

  Hitachi confirms nuclear deal to buy Horizon

  Industry news
  Hitachi, the Japanese technology business, is to acquire nuclear business Horizon, which owns the Wylfa nuclear site on Anglesey. Hitachi is to acquire Gloucestershire-based Horizon Nuclear...

• 24/10/12

  Which is best; a fixed or a flexible energy contract?

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director Which is best – a flexible or a fixed energy contract? The answer, of course, is that it depends on your...

• 24/10/12

  Gazprom - changes to contracted rates

  Industry news
  UES Energy has received correspondence from Gazprom, advising that they are passing on increases in third party costs to clients who are on fixed price...

• 23/10/12

  Why timing is crucial in buying energy

  UES Energy blog
  By Gruff Dodd, Finance and Operations Director Timing plays a key role in buying gas and electricity for your business if you are after the best...

• 23/10/12

  Energy Market Report for 19/10/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices increased by over 2% for week-ending 19 October 2012. Please see details below:   Main Drivers Crude oil      Gas supply issues      Falling temperatures Outlook Both gas and power markets rose...

• 16/10/12

  Energy Market Report for 12/10/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices remained static for week-ending 12 October 2012. Please see details below:   Main Drivers Volatile crude prices      Norwegian supply issues      Economic influences Outlook Last week, rising brent crude prices, combined...

• 10/10/12

  Energy Market Report for 05/10/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices increased for week-ending 5 October 2012. Please see details below:   Main Drivers Macroeconomic influences      Gas supply issues      Middle Eastern tension Outlook Once again, oil markets have been a strong...

• 08/10/12

  Charity counts on Taff Trail riders energy

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  Members of the UES Energy team went the extra mile to help raise funds for local charity, St. David’s Hospice Care. The team, consisting of Managing...

• 05/10/12

  UES Energy contributes to Business in Wales roundtable

  UES Energy blog
  By Kate Williams, Marketing Manager Four energy experts were invited to discuss the contentious issue of how shifts in energy policy have affected business and green...

• 03/10/12

  Energy Market Report for 28/09/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell for the third consecutive week for week-ending 28 September 2012. Please see details below:   Main Drivers Volatile oil prices      Gas supply issues Outlook Gas and power markets...

• 01/10/12

  Understanding volatile energy prices

  UES Energy blog
  By Gruff Dodd, Finance and Operations Director By understanding what lies behind the fluctuations in gas and oil prices, we are able to predict to a...

• 28/09/12

  UK wind generation hits record highs

  Industry news

  The new Sheringham Shoal wind farm (off the coast of Norfolk, eastern England) opened yesterday, which helped push UK installed wind capacity close to 2.7GW. The...

  

• 27/09/12

  How unifying energy solutions can benefit diverse business portfolios

  UES Energy blog
  By Sean Davey, National Client Manager True entrepreneurs don’t pass up business opportunities when they come their way, and the result is often an eclectic portfolio...

• 25/09/12

  Energy Market Report for 21/09/12

  Weekly market update
  Both electricity and gas prices fell for week-ending 21 September 2012. Please see details below:   Main Drivers Sharp decline in crude oil prices      Lower temperatures Outlook This week, both gas...

• 20/09/12

  UES Energy listed among fastest growing companies in Wales

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director UES Energy is one of the fastest growing companies in Wales according to the Fast Growth 50, 2012. The annual chart, published...

• 19/09/12

  Plenty of business done at the Energy Event

  UES Energy blog
  By Kate Williams, Marketing Manager What a great show last week’s Energy Event turned out to be. Like a lot of exhibitors, UES Energy had a busy...

• 18/09/12

  Energy Market Report for 14/09/12

  Weekly market update
  Both electricity and gas prices remained static for week-ending 14 September 2012. Please see details below: Main Drivers Macroeconomic developments Volatile crude oil Supply and demand Outlook Last week the focus...

