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Business owner checking a commercial electricity meter with a smartphone to find the energy supplierInsightsWho Is My Energy Supplier? How to Find Your Electricity and Gas Supplier (2026)
October 11, 2026

Who Is My Energy Supplier? How to Find Your Electricity and Gas Supplier (2026)

To find your energy supplier, check a recent bill first. If you don't have one, use your postcode. For electricity, find your local network operator and use its supplier search,…
Green Light Consultancy Group team holding a West Brom shirt at The HawthornsInsightsGreen Light Consultancy Group Named West Brom Energy Partner
September 30, 2026

Green Light Consultancy Group Named West Brom Energy Partner

We are proud to announce that Green Light Consultancy Group has joined West Bromwich Albion's partner portfolio as the club's official energy partner, in a multi-year deal starting in the…
InsightsMulti-Site Utility Management: UK Portfolio Strategy Guide
September 29, 2026

Multi-Site Utility Management: UK Portfolio Strategy Guide

A practical guide for UK multi-site businesses on centralising utility management, reducing billing errors, aligning contracts, avoiding deemed rates, and improving cost control, compliance, and sustainability reporting.
InsightsWhat Is a Utility Bill and What Counts as One in the UK? (2026)
September 29, 2026

What Is a Utility Bill and What Counts as One in the UK? (2026)

A utility bill is a statement for electricity, gas or water. See what counts as a utility bill in the UK, what does not, and which work as proof of…
InsightsCommercial Gas Meters: Types, Sizes, Costs and Installation (2026)
September 29, 2026

Commercial Gas Meters: Types, Sizes, Costs and Installation (2026)

Commercial gas meter types, sizes from U6 to U160, installation costs and how your meter size drives your standing charges. A 2026 guide for UK businesses.
InsightsWhat Are the Best Telecoms for Business in the UK? (2026)
September 27, 2026

What Are the Best Telecoms for Business in the UK? (2026)

Telecoms for business in 2026: what phone line and broadband setup you need before the landline switch off on 31 January 2027, plus costs and Ofcom rights.
InsightsBusiness Card Payment Services: Compare Merchant Fees and Providers
September 27, 2026

Business Card Payment Services: Compare Merchant Fees and Providers

Learn how merchant fees work and compare UK card payment providers, contracts, and terminals to find a better fit for your business.
InsightsDigital Transformation in Utility Management: A 2026 Blueprint for UK Businesses
September 27, 2026

Digital Transformation in Utility Management: A 2026 Blueprint for UK Businesses

Scale utility digital transformation successfully with OT integration, regulatory compliance, governance frameworks and proven strategies for moving beyond pilot projects.
InsightsCross-Utility Cost Optimisation: A Strategic Guide for UK Businesses
September 27, 2026

Cross-Utility Cost Optimisation: A Strategic Guide for UK Businesses

Reduce energy, water, telecoms and payment costs with a cross-utility optimisation strategy. Improve visibility, uncover hidden fees and strengthen cost control.
InsightsUtility Contract Lifecycle Management for UK Businesses
September 27, 2026

Utility Contract Lifecycle Management for UK Businesses

Manage utility contracts from procurement to renewal. Reduce risk, avoid deemed rates, improve supplier performance and gain greater control over utility costs.
InsightsUtility Risk Management and Resilience Planning for UK Businesses
September 27, 2026

Utility Risk Management and Resilience Planning for UK Businesses

Prepare for RIIO-3 and MHHS in 2026. Learn how to cut network charge risk, improve data readiness and plan for grid disruption scenarios.
InsightsUtility Performance Reporting and Monitoring for UK Enterprises
September 27, 2026

Utility Performance Reporting and Monitoring for UK Enterprises

Learn how to monitor and report utility performance using validated data, industry benchmarks, board-level KPIs and governance-ready reporting frameworks.
InsightsBusiness Utility Budgeting in 2026: A Strategic Framework for UK Businesses
September 27, 2026

