There is an array of multi-rate meters available so it can be a minefield if you’re not sure what each one offers. To help you gain a better understanding, we’ve broken down what both Economy 7 and Economy 10 offer. Both Economy 7 and Economy 10 (often referred to as a differential tariff or time of use tariff) differ from your standard energy tariffs. During certain hours of the day,…
2019 was a turning point for Britain. The National Grid reported that 48.5% of the electricity used was generated from renewable energy, compared to 43% from fossil fuels. Statistics that show that renewable electricity was generated from hydro plants, wind farms, as well as solar and nuclear energy. After the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) met in October 2018 it was concluded that there is a chance to…
What is the best way to heat our homes during the winter months? With the heating constantly turned up to keep our toes toasty, it can be an expensive time of the year, so we discuss below the pros and cons of electric, gas and heating oil (supplied by our sister company, Crown Oil). Is it cheaper to heat my home with gas or electricity? We get asked this question…
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…