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Stay up to date with developments in the utilities market and get the lowdown on what they mean for you. The Brownlow Utilities blog is your timely, go-to source for industry insights and updates – keeping you informed and engaged about the latest trends and innovations.

14th September 2026
Bringing Businesses Together to Explore Energy Resilience and Net Zero Delivery

Businesses across the region are being invited to join Brownlow Utilities for a free conference exploring the energy and sustainability challenges facing organisations today. With businesses continuing to navigate changing energy markets, rising operational pressures,…

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30th July 2026
Scope 1, 2, and 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions: Where to start?

With energy being one of your largest operational costs and increasing pressure from customers, investors and legislation, understanding your organisation's carbon footprint is becoming more important than ever. One of the biggest areas of confusion…

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15th July 2026
Energy resilience has become a business priority.

For many organisations, energy has shifted from being a routine operating expense to a strategic business risk. With evolving legislation, rising operational costs and increasing pressure to achieve Net Zero, organisations need a strategy that…

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19th May 2026
The Benefits of Long-Term Flexible Energy Contracts in the UK

As UK energy markets continue to respond to geopolitical uncertainty, changing generation patterns and evolving regulation, many businesses are reassessing how they purchase energy. Rather than locking into a fully fixed contract, an increasing number of organisations…

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11th May 2026
Business Energy Quick Wins

Delivering meaningful results from your energy strategy often starts with a few focused actions. Identifying quick wins across your energy contracts, billing, non-commodity charges, and operational efficiency can help your business reduce costs, improve visibility,…

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20th April 2026
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) Explained

The UK Government has released further detail on the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), a policy designed to reduce electricity costs for around 10,000 manufacturers. With energy remaining one of the most significant operational costs…

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10th February 2026
ESOS phase 4 – the clock is ticking!

What Large Businesses Need to Know and Why Acting Early Matters Phase 4 of the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) is now underway, and for large UK organisations, the clock is already ticking. While the…

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21st January 2026
Energy contract renewal? Don’t limit your choices.

Electricity and gas contracts are a huge cost for businesses. Getting the right contract terms and prices for your business is imperative in 2026. Don’t Limit Your Business Energy Procurement to One Supplier When you…

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