• 11/09/12

  Energy Market Report for 07/09/12

  Weekly market update
  Both electricity and gas prices increased slightly for week-ending 7 September 2012. Please see details below: Main Drivers Volatile supply and demand Macroeconomic influences Outlook The start of...

• 10/09/12

  UES Energy brings magic to the Energy Event; NEC Birmingham, Sept 11-12th

  UES Energy blog
  By Kate Williams, Marketing Manager We can promise you more than a trick or two when you come to our stand - D34 - at the...

• 07/09/12

  Wales & West Utilities’ seminar to demonstrate benefits of UES Energy partnership

  UES Energy blog
  By Kate Williams, Marketing Manager Gas pipeline operator Wales & West Utilities are all set to explain how they saved more than £2 million by working...

• 05/09/12

  New UK energy minister appointment raises green concerns

  Industry news
  UK energy minister Charles Hendry has been replaced by John Hayes in the recent cabinet reshuffle. Hayes, a vocal opponent of wind farms, moves to...

• 05/09/12

  UES Energy to publish Magic Manual on managing energy costs efficiently at Energy Event

  UES Energy blog
  By Kate Williams, Marketing Manager UES Energy will be publishing a magic manual on how businesses can manage their energy requirements with maximum efficiency and most...

• 04/09/12

  UES Energy halved gas rates for aeronautical manufacturer

  UES Energy blog
  By Kate Williams, Marketing Manager All businesses use energy but the amount they use and the significance of this cost in all of their overheads varies...

• 04/09/12

  Energy Market Report for 31/08/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices remained fairly static for week-ending 31 August 2012. Please see details below:     Main Drivers Fluctuating oil prices      Volatile supply and demand Outlook After recent price rises, the start...

• 31/08/12

  What is the cost of minimal UK gas storage capacity?

  Industry news
  British Energy prices are rising faster than practically anywhere in Western European.  One of the main reasons for this is that foreign suppliers are rationing...

• 31/08/12

  Can UES Energy save you time and money?

  UES Energy blog
  By Andrew Diplock, Managing Director On behalf of UES Energy, welcome to our blog. This is the very first of many regular posts which we hope...

• 29/08/12

  Energy Market Report for 24/08/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices were fairly static for week-ending 24 August 2012. Please see details below:   Main Drivers Little direction in week      Fluctuating oil price      Eurozone back in the forefront Outlook After steady...

• 29/08/12

  Norway to expand oil and gas exploration

  Industry news

  Norway's Energy Minster, Ola Borten Moe, today pledged to expand oil and gas exploration into the country's far northern waters and said he would present...

  

• 21/08/12

  Energy Market Report for 17/08/12

  Weekly market update
  Both electricity and gas prices increased again for week-ending 17 August 2012. Please see details below:     Main Drivers Rising oil prices      Comfortable supply/demand Outlook Once again, crude oil prices have...

• 15/08/12

  Energy Market Report for 10/08/12

  Weekly market update
  Both electricity and gas prices sharply increased for week-ending 10 August 2012. Please see details below:   Main Drivers Higher temperatures      Reduced crude oil production Outlook In stark contrast to recent...

• 09/08/12

  UES Energy ‘reveal the magic’ of effective energy management

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  UES Energy, a leading UK energy consultancy, is inviting visitors to come and discuss all things ‘energy procurement and management’ with its team of experts...

• 03/08/12

  Energy Market Report for 03/08/12

  Weekly market update
  For week-ending 3 August 2012, both electricity and gas prices increased. Please see details below:     Main Drivers Macroeconomic conditions      Fluctuating supply margins      Low demand Outlook This week constantly changing macroeconomic conditions...

• 31/07/12

  Energy Market Report for 27/07/12

  Weekly market update
  For week-ending 27 July 2012, there was little movement in the energy markets - electricity increased by 0.2% and gas fell by 0.2%. Please see...

• 25/07/12

  Thumbs down for UK Energy Bill from Select Committee

  Industry news

  When the energy bill has finally completed its passage through Parliament it will introduce the biggest reforms of the UK energy market for over 20...

