Business energy insight, written by consultants

Market analysis, renewal strategy and practical reduction advice for UK businesses.

Electricity

Commercial electricity rates explained: what your unit rate really covers

Unit rate, standing charge and non commodity costs. A plain English breakdown of how a business electricity price is built and where the negotiable margin sits.

14 July 2026 · 7 min read

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Business Advice

When should you renew your business energy contract?

The most expensive week to buy energy is the last week before your contract ends. Here is how to build a renewal timeline that avoids it.

28 June 2026 · 5 min read

UK Market

How regional network charges change what your business pays

Distribution charges, building stock and load profile all shape what a business pays for energy. A plain English look at the regional side of commercial energy costs.

9 June 2026 · 6 min read

Energy Saving

Nine ways to reduce business energy consumption without capital spend

Before you buy anything, fix the free things. Practical reductions that need scheduling and discipline rather than investment.

21 May 2026 · 8 min read

Gas

Business gas prices: what is driving the market this year

Storage, LNG flows and weather risk continue to define the forward curve. What that means for businesses timing a gas renewal.

2 May 2026 · 6 min read

Renewables

Renewable energy options for UK businesses, compared

Green tariffs, REGO backed supply, on site generation and PPAs sit on a spectrum of cost, complexity and credibility. Here is how they differ.

16 April 2026 · 7 min read

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