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 RIIO-ET3 and how will it affect your business?

RIIO-ET3 is one of those industry terms most businesses won’t hear about until it starts affecting energy bills.

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A Troo employee helps a customer as their business energy broker.

What does an energy broker do?

Businesses don't always have the time or expertise to navigate volatile energy markets alone.

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A Troo employee sits at her desk advising a customer on business energy procurement.

Business energy procurement: How to buy energy more effectively  

Energy procurement is one of the most crucial decisions a business can make. Power is at the heart of your daily operations.

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Does the energy price cap apply to businesses?

The energy price cap is frequently talked about in the news, but does it affect business energy contracts?

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How to improve your business energy efficiency to reduce costs

Business energy efficiency isn’t about switching lights off and watching your usage drop.

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Which energy meter is right for your business?

Your business relies on an energy meter, but not every business has the same type installed.

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Solar panel grants and government funding your business could access

Solar panel funding is available for businesses, but there is no single nationwide grant that every SME can claim.

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What is a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP)?

It's one thing knowing how much greenhouse gas your business emits. It's another having a clear plan to reduce those emissions.

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Which energy and sustainability regulations apply to your business?

Business energy and sustainability compliance is nobody's favourite subject. But you can't just ignore it.

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