• 24/07/12

  Energy Market Report for 20/07/12

  Weekly market update
  For week-ending 20 July 2012, both electricity and gas prices fell by 1.7% and 0.8% respectively. Please see details below:   Main Drivers Rising temperatures      Well supplied gas and...

• 23/07/12

  Wales & West Utilities share energy management success at the Energy Event

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales

  Each year the Energy Event exhibition delivers a content rich conference programme, free of charge for visitors to the show. This is the only UK...

• 18/07/12

  Energy Market Report for 13/07/12

  Weekly market update
  For week-ending 13 July 2012, both electricity and gas prices fell by 2%.  Please see details below:   Main Drivers Well supplied gas and power systems      Cessation of the...

• 16/07/12

  UK tops energy efficiency scorecard new research shows

  Industry news

  The UK leads the world in energy efficiency according to The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The organisation has ranked the UK No....

• 16/07/12

  Climate change policies add more to UK electricity costs than other countries

  Industry news

  Following the good news that the UK tops the world energy efficiency league table, UK climate policies are adding more to the cost of power...

• 10/07/12

  Energy Market Report for 06/07/12

  Weekly market update
  For week-ending 6 July 2012, energy prices rose for the second week in succession. Please see details below:       Main Drivers Continued low temperatures      Comfortable supply and low demand      Norwegian...

• 06/07/12

  Energy price rises predicted from potential Norwegian oil ‘Lockout’

  Industry news

  There is currently an oil workers’ strike taking place in Norway due to a dispute over pensions.  While the strike itself has naturally caused oil...

• 03/07/12

  Energy Market Report for 29/06/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices rose sharply for week-ending 29 June 2012, by 2% on the on the previous week. Please see details below:     Main Drivers Unexpected Eurozone Rescue Deal      Rising...

• 02/07/12

  Cost components of energy pricing

  Industry news

  The rising cost of wholesale energy has attracted considerable attention over the last 12 months, however this element typically accounts for only 65 – 70%...

• 02/07/12

  Green energy supply soars in UK

  Industry news

  Britain is being powered by record levels of green energy, after a surprising increase in electricity generated from wind, sun and waves.  Renewables accounted for...

  

• 29/06/12

  OPEC advises EU, low oil prices could threaten future supply security

  Industry news
  The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) warned the European Union that too-low oil prices could "break the momentum" of investment and threaten future...

• 28/06/12

  Welsh call for greater energy devolution

  Industry news

  The Welsh government has been urged to ensure it makes the most of the 'huge potential' renewable energy has for Wales. Leading a call for the...

• 26/06/12

  Energy Market Report for 22/06/12

  Weekly market update
  Energy prices fell for the fourth consecutive week for week-ending 22 June 2012, and continue to remain lower than the same time last year (electricity...

• 25/06/12

  Energy Event Exhibition

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales

  Each year the Energy Event exhibition highlights new technology concepts and theories dedicated to energy procurement, management and efficiency.  It has the support and content...

  

• 19/06/12

  Energy Market Report for 15/06/12

  Weekly market update
  Electricity and gas prices were down for week-ending 15 June 2012, and continue to remain substantially lower than the same time last year (electricity down...

• 15/06/12

  Impact of US shale gas on gas prices

  Industry news
  Michael Levi, a member of the US Council on Foreign Relations has called on the US to approve projects to facilitate the export of Liquefied...

• 11/06/12

  Energy Market Report for 08/06/12

  Weekly market update
  Electricity and gas prices remained fairly static for week-ending 8 June 2012, though prices are substantially lower than the same time last year (electricity down...

• 08/06/12

  Powerstar voltage optimisation seminar presentations

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales

  On Thursday 7 June Sean Davey, National Client Manager at UES Energy was a guest speaker at a Powerstar voltage optimisation seminar at Cardiff University...

  

• 30/05/12

  Energy Market Report for 01/06/12

  Weekly market update
  Electricity and Gas prices fell slightly for week-ending 1 June 2012, with continued uncertainty over future direction. Please see details below: Main Drivers On-going Eurozone concerns Sharply...

