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In today’s business landscape, data drives decisions.  Whether they be customer insights, financial performance or supply chain efficiency, data is crucial to business growth. However, one area is often overlooked, which is energy data.  For a business in the UK seeking a competitive economy and ambitious sustainability targets, energy data is more than just a figure on a bill. Energy data serves as a tool that enhances cost savings, efficiency, and long-term resilience. Understanding Your Energy Patterns Every business, from small and medium-sized enterprises to large businesses, consumes energy in various ways. An office may have peak consumption during working hours, whereas many manufacturers require a constant supply of energy.  By analysing energy data, businesses can see when and where they consume energy at their highest. For example, one retailer in London realised that lighting and heating may comprise the majority of their energy costs in winter. That insight e...

  2025 is emerging as a milestone year in the UK’s transition to clean energy. The pace at which renewables are developing in the UK has accelerated significantly in just a few years, demonstrating that ambition, innovation, and collaboration can drive real change towards net zero. Whether it is the expansion of offshore wind and solar, battery storage, or hydrogen project trials, our changing energy system is growing at pace, redefining not just our energy landscape but also reinforcing the UK’s role as a global leader in clean power. A Record Year for Renewable Growth Government data and reports from the industry all show that renewable energy projects that are being developed in 2025 are at record levels. In terms of growth, offshore wind remains the outstanding story. The UK already has the largest offshore wind farms in the world, and further offshore wind farm projects are now being accelerated through initiatives such as Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions, and the tran...