Michael Potts

Michael Potts is a UK-based content marketing writer from Sunderland. He specialises in commercial energy issues ranging from procurement to cost management. Michael works with senior experts inside the industry to help businesses across multiple sectors, including hospitality, manufacturing and services, to simplify utilities and help businesses make smart energy decisions.

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What is an energy basket deal? How to reduce costs with group deals

What if small businesses were able to approach energy suppliers with the weight and pedigree of a much larger organisation? Energy baskets can have...

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A simple guide to renewable energy for business

Renewable energy is no longer just a choice for eco-minded individuals making sacrifices for a cause.

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Reducing business energy costs with UK grants, tax relief and schemes

There are plenty of business energy grants and schemes waiting to help your small business reduce costs - there’s just not enough time in the day to...

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What is half-hourly metering? Why millions of businesses are switching

Most businesses know how much electricity they use each month. Far fewer know precisely when they use it. That's where half-hourly metering comes in.

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What affects business energy prices in 2026?

You didn't go into business to become an expert in business energy. In 2026, it feels like you need to be one.

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What is VAT on business energy? Reduced rates explained

You have probably paid Value Added Tax (VAT) on something already today.

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What are non-commodity costs on my business energy bills?

Did you know, less than half of your business energy bill pays for the electricity and/or gas you need to power your business?

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