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UK Energy Market Update March 2026 Market Summary   EU gas storage continued to edge lower through March, slipping from around 30% to just over 28% by month-end as the Winter-25 withdrawal season ended, finishing below both the five-year norm and the recent three-year average. Early-month heating demand kept withdrawals elevated across Northern and Western Europe, with Germany, France and the Netherlands remaining among the most depleted major markets, although milder weather

Professional Energy People (PEP) today announced the launch of its new Energy Management Service Packages , offering businesses structured, ongoing support through flexible contracts. Designed to embed energy efficiency into day-to-day operations, the new banded packages provide organisations with a dedicated Energy Manager without the cost or long-term commitment of hiring in-house. As energy costs, compliance pressures and carbon targets continue to rise, many organisations

UK Energy Market Update February 2026 Market Summary   EU gas storage continued to fall in February, dropping from around 41% to near 30% by month-end, well below the five-year average. Early cold drove heavy withdrawals across Northern and Western Europe, with Germany, France and the Netherlands particularly affected, reaching some of the lowest seasonal levels since 2022. Milder forecasts later slowed drawdowns, slightly stabilising inventories, but levels remained historic

Professional Energy People (PEP) has been appointed as the official energy consultants to conduct forty energy efficiency audits  for businesses across the York and North Yorkshire region. The programme will support a range of organisations including charities, manufacturers, leisure centres, and more. The initiative is funded by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) and the UK Government via its allocated £8,782,899 UK Shared Prosperity Fund. YNYCA has earm

Shane Young pictured with Linda Spencer We are delighted to announce that Professional Energy People (PEP) has become a Patron of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, joining a respected network of 23 organisations committed to supporting and championing business across the region. We have been a member of the Chamber for the past decade, steadily increasing our involvement to support collaboration, growth and long-term sustainability within the local business community. As the Cham

UK Energy Market Update January 2026 Market Summary   EU gas storage fell sharply in January, dropping from about 61% to around 41% by month-end, well below the five-year average. Prolonged cold drove heavy withdrawals, particularly in Northern and Western Europe, with France, Germany and the Netherlands seeing the largest declines, while LNG inflows offered only limited support. By month-end, inventories were unusually low for the season, leaving supply buffers tight and inc

Left to right: Rebecca Pashley (PEP) and Darren Forder (Clear Quality) We are delighted to receive our ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 recertification in recognition of our commitment to quality and environmental sustainability.   The surveillance audits were carried out by Karen, lead auditor at Clear Quality with no issues raised. Karen commented “PEP demonstrated full ownership of their systems and a clear commitment to quality management and environmental responsibility. Achievin

UK Energy Market Update December 2025 Market Summary In December, EU gas storage levels fell steadily from around 75% at the start of the month to approximately 62.2% by month-end, well below the five-year seasonal average. Early-month warmer temperatures and steady LNG inflows helped moderate withdrawals, but ongoing heating demand and colder conditions later in the month drove sustained drawdowns across much of the continent. Northern and Western European markets, including

Rachel Kay & Giorgio Kasic from PEP Christmas can be a joyful season, but for many it’s also an incredibly difficult time of year. Because of this, our team was delighted to deliver much-needed supplies to Shiloh Rotherham  in support of their “All I Want for Christmas”  appeal. We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute, even in a small way, to help those in need experience a brighter and more hopeful Christmas. Shiloh is a local charity dedicated to supporting adults