• 29/05/12

  Energy Market Report for 25/05/12

  Weekly market update
  Following several weeks of steadily falling prices, the market stabilised last week, with little overall movement, and considerable uncertainty over future direction.  Please see details...

• 28/05/12

  BITC Mayday Summit presentations

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales

  On Friday 25 May UES Energy gave a seminar at the Business in the Community (BITC) Mayday Summit on effective energy planning and how it...

  

• 23/05/12

  Energy Market Report for 18/05/12

  Weekly market update
  For the third week in a row, prices for both electricity and gas fell, with electricity down almost 15% on the same time last year. ...

• 23/05/12

  Energy Bill / Electricity Market Reform – UES Energy reaction

  Industry news

  Yesterday the government released a package of electricity market reforms (EMR) as part of its draft energy bill.  A key element to the reforms are a...

  

• 17/05/12

  BITC Mayday Summit - 25 May 2012

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  As active members of Business in the Community (BITC), we are delighted to be taking part in their annual Mayday Summit on sustainable development.   Date: 25...

• 16/05/12

  Powerstar Voltage Optimisation CPD Seminar - 7 June 2012

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  To educate and inform companies about voltage optimisation, market leaders Powerstar are running a series of seminars across the country.    Sean Davey, National Client Manager...

• 15/05/12

  Energy Market Report for 11/05/12

  Weekly market update
  For the second week in a row, prices for both electricity and gas fell. Please see details below:       Main Drivers Eurozone concerns      Slowdown in US recovery      Falling oil price      Forecast...

• 14/05/12

  Energy costs are a major concern for small businesses

  Industry news
  The Forum of Private Business, an organisation which supports small UK companies, published research last week which revealed ‘energy’ ranks alongside telecommunications, as the most...

• 10/05/12

  Energy Market Report for 04/05/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas fell for week-ending 4 May 2012.  Please see details below:   Main Drivers Eurozone concerns      Poor US employment data      Weaker oil      Comfortable gas system      Low UK...

• 09/05/12

  Queen's Speech promises Electricity Market Reform

  Industry news
  Legislative commitments on the Electricity Market Reform (EMR) were included in today's Queen's Speech. The EMR commitment relates to a previous UK Government pledge to legislate...

• 04/05/12

  BITC Mayday Summit - Cardiff, 25 May 2012

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  As active members of Business in the Community (BITC), we are delighted to be involved in their annual Mayday Summit on sustainable development. The event takes...

• 01/05/12

  UES Energy employees select 'Employee of the Year'

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales

  It is that time of year when we take time to celebrate who has made a valuable and consistent contribution to UES Energy and its...

  

• 01/05/12

  Energy Market Report for 27/04/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas were fairly static for week-ending 27 April 2012.  Please see details below:     Main Drivers Oil weakened at start of week but...

• 25/04/12

  BBC 5 Live Commercial Energy Investigation

  Industry news

  BBC Radio 5 Live team have conducted an investigation into allegations of mis-selling at Commercial Energy – a brokerage firm that arranges gas and electricity...

  

• 24/04/12

  Energy Market Report for 20/04/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas fell for week-ending 20 April 2012.  Please see details below:     Main Drivers Very well supplied gas system Strong LNG deliveries Weakening oil Concerns about...

• 23/04/12

  Smart Grid Framework launched by Ofgem

  Industry news
  Energy regulator Ofgem recently unveiled its first Smart Grid Evaluation Framework, with the aim of boosting the rollout of smart grids by the energy industry. The...

• 18/04/12

  Energy Market Report for 13/04/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for energy were fairly static for week-ending 13 April 2012.   However between mid-January and mid-April 2012, wholesale gas and electricity prices have risen steadily,...

• 17/04/12

  UK report says fracking should continue

  Industry news
  An independent expert report recommends that the controversial hydraulic fracturing extraction method known as ‘Fracking’, should be allowed to continue in the UK under strict...

