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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

When winter hits, energy bills often climb, but your business doesn’t have to face the chill unprepared. By making a few smart changes to how you heat, light, and manage your workspace, you can lower costs, reduce waste, and improve comfort for everyone. Here are some easy, effective ways to make your business more energy-efficient this winter. 1. Heat Your Business Efficiently Heating can account for more than half of your winter energy bill, so even small adjustments go a

UK Energy Market Update November 2025 Market Summary   In November, EU gas storage levels fell steadily from around 83% to near 75%, well below the five-year seasonal average. Early-month mild weather and strong LNG inflows helped stabilise stocks, but sustained withdrawals driven by cooler temperatures and heating demand, particularly in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands, outweighed injections. By month-end, inventories were more than ten percentage points below th

As an energy management business, we believe in practising what we preach. So when we moved into our new premises, one of the very first steps we took was to carry out a full audit of our own energy use. It’s important to us that we operate as efficiently as possible - not just for cost savings, but to demonstrate the tangible benefits that smart energy decisions can deliver. Although our office is a managed space, we were pleased to partner with our landlords, Smith Chartere

UK Energy Market Update October 2025 Market Summary   In October, EU aggregated gas storage levels began the month at around 83% and ended at approximately 82.8%, showing virtually no net progress over the month. The stagnation left inventories around nine percentage points below the five-year seasonal average and more than twelve percentage points lower than the same time last year. Despite meeting the EU’s interim 83% target for 1 December, limited injection activity and ea