Business Utility Budgeting in 2026: A Strategic Framework for UK Businesses

Learn how to build a business utility budget for 2026. Forecast energy, water, telecoms and payment costs, manage non-commodity charges and avoid budget shocks.
InsightsWhat is the Domestic Energy Price Cap in the UK? (Q2 2026)
September 27, 2026

What is the Domestic Energy Price Cap in the UK? (Q2 2026)

What is the domestic UK energy price cap in Q2 2026? Learn the current rates, how they're calculated, and what you need to do to make sure you’re not overpaying.
Insights4 Questions to Ask Before Your Business Energy Contract Renewal
September 27, 2026

4 Questions to Ask Before Your Business Energy Contract Renewal

Business energy contract renewals are an ideal opportunity to shop around and find the best rate for your organisation. Explore these key questions before committing to a supplier.
InsightsStruggling to Pay Energy Bills? Here’s How to Get Help
September 27, 2026

Struggling to Pay Energy Bills? Here’s How to Get Help

Struggling to pay energy bills or worried about falling behind? Here’s what happens if you can’t pay your energy bills and what support is available.
Insights7 Business Gas Comparison Tips to Save Your Business Money
September 27, 2026

7 Business Gas Comparison Tips to Save Your Business Money

Discover essential business gas comparison tips for UK companies in 2026. Learn how to compare suppliers, evaluate tariffs, and secure the best deal for your business energy.
InsightsBusiness Electricity Costs Set to Rise 60% from April 2026
September 27, 2026

Business Electricity Costs Set to Rise 60% from April 2026

A major TNUoS charges increase is set to push business electricity costs higher in 2026. Here’s what it means for your tariffs and what to do next.
InsightsTNUoS Charges 2026 Explained
September 27, 2026

TNUoS Charges 2026 Explained

What is TNUoS, how are TNUoS charges calculated, and why are they increasing in 2026? Here’s what it means for your business energy costs and what to do next.
Business electricity price forecast for 2027InsightsBusiness electricity price forecast: will prices go up or down in 2027?
September 27, 2026

Business electricity price forecast: will prices go up or down in 2027?

Prices are more likely to rise than fall between now and spring 2027. See what is driving them and what changes on 1 April 2027.
Smart Home Energy FlowHome Energy7 Everyday Habits Increasing Your Home Energy Consumption (2026)
September 27, 2026

7 Everyday Habits Increasing Your Home Energy Consumption (2026)

Is your home energy consumption higher than it should be? Here are seven everyday habits that push up your bills, and the simple fixes that cost nothing.
InsightsEnergy Myths in Business: Separating Fact from Fiction
September 27, 2026

Energy Myths in Business: Separating Fact from Fiction

Looking to reduce energy consumption in your business? Understanding the difference between energy myths and realities is one of the simplest ways to reduce energy bills without major investment.
InsightsCommercial Energy Monitoring: Systems, Costs and What to Track (2026)
September 27, 2026

Commercial Energy Monitoring: Systems, Costs and What to Track (2026)

How commercial energy monitoring systems work, what they cost, the KPIs worth tracking and why ESOS Phase 4 makes your 2026 energy data matter.
Insights5 Practical Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption in Your Business This Winter
September 27, 2026

5 Practical Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption in Your Business This Winter

Discover simple yet effective ways your business can reduce winter energy bills and stay energy-efficient without disrupting daily operations.
InsightsHow to Cut Business Electricity Costs
September 27, 2026

How to Cut Business Electricity Costs

Business electricity costs can stack up fast, especially when usage peaks or contracts are not reviewed. Discover some tried and tested ways to reduce your bills when it comes to…
InsightsTomato Energy Gone Bust: What Customers Need to Know in 2026
September 27, 2026

Tomato Energy Gone Bust: What Customers Need to Know in 2026

Tomato Energy ceased trading in November 2025 and British Gas took over. If you are still on deemed rates in 2026, here is what to do and what happened to…
InsightsWorld Sustainability Day: Why Switch to Renewable Energy
September 27, 2026

