Why Consolidating Your MOP and DC/DA Contracts With One Supplier Transforms Business Energy Management In this blog, we break down what MOP and DC/DA contracts are, why they matter, and how consolidating them with a single supplier unlocks better data, clearer insights, and smoother portfolio management,...
UK Business Energy Standing Charges Set to Rise Sharply from April 2026 Businesses across the UK are being urged to prepare for a major rise in energy standing charges from April 2026, as the costs of maintaining and upgrading the national electricity grid increase dramatically. Forecasts show...
Is Your “Fixed” Energy Contract Really Fixed? That's a great question!! Over the past year, we’ve seen a wave of changes in the energy market, new taxes, new levies, and new ways suppliers are structuring their contracts. Most recently, charges like the RAB (Regulated Asset Base) and...
Understanding the Nuclear RAB Levy & What It Means for Your Business At Energy Smart, we’re committed to helping your business navigate the evolving energy landscape. One important change for the UK energy sector is the introduction of the Nuclear Regulated Asset Base (RAB) Levy —...
Does Your Business Really Need an Energy Consultant? Many businesses ask: “Do we really need an energy consultant?” The truth is, not always—if you have the time, expertise, and patience to monitor the energy market yourself. Historically, companies waited for a contract renewal, gathered a few quotes,...
Why It’s Important to Understand Your kVA Charges. If your business has a Half-Hourly (HH) electricity meter, you’re already getting detailed insights into your energy use. But one crucial element often overlooked is your kVA charge — and it could be quietly increasing your energy costs...
Unlock Better Business Energy Deals with Group Purchasing The business energy market is currently offering favorable opportunities — and organisations are taking advantage. Over the past few years, we’ve successfully helped businesses reduce their energy costs by pre-purchasing energy contracts ahead of market peaks. Even during times...
Why we feel, securing energy contracts now is the right time. The past few years have been tough for UK businesses trying to manage energy costs. Prices surged, suppliers went under, and many companies found themselves locked into expensive deals just to keep the lights on. But...
Energy Prices in the past 6 months have fallen to a point we haven’t seen for at least 2 years, which is great news for uk businesses looking to secure a contract. The question we hear the most is : will prices fall any further? or...
The new energy scheme for charities and the public sector has been confirmed on 9th January, ahead of the current scheme that ends in March. The new scheme will mean all eligible UK businesses and other non-domestic energy users will receive a discount on high...