Energy is changing and so will the way your business buys, uses and manages electricity for years to come. We monitor the market so that you stay in the know and can make the right moves in future with our help. Here we highlight four areas that could bring change to your business.
Today’s network, tomorrow’s needs
Britain’s electricity network is currently being planned differently to support growing demand, more renewable generation and the increasing use of technologies such as battery storage.
This could make it easier for businesses to connect new equipment, support growth and improve the resilience of the whole system. We’ll report back on opportunities as they emerge.
Battery storage is burgeoning
Batteries are becoming an increasingly important part of Britain’s electricity system. They store electricity when supply is high and release it when demand increases, helping to make better use of renewable energy as well as balancing and stabilising the network.
Expanded battery storage has the potential to improve the reliability of the electricity system and reduce price volatility while playing an important role in supporting a cleaner, more flexible energy market for the future.
How geo-politics is affecting energy prices
The Iran conflict has driven up wholesale gas prices resulting in higher electricity prices for business. What can you do in the face of this volatility? Avoid letting your contract lapse onto ‘deemed’ variable rates, look out for your contract end date and ask us for a tailored power plan to mitigate against market shocks.
Non-commodity prices on the rise
Closer to home, the way electricity charges are calculated has been reviewed, affecting your energy costs. Your bill is made up of more than just the power you use. In fact, almost 60% of your bill consists of charges that help maintain Britain’s electricity network, one of which is the Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charge, which increased by roughly 60-64% from April 2026. If you’d like to discuss how evolving network charges could affect your organisation, our Energy for Business specialists are here to help.