• 13/04/12

  Volcanic plans to fuel the UK

  Industry news
  The UK is involved in talks with Iceland over their plentiful geothermal energy supply, which could be pumped to Britain via Interconnectors. A government spokesman...

• 10/04/12

  Energy Market Report for 05/04/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas fell for week-ending 5 April 2012 (down 1.7% and 3.5% respectively).   Please see details below:       Main Drivers Comfortable supply system ...

• 03/04/12

  Energy Market Report for 30/03/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas rose sharply by 5% during week-ending 30 March 2012, caused by a strong oil price and supply issues. Please...

• 29/03/12

  Triad Winter 2011/12 dates confirmed

  Industry news
  What are the Triads? The costs of operating the National Grid System are recouped by National Grid Electricity Transmission plc (NGET) through levying of Transmission Network...

• 27/03/12

  Energy Market Report for 23/03/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas fell slightly during week-ending 23 March 2012.  There are however major concerns about the LNG supply position, please see...

• 27/03/12

  Consultation on a simplified CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme are announced

  Industry news
  The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) is a mandatory UK-wide trading scheme introduced in April 2010 which targets emissions from large public and private sector...

• 20/03/12

  Energy Market Report for 16/03/12

  Weekly market update
  The energy market remains largely unchanged from last week, with prices for both electricity and gas increased slightly during week-ending 16 March 2012.  There are...

• 15/03/12

  Worrying outlook for UK gas prices in 2012

  Industry news
  A report issued by US bank Merrill Lynch earlier in the month suggests that the UK could face very significant rises in gas prices during...

• 14/03/12

  Energy supplier third party price increases

  Industry news

  UES Energy has recently received correspondence from npower and Haven Power, advising that they are passing on increases in third party costs to our clients...

• 13/03/12

  Energy Market Report for 09/03/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas increased during week-ending 09 March 2012.  See details below:     Main drivers Strong oil price Low LNG deliveries due to cargo...

• 05/03/12

  Energy Market Report for 02/03/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas dropped during week-ending 02 March 2012. Electricity prices are down by 0.3%, while gas is down by 2% on...

• 27/02/12

  Energy Market Report for 24/02/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas rose sharply during week-ending 24 February 2012. Electricity prices are up by 4% and gas up 5% on last...

• 24/02/12

  New Climate Change Levy (CCL) rates from April 2012

  Industry news
  The Climate Change Levy (CCL) is a charge on energy usage for business and the public sector.  It was introduced by Government to encourage energy...

• 20/02/12

  Energy Market Report for 17/02/12

  Weekly market update
  There was very little movement in prices for electricity and gas week-ending 17 February 2012.  See below for details:     Main drivers Upward drivers Lack of LNG arrivals ...

• 14/02/12

  Energy Market Report for 10/02/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for electricity and gas fluctuated throughout the week, finishing with an increase for week-ending 10 February 2012.  In fact, gas prices are up over...

• 14/02/12

  Insider Energy Debate - Who has the power?

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  Andrew Diplock, Managing Director of UES Energy took part in an energy debate for Insider, energy companies and other experts at the Celtic Manor in...

• 06/02/12

  Energy Market Report for 03/02/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for electricity and gas fluctuated throughout the week, finishing with a small decrease for week-ending 3 February 2012.     Main drivers Considerable volatility in markets during the...

• 03/02/12

  What is happening in the UK energy market?

  Industry news

  Below is a brief overview of the energy market as of 3 February 2012, key downward and upward drivers and the future outlook which will...

  

• 30/01/12

  Energy Market Report for 27/01/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for electricity and gas showed little movement throughout week-ending 27 January 2012. However, on Friday, revised forecasts were issued which showed significantly lower temperature...

• 25/01/12

  Insider energy round table event

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  Wales Insider has arranged a round table debate on energy for Friday 27 January at the Celtic Manor, Newport.  This round table event follows the...

• 23/01/12

  Energy Market Report for 20/01/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas fell slightly during week-ending 20 January 2012.  Prices fell at the start of the week reflecting a comfortable system...

