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The UK’s regulatory body Energy Ombudsman is now offering a free dispute resolution service for businesses with up to 50 employees. Before that, this was only free for businesses that had up to 10 employees. It is designed to resolve small businesses' energy disputes with utility providers and brokers without the hassle of paying fees and going to court. This amendment was first introduced in April 2024 by the Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Department to resolve the billing issues, hidden fees, and overselling of energy between utility providers and small businesses as part of a broader initiative by the government and Ofgem. These tweaks in regulations will ensure businesses can access free support to resolve disputes and assist the government in achieving net zero by 2050.  Managing Director and Chief Ombudsman for Energy Ed Dodman said, “ One of our key priorities is ensuring all consumers have full access to our service. We also believe businesses should have the same acc...

As the global shift towards a clean and green future intensifies, the primary focus is to harness energy from renewable energy resources and lessen reliance on fossil fuels. Natural energy resources like wind power, solar energy, bioenergy and hydro-electric power which are imperishable sources of power generation have taken the lead in the journey towards sustainability.  Wind Power Boom  Wind energy, the most widely used and energy-efficient way of power generation, has become a global sensation, bringing down carbon emissions and significantly tackling severe environmental shifts. From converting sea breezes into waves of energy, wind power emerges as the excellent way to harness green energy. To achieve net-zero goals and save the planet against greenhouse gas outflow, the government, and businesses are actively investing in wind energy farms.  Wind energy infrastructure is categorized into offshore and onshore wind farms, differentiated based on energy potential, loc...