With the recent bad press that surrounds smart meters, we’ve got the facts. Read on to learn all there is to know about the green meters. What is a smart meter? Smart meters are devices that take gas and electricity readings in real-time which enables users to monitor their usage. This encourages them to manage and lower their consumption and ultimately reduces overall energy bills. The electronic device automatically sends…
According to data shared by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, there are 162,000 houses under construction in England with the South East leading the way in terms of new homes in the pipeline. The MHCLG released it’s House building; new build dwellings, England: March Quarter 2019 report, which shows construction in the UK is in full swing with a total of 162,270 dwelling starts – that is…
It’s #SaveWaterWeek! As a UK leading utility supplier, we provide water connections of all types to reduce costs & timescales. Although water is a precious commodity, it’s always useful to look at water saving tips to not only help save the planet but also to help you stop splashing the cash. Whatever your motives are for wanting to save water, we applaud you! Take a look at our info-graphic below…
An industry once long dominated by men, is, at last, seeing an upsurge in the number of women involved with energy. But there’s still a long way to go, with women only accounting for around 10% of the global energy workforce (Energy Digital’s Global Energy Talent Index, GETI). That’s compared to 10% in big tech companies across the world and over 60% in the insurance industry. In fact, the energy…
Managing utility projects can be a stressful and lengthy process. Having to contacting multiple companies to get the relevant gas, water and electricity works done on time and in a streamlined fashion can leave you suffering with a huge headache, and inevitably going beyond planned schedules and costs. That’s where Crown Energy come in. We do all of the managing for you, through a tailor-made package suited to your exact…
According to the latest construction industry data from KPMG’s Global Construction Survey, 60% of UK projects were delivered late in the last year. In fact, some of the UK’s most notable buildings took a lot longer to complete than anticipated. Wembley Stadium was scheduled to open in 2003 but work did not finish until 2007. The Sydney Opera House was 10 years late and 1,457% over budget. The Sagrada Familia…
With term time well underway and the UK temperature rapidly decreasing, the school blues have begun after the fifth hottest summer on record. Students are into back a routine of rainy mornings at the bus stop and a morning of complaints about being cold. Ensuring your classrooms and corridors are toasty is imperative to guaranteeing an engaged class. But with the average UK school energy bill around £31,000, it’s not…
With autumn knocking on the door, we welcome it with clarification on the best way to heat your homes over the forthcoming cold months. With the heating constantly turned up to keep our toes toasty, it can be an expensive time, so we discuss below the pros and cons of electric, gas and heating oil (that’s supplied by our sister company, Crown Oil). Is it cheaper to heat my home…
The switch to renewable energy has long been envisaged to be an expensive one. But a revolution is on the horizon. New analysis has revealed the cost of solar power is decreasing that rapidly, it’s now a cheaper alternative to coal. The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) report says “if the transition begins now, changes to the energy system could tackle greenhouse gas pollution without hitting consumer’s pockets”. Scientists predict that…
Rossendale Rugby Union Football Club was initially founded in 1969 and have grown into a highly respected club widely known for the way in which the game is played there. Crown Energy are proud sponsors of the Under 9s team from this thriving club who are also in the local area and have become shirt sponsors for the teams’ kits. The teams range from seniors to juniors, minis and Rossendale…