• 16/01/12

  Energy Market Report for 13/01/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas rose slightly during week-ending 13 January 2012.  Electricity prices are their lowest since November 2010 and gas since February...

• 09/01/12

  Energy Market Report for 06/01/12

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas fell during week-ending 6 January 2012: Electricity ended the week: - 3.9% lower than the previous week - 6.6% lower than last month - 10.7% lower...

• 12/12/11

  Energy Market Report for 09/12/11

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas rose during week-ending 9 December 2011: Electricity ended the week: - 2.3% higher than the previous week - 5% lower than last...

• 08/12/11

  White paper sets out plans for a shake-up of the UK water market

  Industry news

  Water for Life, the white paper published this morning by the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), lays out plans to: deregulate...

  

• 08/12/11

  Energy supplier upfront payments threaten UK manufacturing sector

  Industry news
  The government's pledge for rebalancing the UK economy and making the City less pivotal to the country's well-being, risks being undermined by energy companies demanding...

• 06/12/11

  Energy Market Report for 02/12/11

  Weekly market update
  Prices for both electricity and gas fell during week-ending 2 December 2011: Electricity ended the week: - 1.1% lower than the previous week - 5.8% lower than last...

• 30/11/11

  Protection from carbon tax for UK industry

  Industry news
  In the UK Autumn budget statement yesterday, George Osborne annouced that energy-intensive industries in the UK will receive £252mn until 2015 to help shield them...

• 24/11/11

  Going Green in Business Seminar

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  Clarkslegal and Grayling are hosting a seminar on green business at which Sean Davey from UES Energy will be discussing the environmental benefits of an...

• 24/11/11

  Controversy over shale gas fracking continues

  Industry news
  The environmental impact of shale gas extraction continues to be a source of controversy. France officially banned the use of hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) in...

• 23/11/11

  LNG imports down trend continues

  Industry news
  LNG import levels into the UK are currently predicted to be the lowest since July 2010 and 35% down on October 2011. However a combination of...

• 21/11/11

  New OFGEM proposal on business protection

  Industry news

  Ofgem has published today their proposals to reform the business energy market and provide businesses with better protection. The four proposals are: 1. Add new standards of...

  

• 21/11/11

  Energy Market Report for 18/11/11

  Weekly market update
    Prices for both electricity and gas fell during week-ending 18 November 2011: Electricity ended the week: - Over 1.9% lower than the previous week -...

• 15/11/11

  Energy Market Report for 11/11/11

  Weekly market update
  From a procurement standpoint, gas prices fell during week ending 11 November 2011, ending the week nearly 1.4% down, while electricity showed a very small...

• 14/11/11

  Mollertech scoop UES Energy environment award

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales

  The Environment Award at the Caerphilly Business Forum Awards 2011, sponsored by UES Energy, was won by Möllertech Ltd of Cwmfelinfach.  The company manufactures plastics...

  

• 14/11/11

  Increasing gas production has changed how LNG is shipped

  Industry news

  Surging global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is now creating greatly increased demand for LNG tanker capacity, according to Robert Wright, Shipping and Logistics...

  

• 11/11/11

  UES Energy success at industry awards

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  We received a ‘highly commended’ award at the Energy ‘Buying & Supplying’ Excellence Awards last night, in the Independent Energy Consultant category. The awards dinner...

• 07/11/11

  Energy Market Report for 04/11/11

  Weekly market update
  From a procurement standpoint, prices for both electricity and gas fell during week ending 4 November 2011, with electricity ending the week over 2.2% lower...

• 04/11/11

  UES Energy expands to the Midlands

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  We have appointed Chris Cakebread to a new role as a Key Client Manager in the Midlands. Chris has extensive experience in the energy industry, working with...

• 03/11/11

  Energy Market Report for 28/10/11

  Weekly market update
  From a procurement standpoint, prices for both electricity and gas rose slightly during week ending 28 October 2011, with electricity ending the week over 0.4%...

