Insights

Insights that cut energy costs.

Practical guidance on solar, smart control, and carbon compliance, drawn from the buildings we manage across the UK.

Gas Bills

13 Min

The Illusion of Relief: Why Scrapping the Gas Standing Charge Is Fiscal Sleight of Hand

The government’s plan to scrap the gas standing charge and offer £100 Council Tax rebates may promise energy bill relief, but rising unit rates, hidden costs and neglected businesses expose the policy’s flaws.

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bills piling up on the table

Gas Bills

13 Min

The Illusion of Relief: Why Scrapping the Gas Standing Charge Is Fiscal Sleight of Hand

The government’s plan to scrap the gas standing charge and offer £100 Council Tax rebates may promise energy bill relief, but rising unit rates, hidden costs and neglected businesses expose the policy’s flaws.

Read this article

bills piling up on the table

Gas Bills

13 Min

The Illusion of Relief: Why Scrapping the Gas Standing Charge Is Fiscal Sleight of Hand

The government’s plan to scrap the gas standing charge and offer £100 Council Tax rebates may promise energy bill relief, but rising unit rates, hidden costs and neglected businesses expose the policy’s flaws.

Read this article

bills piling up on the table

Energy

October 13, 2026

7 Min

The Forgotten Millions: Why UK Businesses Are Left Out in the Cold When Energy Shocks Hit

How UK businesses can build energy resilience through smarter procurement, efficiency and on-site solar.

National Grid

October 4, 2026

8 Min

Burnham's Great British Grid - What It Means for your Business

How Andy Burnham's Great British Grid could cut connection delays and energy costs for UK businesses, and what to do while you wait.

Gray metal brewery fermentation tanks in a hallway

Manufacturing

September 13, 2026

6 Min

Brewing Sustainability: How Breweries Can Cut Energy Waste Without Compromising Quality

UK brewery insolvencies jumped 82% in 2023, with energy costs a major culprit. Here's how breweries can cut refrigeration, brewing and equipment waste, without touching the taste.

Old stone building against a bright blue sky

Estate Management

September 13, 2026

6 Min

Revitalising Relics: Unlocking Energy Savings in Older Buildings

Older buildings are full of character but leak energy like a sieve. SGT founder Andrew King on the hardware, structural and energy-system fixes that bring historic estates up to modern efficiency standards.

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Hospitality

September 13, 2026

8 Min

Rising Energy Costs in Hospitality: Practical Steps to Reduce Bills and Improve Margins

Most hospitality venues waste 20-30% of the energy they pay for. A practical, sector-by-sector playbook for turning wasted kilowatts back into margin — from fridge seals to HVAC to smarter procurement.

Smart Technology

August 25, 2026

2 Min

How Smart Plug Sockets Are Cutting Commercial Energy Waste by Up to 50%

AI-powered smart sockets are helping UK businesses find and cut wasted plug-power automatically, often paying for themselves within two years.

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Get Our Free Energy Guide for Businesses

Find ways to become more sustainable and reduce your energy usage. Our team can also be in contact to offer a free review

Download The Guide

Get Our Free Energy Guide for Businesses

Find ways to become more sustainable and reduce your energy usage. Our team can also be in contact to offer a free review

Download The Guide