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Your Hub for Power Resilience, Industry Updates & Expert Guidance
Stay informed with the latest updates from the UK’s leading experts in reliable power solutions. Our News & Insights hub brings together the most recent stories, expert commentary, project updates, and thought‑leadership from Shenton Group — your trusted partner for standby power, generators, CHP systems, and resilient energy solutions.
What You’ll Find Here
From industry developments and compliance changes to real‑world installations and behind‑the‑scenes expertise, this page is your go‑to source for everything shaping the future of power continuity. Each article is crafted to support consultants, facilities managers, engineers, and organisations who rely on uninterrupted power — helping you stay ahead in an evolving energy landscape.
Explore the Latest
Discover practical guidance, success stories, and innovations that continue to set The Shenton Group Standard in reliability, long-term performance, and energy resilience.
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Renting vs Buying a Commercial Generator
Shenton Group delve into the advantages and disadvantages of both renting and purchasing a commercial generator, equipping you with the knowledge to make the most cost-effective choice for your unique business needs.
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Electricity Consumption Statistics for 2022, and a Forecast of the Electricity Market for 2023
2022 has been a turbulent year for energy with prices increasing for electricity and increased consumption due to colder weather approaching. Read more for the statistics for 2022 and the forecast for 2023.
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Save Money on Energy Bills: Off Peak Energy Rebate Scheme from National Grid
The National Grid have launched a new off-peak energy rebate scheme this month in response to the risk of blackouts this winter and the energy crisis. But how do you know if you’re eligible, and how much could you save per month on your energy bills by reducing your energy consumption during peak times?
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Winter Power Outages: Rent a Generator in Advance!
With the predicted bad winter, we urge people to get in contact sooner rather than later to discuss power continuity plans. Shenton Group offers a complete generator rental service to commercial clients.
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Shenton Group is Recruiting!
Over the past 24 months, Shenton Group has been heavily recruiting sales, operations, and engineering staff across the UK to meet the increasing demands in the power industry.
It was just last week that we welcomed four new engineers to the team.
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What Is ‘Peak Lopping’ And How Can It Help To Maintain Power Supply?
Using a generator to provide a ‘peak lopping’ power supply, will enable the use of the most cost effective mains power but provide the added support to reinforce the mains power during periods of high demand.
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Fuel Taxation and Power Generation – 2022 Law Changes
March 2021 the UK Government announced impending changes to the way some fuel products would be taxed with effect from April 2022. Possibly the most significant of these is what’s widely known as ‘Red Diesel’. These changes will inevitably affect power generation for both suppliers and consumers so how will these effects be felt?
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Shenton Group Expands Recruiting Across the UK
Over the past year and a half, Shenton Group have experienced exponential growth, and 18 new team members have joined the Shenton family.