• 24/10/11

  Energy Market Report for 21/10/11

  Weekly market update
  From a procurement standpoint, prices for both electricity and gas fell again during week ending 21 October 2011, with electricity ending the week over 2.2%...

• 17/10/11

  UK Emergency Energy Summit

  Industry news
  Prime Minister David Cameron and Energy Secretary Chris Huhne are holding an emergency summit with energy industry heads today, to address the increasing customer bills...

• 13/10/11

  UES restructures and rebrands after excellent growth

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  UES has restructured and rebranded, after another very successful year which saw growth of more than 50%. We have rebranded as UES Energy to refocus the business on its...

• 13/10/11

  Npower best performers in Which? energy advice investigation

  Industry news
  Energy companies are still not giving people the cheapest tariff, according to the results of an investigation into sales by consumer organisation Which?  The Which? study investigator contacted each...

• 10/10/11

  Energy Market Report for 07/10/11

  Weekly market update
  From a procurement standpoint, prices for both electricity and gas fell again during week ending 7 October 2011, with electricity ending the week over 2.3%...

• 10/10/11

  Green skills 'fundamental' to UK's low carbon economy

  Industry news
  A pioneering £1.2m green skills training initiative has launched in an effort to tackle critical knowledge gaps in the renewables industry and boost the UK's...

• 03/10/11

  Free energy management seminar in Swansea

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  Companies throughout the UK are increasingly turning to voltage optimisation to reduce their energy consumption and lower their carbon emissions to achieve sustainability strategy targets....

• 27/09/11

  Energy Market Report for 23/09/11

  Weekly market update
  From a procurement standpoint, prices for both electricity and gas fell again during week ending 23 September 2011, with electricity ending the week over 1.0%...

• 26/09/11

  China to drive future global gas demand

  Industry news
  Rising natural gas consumption in China and India will underpin strong global gas demand in the near term, according to the latest report from UK...

• 23/09/11

  Andrew Padmore 'highly commended' at UK IOD Awards

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  We are delighted to announce that Andrew Padmore, UES Energy founder and Director, has been ‘highly commended’ in the Environmental Leadership category of the Institute...

• 08/09/11

  Energy Event launch of UES Energy brand

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  We have chosen to rebrand the business as 'UES Energy' to refocus it on our core activity which has developed in line with changes in the...

• 07/09/11

  Caerphilly Business Awards deadline approaching

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  UES Energy are urging local businesses to enter the Caerphilly Business Forum Awards - especially the Environment category which we sponsor. The closing date for entries is September 23rd. “This...

• 01/09/11

  Oil and energy firms to shape new generation of renewables engineers

  Industry news
  Energy and oil giants are the major backers of a new government scheme aimed at training the next generation of renewable engineers.   Business secretary...

• 01/09/11

  UES and RUMM partnership demonstrated at Energy Event exhibition

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  UES Energy will be attending The Energy Event in partnership with RUMM, a leading energy management company to deliver end to end energy management services...

• 31/08/11

  UK water companies help improve river standards

  Industry news
  The Environment Agency (EA) has published a list of the 10 most improved rivers in the UK, with the list including one river than was officially...

• 07/07/11

  National award nomination

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  We recently announced that Andrew Padmore of UES Energy had successfully been awarded the Director of the Year (South Wales) by the Institute of Directors (IOD)...

• 27/06/11

  UES staff volunteer for BITC Give & Gain Day 2011

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  On Friday 24 June, more than 300 employees from 25 companies in Wales ditched their day jobs to get out into their local communities and...

• 25/03/11

  Chancellor’s ‘low-carbon energy’ plan could add over 15% to energy bill … and cause great problems to domestic and business users

  Industry news
  Plans outlined by Chancellor George Osborne to force energy suppliers to use low-carbon sources are likely to increase energy bills by over 15%. In his...

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• Shortlisted for national industry award

  UES Energy news, Edwina Hart hears about responsible business in Wales
  Great news - UES Energy have made the shortlist of entries for the prestigious Energy Live Consultancy Awards (TELCA) in the Rising Star category. This is...

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