Professional Energy People

09/11/2026

WE ONLY WENT AND WON IT! 🏆🎉

We're absolutely chuffed to bits have won the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Years Award on Friday night! 🏆

This award means so much to us and is a real credit to the brilliant team behind the business, the vision and drive of our leader, Linda Spencer, who continually looks for ways to evolve and keep us moving forward, and, of course, our fantastic customers. Without your continued support, we simply wouldn't be where we are today.

A HUGE well done to all the other winners, finalists and brilliant businesses across the region. It was fantastic to celebrate the amazing business community we have right here on our doorstep.

And a big shout-out to Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce for putting on another fantastic event.

We're still smiling (and probably will be for a while yet!). 😁

04/11/2026

✨🥂 It's nearly awards night! 🥂✨

We're getting ready to dust off the dancing shoes, get suited and booted as we head to the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards this Friday! 🎉

We're absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Small Business of the Years Award! 🏆

It's a huge honour and a fantastic recognition of the hard work, passion and dedication our team puts in every single day, helping businesses find ways to save on their energy bills and reduce their energy usage. ⚡💚

Best of luck to all the other brilliant businesses shortlisted. There are some fantastic achievements to celebrate, and we're looking forward to sharing the excitement, celebrating success and, of course, catching up with lots of familiar faces and making some new connections along the way! 🤝

Whatever Friday night brings, we're already feeling like winners to be part of it! ❤️

13/10/2026

Check out this fantastic interview with Jason Martin, Energy Consultant & ESOS Lead Assessor at Professional Energy People, for the Energy Managers Association.

Jason shares his journey from engineer to delivering one of the first ESOS-compliant reports, as well as the key lessons from ESOS Phase 3.

His biggest takeaway? Don’t leave it too late.
Organisations that struggled during Phase 3 often lacked reliable energy and consumption data when the audit window opened.

With the Phase 4 qualification date in December 2027, now is the time to get your metering and energy data in order.

Read the full interview with Jason here 👉 https://www.theema.org.uk/esos-knowledge-sharing/esos-pharmaceutical-industry/

Need support with your ESOS assessment? Find out more about our ESOS services 👉 https://www.pepgb.com/esos

05/10/2026

Smart meter requirements are changing for businesses.

From 1 September 2027, new fixed-term energy contracts for SME customers will require a smart or advanced meter — or an agreement to have one installed.

If your business still has a traditional meter, now is the time to understand what this could mean for your next energy contract.

We’ve broken down the changes and what businesses should consider as part of their energy procurement planning.

Read the full article 👉 https://www.pepgb.com/post/smart-meter-rules-for-businesses-2027

From 1 September 2027, small and medium-sized businesses taking out new fixed-term energy contracts will need to have a smart or advanced meter installed – or agree to have one installed within 12 months.The Government has confirmed new requirements for non-domestic smart meters as part of its pla...

01/10/2026

🚨 BICS IS NOW OPEN

The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) application window opens today.

For eligible UK manufacturers, BICS could provide a significant reduction in electricity policy costs — but the application window is short.

📅 Applications close: 30 November 2026

With thousands of businesses potentially applying, manufacturers should act now to understand their eligibility, gather the required information and assess the potential benefit to their business.

Read our BICS update to understand:
✔ Who may be eligible
✔ What manufacturers need to prepare
✔ The Government eligibility checker

Find out more here 👉 https://www.pepgb.com/post/_bics

If you're unsure whether BICS could apply to your business, speak to one of our energy procurement specialists.

The UK manufacturing sector has faced years of pressure from high electricity prices, with many businesses paying significantly more for power than competitors across Europe. The new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) is designed to address that challenge by reducing energy policy cost...

28/09/2026

🏢 40 Energy Audits Delivered Across York & North Yorkshire

We’re proud to have successfully delivered 40 energy efficiency audits for businesses across York and North Yorkshire, supporting organisations including charities, manufacturers and leisure centres.

The project involved on-site audits and detailed reports identifying practical opportunities to reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions and costs.

Despite a significantly reduced delivery timeframe, our team delivered the project on time, to a high standard and with a clear, professional approach.

Thank you to Jack Colding at York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority for your fantastic feedback – you can read the full article and testimonial here 👉 https://www.pepgb.com/post/ynyca-audits

Another great reflection of our team’s commitment to delivering practical, professional energy advice — even when the deadlines are tight.

09/09/2026

The British Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) could become a major opportunity for UK manufacturers facing high energy costs.
But will your business qualify?

Our latest article explains:
✔ Potential eligibility criteria
✔ Which sectors may benefit
✔ What the scheme could mean for manufacturers

Read more via the link here https://www.pepgb.com/post/_bics

The UK manufacturing sector has faced years of pressure from high electricity prices, with many businesses paying significantly more for power than competitors across Europe. The new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) is designed to address that challenge by reducing energy policy cost...

08/09/2026

New 'Build Your Own' Energy Management Packages Now Available! 📢

Many organisations want to improve energy efficiency but simply don’t have the time or in-house resource to manage it.

That’s where our new Energy Management Service Packages come in

They provide ongoing expert support to help businesses understand their energy use, identify savings opportunities and stay ahead of compliance requirements.

✔ Dedicated Energy Manager
✔ Regular oversight and insights
✔ Support with rising costs and compliance
✔ Energy and carbon savings identification

Choose from a standard package or ‘Build Your Own’ to create a bespoke solution based on what your business needs.

Find out more 👉
https://www.pepgb.com/energy-service-plans

Reduce energy costs with proactive, ongoing energy management. Stay compliant with ongoing expert support. ESOS, SECR, ISO and Net Zero planning tailored to your business.

02/09/2026

⚽ A winning result off the pitch!

We helped Barnsley Football Club save £20,700 a year on their energy bills.

That's over £20k every year that can now be invested back into the club - whether that's better facilities, youth development, community initiatives or improving the matchday experience for fans.

This was a result of our ongoing energy partnership with the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce. It just goes to show that the right connections can deliver game-changing results.

A BIG thanks to Darren Hayes for his fantastic testimonial. 👏

View here for more details 👉
https://www.pepgb.com/post/energy-savings-at-barnsley-football-club

24/08/2026

🚨 BICS UPDATE: Manufacturers need to prepare now

The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme is moving closer to launch — and the window for manufacturers to provide information is shorter than many expected.

📅 1 October – 30 November 2026

With up to 10,000 businesses expected to apply, manufacturers should start gathering the information they are likely to need now.

Our latest BICS update covers:
✔ Key dates
✔ What manufacturers should be preparing
✔ The Government's eligibility checker
✔ What we currently know about the application process

The official application form is not expected to be available until 1 October.

Read the latest update and use the BICS eligibility tool on our website 👉 https://www.pepgb.com/post/_bics

The UK manufacturing sector has faced years of pressure from high electricity prices, with many businesses paying significantly more for power than competitors across Europe. The new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) is designed to address that challenge by reducing energy policy cost...