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Issue 47, June 202610 articles

The UK energy market, decoded.

Plain-English explainers, switching guides, procurement deep dives and live market commentary, written by the team that actually buys energy for 500,000+ UK businesses.

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Smart meter rollout: what UK businesses need to know in 2026.
Meters
6 min read

4 June 2026

Smart meter rollout: what UK businesses need to know in 2026.

Half-hourly settlement, free smart installs and what it means for your billing.

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REGO-backed renewable tariffs, are they really green?
Renewables
9 min read

28 May 2026

REGO-backed renewable tariffs, are they really green?

Unpacking how UK renewable tariffs are certified and what businesses should look for.

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Fixed vs flexible energy contracts, which suits your business?
Procurement
7 min read

20 May 2026

Fixed vs flexible energy contracts, which suits your business?

Two procurement strategies, head-to-head, with worked examples for 3-site SMEs.

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Half-hourly metering, explained without the jargon.
Meters
5 min read

14 May 2026

Half-hourly metering, explained without the jargon.

HH meters are now standard for sites consuming 100+ MWh. Here's why.

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Energy Bill Discount Scheme, what replaced it and what's next.
Policy
4 min read

6 May 2026

Energy Bill Discount Scheme, what replaced it and what's next.

A clear summary of post-EBDS government support for UK businesses.

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The multi-site procurement playbook for 10+ site portfolios.
Procurement
11 min read

29 April 2026

The multi-site procurement playbook for 10+ site portfolios.

How operations teams negotiate framework contracts and consolidate billing.

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PPAs vs REGOs: the two paths to 100% renewable energy.
Renewables
8 min read

22 April 2026

PPAs vs REGOs: the two paths to 100% renewable energy.

Power Purchase Agreements deliver additionality. REGOs don't. Here's when each is right.

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Ofgem supplier licence changes, what brokers must disclose now.
Policy
6 min read

15 April 2026

Ofgem supplier licence changes, what brokers must disclose now.

TPI transparency rules, broker fee disclosure and what to ask before signing.

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Winter 2026 readiness checklist for UK SMEs.
Market outlook
5 min read

8 April 2026

Winter 2026 readiness checklist for UK SMEs.

Ten things to confirm before your peak-demand months hit.

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