Blog Archive
Below is an archive featuring all our blogs in descending order of release. To see our most recent blogs and blog categories, please use our main Blog page.
Helping a Customer Get Their New Energy Contract on Track
When a customer reached out to us about their new energy contract, it had just gone live – but things weren’t going as smoothly as they’d hoped…
There’s No Energy Price Cap for Businesses – But There Is a Solution
Understanding the Energy Price Cap While households across the UK benefit from the protection of an energy price cap, businesses are left to navigate a very different landscape. Without a price cap to safeguard them, businesses are exposed to market fluctuations and the risk of inflated energy bills. At Reduce
50% Funding Available for North East Businesses
If you run a small or medium-sized business in Newcastle, Northumberland, or North Tyneside, there’s a fantastic opportunity available right now – and it’s designed with you in mind. Eligible SMEs in the region can claim 50% match-funding to help upgrade their digital capabilities. Whether you’re looking to refresh your website,
How Do I Know If I Need An Additional Bin?
Overflowing waste? Overweight charges? Here’s how to tell when it’s time for an additional bin — and why it could save you money, time, and stress. Inadequate bin capacity doesn’t just cause inconvenience — it leads to compliance risks, extra costs, reputational damage, and missed sustainability goals.Frequent overweight fees can
Ofgem’s July 2025 Energy Price Cap Drop
The energy price cap has fallen from £1,849 to £1,720 for a typical dual-fuel household paying by Direct Debit, effective from 1 July to 30 September 2025. This is a 7% decrease, which should save the average household around £11 a month, or £129 over the year. The reduction is
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The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG): Turn Sunlight into Income
More and more businesses and households are turning to solar to lower their energy bills – but did you know you can actually earn money from your unused energy too? That’s where the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) comes in. What is the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)? The Smart Export Guarantee
The Economic Edge of Electric Vehicles
Plug In and Save: Electric vehicles Significantly Cheaper for Motorists The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK is gathering pace, with the number of EVs increasing from under 400,000 to over 1.5 million in the last four years alone. This shift is driven not just by environmental concerns
What Reduce My Costs Have Been Up To So Far in 2025
The first few months of 2025 have flown by – and it’s been a busy, lively start to the year at Reduce My Costs. While we’ve stayed focused on helping businesses cut costs and operate more efficiently, we’ve also made time to build connections, strengthen our team, and enjoy a
Why The UK Should Boost Resilience Against Climate Disasters
A Nation at Risk As the climate crisis accelerates, the UK faces an era of climate disasters—from flash floods to heatwaves and power outages. A recent study has revealed a sobering truth: the UK is not prepared for the scale or severity of climate-related disasters already beginning to unfold. Without
Ofgem’s April 2025 Energy Price Cap
On 1st April 2025, Ofgem introduced a new energy price cap, raising it to £1,849 per year for a typical dual-fuel household paying by Direct Debit. This marks a 6.4% increase compared to the previous cap of £1,738 and reflects ongoing pressures in the global energy market. With many households still
Vodafone To Switch Off 3G Network by 2023
After 17 years, Vodafone calls time on the 3G network. Vodafone has announced that it will retire its 3G legacy network in 2023 in a bid to improve its existing 4G and 5G networks across the UK. The announcement comes 17 years after the original 3G network was installed, providing
Everything You Need To Know About PCI Compliance
What is PCI Compliance? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), introduced in 2006, is a set of requirements that ensure that all companies that process, store, and transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. Each year businesses across the UK are sent the PCI DSS
What are Business Utilities?
Utility Bills With the current energy crisis in full swing understanding your utilities is paramount to stay on top of your bills. Indeed, understanding your utility bills will help you track your outgoings and may help you see if you’re paying too much. What are Utilities? Utilities are the basic
What You Need To Know About Commercial Water Deregulation
What is water deregulation? In 2017, the UK government created the largest competitive water market in the world, with over 1.2 million business customers free to choose their water supplier for the first time. A deregulated water market can help deliver lower bills by letting business openers shop around for their
Business Waste: Everything You Need To Know
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, the streets are busy, shops are bustling, and business is booming. One of the biggest challenges many businesses will face this Christmas comes at the end of each day when you’re faced with the task of dealing with your waste. Waste management
The ISDN Switch-Off – What You Need To Know
In 2015, BT announced that they would be turning off their PSTN (Public Switch Telephone Network) and ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network) by 2025. What are PSTN and ISDN Networks? PSTN is the original analogue network. Data and voice travel over copper wires which assists analogue voice services and broadband. The
The Top 10 Talking Points of COP26
COP26 finished last week, which brought the end of the two-week negotiation about what needs to be achieved to reverse climate change. We have compiled the top 10 talking points from the conference, paired with advice about what you can do to contribute towards reversing climate change. 1. The
Crisis for UK Energy Customers as CNG Energy Goes Bust
CNG Energy Ltd announced yesterday that it would no longer be trading. The news comes amidst a global energy crisis that has seen more than 15 other UK energy suppliers go bust due to the dramatic rise in wholesale energy prices since September. The collapse of CNG will affect around
COP26 – What Businesses Can Do To Help Reverse Climate Change
From the 31st of October to the 12th of November 2021, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) will be held in Glasgow. COP26 will involve up to 25,000 people, including world leaders, journalists, and climate scientists meeting to discuss how to achieve the goals set out
5 Energy Saving Tips for Businesses
On the 31st of October, leaders worldwide will converge in Glasgow for the UN Climate Change Conference to accelerate action towards the Paris Agreement. With this, the race to Net Zero has begun. Here at Reduce My Costs, we are committed to helping you save money and the environment. So,
