Smarter Business Group

09/03/2026

When Woodgrange Laundry came to us, they had reached an impasse with their gas supplier. One of their meters had not been billed correctly, and they had been overcharged after being placed on out-of-contract rates.

Woodgrange is a high-end commercial laundry with several branches across London, in an energy-intensive industry where a billing error on one meter is not a small problem.

We broke the deadlock, then went back to the market on both their gas and electricity:

💡 £30,000 in savings from the renegotiated contract
💡 A gas arrangement giving them access to the wholesale market
💡 A Climate Change Agreement put in place, further reducing costs
💡 Ongoing contract monitoring and energy-efficiency reporting

Read the full case study: https://bit.ly/3zP4hxP

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08/20/2026

Energy Market Update: 17th August 2026:

UK wholesale energy markets remained volatile during the fortnight. NBP gas and UK baseload power both finished above their 27 July levels at the front of the curve, but the path was far from one-directional. Prices weakened into 5 August as stronger renewable output, healthier LNG inflows and periods of easing geopolitical concern reduced near-term risk premium, before rebounding as Middle East shipping uncertainty, weaker wind, heat-related demand and supply constraints returned to focus.

Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4g447II

17 August 2026 | Mid-Market Business Customers Executive Summary UK wholesale energy markets remained volatile during the fortnight. NBP gas and UK

08/18/2026

Wholesale gas prices are notoriously volatile. For businesses that use gas, what you pay can vary significantly depending on when you fix your contract and how actively you manage your procurement.

Smarter Business compares business gas quotes from a trusted panel of UK energy suppliers, and can manage your gas and electricity procurement together, so you have a full picture of your energy costs and renewal dates in one place.

Find out what is available to your business: https://bit.ly/3LCOyHo

08/13/2026

Roughly 60 to 65% of a UK business electricity bill is made up of non-commodity costs: network charges, system balancing and policy levies that your supplier does not set and cannot change. The transmission network charge (TNUoS) alone rose by a volume-weighted average of 64% from April 2026, and because it is charged per site per day, it increases costs regardless of how much electricity a business uses.

Our latest blog explains what these charges are, why they are rising, and where businesses have some control.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3S7gZV6

Non-commodity costs make up most of a business electricity bill. Find out what TNUoS is, why these charges are rising, and what it means for your business.

08/11/2026

One of the most significant reforms to UK electricity billing is currently underway. Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) is an industry-wide programme, backed by Ofgem, that will move all UK electricity customers, domestic and business, onto half-hourly settlement by May 2027.

Currently, businesses without half-hourly meters are settled on estimated consumption profiles: standardised patterns that approximate typical usage rather than measuring actual consumption.

MHHS replaces this with half-hourly data, resulting in bills that more closely reflect actual usage. The framework also encourages suppliers to design more innovative tariffs, including time-of-use products that price electricity differently by time of day.

At your next contract renewal, it is worth speaking to an energy broker about what is now available. Whether a new tariff product could benefit your business depends on your specific usage patterns, and that is exactly the kind of assessment we can help with.

⚡ Speak to our team: https://bit.ly/4oHlhgA

07/08/2026

Is your business energy contract due for renewal this year?

Many businesses renew with their existing supplier without realising a better deal may be available elsewhere. Taking the time to compare the market can make a meaningful difference to your costs.

At Smarter Business, we compare deals from our trusted panel of UK energy suppliers and manage the entire switch from start to finish, so you get the best available rate with minimum hassle.

Don't just accept your renewal quote. Make sure your business is on the right deal.

🔗 Get a quote: https://bit.ly/4oHlhgA

07/03/2026

UK wholesale energy markets remain highly volatile, driven by Middle East geopolitical risks, extensive nuclear outages, and rising non-commodity network charges.

Nuclear outages totalling over 3,000 MW, combined with low wind output, have forced the grid to rely heavily on gas-for-power generation. Norwegian pipeline restrictions and the ongoing Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis have firmed wholesale gas prices, with NBP spiking to two-week highs following a temporary breakdown in Qatar-mediated talks.

Within this environment, forward curves remain in backwardation, presenting a commercial opportunity for businesses that act now.

In our latest UK Energy Market Report, we explore:

- Recent movements in UK gas and electricity prices and what is driving them
- Forward curve insight and what it means for contracting strategy
- Non-commodity cost updates, which make up 60% to 65% of commercial electricity bills, and the significant rises ahead
- Procurement recommendations for October 2026 and April 2027 contract starts
- How businesses can use consumption data to manage rising non-commodity charges

Read the full report to understand what the current market means for your business and the steps you can take to protect your budget.

https://smarterbusiness.co.uk/market-reports/uk-energy-market-report-01-july-2026/

07/02/2026

When a business energy contract expires, many businesses are automatically moved onto out-of-contract rates: default tariffs set by the supplier that can be significantly higher than the rate they were previously paying.

Unlike domestic energy, there is no Ofgem price cap protecting business customers. Suppliers set their own out-of-contract rates, and these can change without much notice.

The good news: if your business is on an out-of-contract rate, there is no exit fee and no notice period required to leave. Our latest blog explains what these rates are, how to check if your business is affected, and how to switch.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4wm1qr1

06/29/2026

"I felt safe in choosing the right energy contract based on the knowledge and support my business was given. Very thorough and precise. I would highly recommend Smarter Business."

That’s exactly the experience we aim to deliver: clear advice, trusted expertise and support that gives our customers confidence when making important energy decisions.

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06/22/2026

Have you ever checked your utility invoices for errors?

Energy bills are complex, and even small mistakes can go unnoticed for months, quietly adding unnecessary cost.

We carry out detailed invoice validation and audits, checking charges against contracts and usage to identify errors, overcharging or misapplied levies. Where issues are found, we support cost recovery and help prevent them recurring.

Small billing errors add up. Safeguard your budget and gain greater control with Smarter Business.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4x9UwGF