World Sustainability Day: Why Switch to Renewable Energy

Discover the benefits of switching to renewable energy this World Sustainability Day and see how your business can cut costs while going greener.
InsightsPowering Norwich City FC
September 26, 2026

Powering Norwich City FC

As Norwich City FC's sponsors and official energy suppliers, discover how our business is helping the Canaries secure over £2 million in energy savings and achieve 100% renewable status.
Engineer inspecting electrical distribution panels and metersInsightsBusiness Electricity Meters Explained: Types, Costs and How They Affect Your Bills (2026)
September 10, 2026

Business Electricity Meters Explained: Types, Costs and How They Affect Your Bills (2026)

Your business electricity meter decides which tariffs you can access and how accurately you are billed. See the meter types, costs and 2026 rule changes.
Electricity transmission pylons and power lines at duskInsightsThe British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) Explained
September 9, 2026

The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) Explained

The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) could cut manufacturers’ electricity costs by up to £40/MWh. Check your eligibility and key dates now.
Calculator, lightbulb and an electricity bill on a deskInsightsWhy Is Business Electricity So Expensive in the UK? (2026)
September 8, 2026

Why Is Business Electricity So Expensive in the UK? (2026)

Business electricity is expensive because gas sets UK power prices and network charges rose 60% in April 2026. See what drives your rate and how to cut it.
InsightsContract Risk Management in 2026: How UK Businesses Can Reduce Exposure
September 7, 2026

Contract Risk Management in 2026: How UK Businesses Can Reduce Exposure

Reduce contract risk by identifying high-risk clauses, strengthening governance, managing regulatory change and preventing costly commercial disputes.
InsightsThe 2026 B2B Contract Renewal Playbook: Renegotiate, Renew or Switch
September 6, 2026

The 2026 B2B Contract Renewal Playbook: Renegotiate, Renew or Switch

Take control of B2B contract renewals by avoiding auto-renewal traps, benchmarking supplier offers, serving valid notice and negotiating better terms.
InsightsBeyond the Switch: Building Stronger Utility Supplier Relationships
September 5, 2026

Beyond the Switch: Building Stronger Utility Supplier Relationships

Build stronger utility supplier relationships with clear KPIs, supplier segmentation, quarterly reviews, dispute prevention and ESG governance.
Facilities manager checking a business electricity bill against a utility contract trackerInsightsUtility Contract Management: A Strategy Guide for UK Businesses (2026)
September 4, 2026

Utility Contract Management: A Strategy Guide for UK Businesses (2026)

Protect contract value with utility contract management that tackles billing errors, supplier drift and performance issues after signing.
InsightsBusiness Energy Contract Negotiation in 2026: What UK Businesses Need to Know
September 3, 2026

Business Energy Contract Negotiation in 2026: What UK Businesses Need to Know

Negotiate stronger business energy contracts by comparing pricing models, pass-through charges and service level agreements.
InsightsBusiness Energy Procurement in 2026: Strategic Sourcing & Tendering
September 2, 2026

Business Energy Procurement in 2026: Strategic Sourcing & Tendering

Improve business energy procurement in 2026 with strategic sourcing, smarter tendering and supplier evaluation.
InsightsBusiness Energy Contract Types: How to Choose the Right Contract
September 1, 2026

Business Energy Contract Types: How to Choose the Right Contract

Compare fixed, variable and flexible business energy contracts — and learn how to avoid costly deemed and rollover rates.
InsightsMulti Site Energy Management: How to Manage Energy Across Multiple Business Locations
August 31, 2026

Multi Site Energy Management: How to Manage Energy Across Multiple Business Locations

Manage energy across multiple business locations with consolidated contracts, aligned renewals and portfolio-wide reporting.
InsightsNew 0% VAT on Domestic Electricity: Could Your Small Business or Charity Benefit Too?
August 29, 2026

New 0% VAT on Domestic Electricity: Could Your Small Business or Charity Benefit Too?

The new 0% VAT rate on domestic electricity could reach small businesses and charities that fall under HMRC’s de minimis rules.

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