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Energy debt hits record £3.8bn, as Ofgem propose initiatives to raise standards
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BFY Group supports Flogas in eEnergy acquisition
BFY Group is delighted to have supported Flogas in acquiring the Energy Management Division of eEnergy plc. The Energy Management Division of eEnergy is a digital energy services company, empowering organisations to achieve Net Zero by tackling energy waste and transitioning to clean energy, without the need for upfront investment.
EV Adoption – Assessing the Energy market impact
The UK faces an ambitious timeline on its journey to Net Zero. Electric vehicles (EVs) will be a key driver of the transition, with 2035’s combustion engine ban set to shape not only the future of transportation, but also its adjacent markets – such as energy.
Energy Switching - A return to the Big Six?
A familiar pattern is emerging in the Energy market. Analysis of switching behaviour and market share shows a concentrated landscape, dominated by six large suppliers. This leads us to ask – have we returned to the market structure of the 2010s? And where does this go next?
Energy Transition – A driving force for M&A in 2024
Decentralisation, decarbonisation, and digitalisation are driving a major transformation in energy. As suppliers make the shift to a greener future, new M&A trends are emerging, posing the question - how can dealmakers maximise this opportunity?
Are Water suppliers ready for the latest cost-of-living challenges?
The Institute of Customer Service (ICS) showed in their July 2023 UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) that customers are more dissatisfied than ever, with the index at its lowest score for 8 years.
Pre-payment debt has increased 100% to £1bn since Q4-21
Over the past two years we’ve seen pre-payment meter (PPM) debts continuing to rise, and as of Q3-2023 they now stand at £1bn The amount of customers using their PPM to repay a debt has risen by 40% (up 220k to 750k), and the average debt balances have also risen by 40% (up £400 to £1,300) - resulting in a 100% (up £500m to £1bn) increase in total pre-payment meter debt.
Cost-value connection: Upstream efficiencies for long-term savings
Cost cutting is often the first change identified in tough conditions. Support functions are hit hard, damaging customer retention and satisfaction in the long term. Instead, a combined focus on cost and value is key for success.
Turning the tide – Complaints lessons for Financial Services
Complaints are on the rise in Financial Services. The FCA’s latest data (Oct-23) reports a 5% increase in volume between H2-22 and H1-23, and with regulatory pressure heightened across the industry – how can companies transform their approach to prevention and resolution?
Early-life collections – How to optimise your approach
As the demand for debt advice continues to break records (PayPlan, 2024), the pressure is mounting on Financial Services organisations to provide holistic, proactive support for those in difficulty.
Using machine learning to predict and prevent customer delinquency
During a recent engagement with a large Energy retailer, we helped their Debt team to apply machine learning analysis within the customer base, identifying trends to predict (and later prevent) delinquency. With a new insight into which customers may face financial difficulty, the supplier was able to implement pre-emptive support, through improved segmentation and tailored customer journeys.
An update on Energy Complaints Performance
Complaints challenges are set to continue in Q1. It’s a trend we’ve seen in recent years, that customers are more likely to complain during a period of high usage. However, based on current market conditions, this year’s uplift could be more significant than usual.
Could we see a Price Cap of £1,650 from April?
Based on the observation window so far, and a modelled view of the remaining window, we could see a Q2-24 Price Cap of ~£1,650 but a +/- £100 uncertainty. This gives a latest range of £1,550 - £1,760. By mid-January, we expect price uncertainty to be +/- £30 as the window closes out.
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