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NewsThe green route to efficiency
As the need to keep a lid on overheads grows, retailers have been turning to energy-efficient technologies. Here’s the latest ideas.
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NewsGet the deal on energy brokers
Energy expert Brian O’Hagan offers some top tips on how to make sure you’re switched on when it comes to dealing with energy brokers.
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Features and analysisFixed price energy contracts
Fixing your energy prices can feel like a bit of a gamble, but as energy costs continue to mount, it’s one which should pay off.
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NewsLEDs head into the spotlight
Improvements to LED lighting mean previous arguments against the technology have been shattered. Here’s why they need a second glance.
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NewsCool runnings
Hot weather can play havoc with your chillers and send energy bills soaring. Here are a few pointers to make sure your equipment keeps its cool
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NewsElectrify your profits
A growing number of retailers are investing in a new way to save money on their energy bills and extend the life of their electrical goods. Gaelle Walker finds out more about the potential of voltage optimisation.
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NewsEnergise your profits
An energy audit of Walter Bush’s store identified potential savings of 25%. Npower is offering six other readers a free energy audit.
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NewsDee's Bright Idea
Derbyshire retailer Dee Sedani needed some convincing that LED lighting could save him money, but now he is advocating it for the entire industry.
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NewsEnergy aware
An Ecomonitor energy survey of Mace Victoria Dock shows that owner Perry has good awareness of his energy usage, but a few small changes could save him more money. Sarah Britton reports
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NewsBritish Gas suspends energy management tool
British Gas has been forced to stop making its online energy management tool available to new small business customers
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NewsSouthern Co-op: Friend of the earth
Every inch of The Southern Co-op’s new Chobham store has been designed with energy saving in mind.
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NewsOfgem pledges to protect small businesses
Energy regulator Ofgem has pledged to support small businesses and ensure suppliers treat them more fairly.
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NewsWinter warmers
A few simple changes can make a big difference to your energy bills. Gaelle Walker provides these pointers to help you start saving today.
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NewsIn the spotlight
An energy audit of retailer Anjali Karpal’s store in West Sussex turned up some electrifying results. How does your store compare?
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NewsJust chilling
Sales have been anything but cool at Londis Blean since Binny Amin fitted new chillers with doors
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Features and analysisCarbon crushers
Results of an energy review at Andrew Thornton’s Crouch End store have enabled him to reduce his second store’s carbon footprint by 43%.
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Features and analysisSwitch to win
Energy consumption has become one of the biggest issues for convenience store…
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NewsOpen and shut case
Retailers are urged to sign up to a campaign that promises to cut fuel bills…
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Features and analysisThe warmer front
With costs rising all the time, finding ways to cut energy bills needs to be a priority…