Our office will be closed between 21st December 2020 and 8th January 2021 for our staff to enjoy the festive break. We hope that you enjoy the Holiday Season and we look forward to speaking to you in the New Year. Continue Reading
COVID-19 Statement
We wanted to let you know that in spite of all the uncertainty, Focus Assured will be continuing to provide our customers with the service that they have always received and deserve. We understand that things will be extremely challenging during these unprecedented times, but if there is anything we can do to help support […] Continue Reading
“Smart” meters – The difference between AMR & smart
Automated meter reading (AMR) devices These devices create a communications channel between the consumer and supplier. Consumption data can be sent from your meter, directly to the supplier, meaning you do not need to submit manual meter reads. This ensures accurate billing and gives customers the option to monitor and analyse their usage. Smart meters […] Continue Reading
Strategic review of the micro-business retail market
What is it? Ofgem has published an opening statement seeking a review of the micro-business retail market with a view to introduce more regulation to protect the end consumer. The opening statement can be viewed here. What does it say? In summary, Ofgem is concerned that some micro-businesses are still struggling to engage with the […] Continue Reading
The clock is ticking! Are you ready for ESOS Phase 2?
What is ESOS? The Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme is a mandatory energy assessment scheme. Organisations might see this as another administrative burden, however it is a chance for companies to improve their energy efficiency and make some potentially significant cost savings. Qualifying companies are required to comply with the scheme by ensuring that all of […] Continue Reading
SECR Compliance Explained
What is SECR? SECR stands for Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting. It is a policy that some large businesses must comply with, for financial years starting on or after 1 April 2019 and it coincides with the end of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Scheme. SECR doesn’t replace any existing requirements that companies may need […] Continue Reading
CCL Increases
What is CCL? Climate Change Levy (CCL) is an environmental government tax charged on energy used by non-domestic consumers. It is designed to encourage businesses to be more energy efficient and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Some businesses are exempt from paying this tax. Why has it increased? CCL has increased steadily year on year, […] Continue Reading
Celebrating 10 Years!
Focus Assured started trading in June 2009 with only a handful of employees and customers. Throughout the years, we have built up our teams and portfolio of customers, now servicing thousands of gas and electricity meters. In the last 10 years, we have grown from a gas & electricity brokerage to an energy consultancy and […] Continue Reading