Purely Energy Guides
A practical guide to switching business energy suppliers in the UK. Learn when to renew, what to check, and how to avoid costly out-of-contract rate rollovers.
SMEs in the United Kingdom pay 92% more for energy than EU peers. The forces behind the gap, and the contract moves SMEs can make to take back control of bills.
Standing charges are the fixed daily costs you pay simply to stay connected to the electricity network, regardless of how much power your business uses. Even on quiet days when everything is switched off, the meter continues to tick. Think of it as a rental fee for keeping your business plugged in. For years, standing charges were easy to overlook, just another forgettable line on the bill. But this is no longer the case. If you’ve recently renewed your business energy contract and noticed higher standing charges than expected, then you’re not imagining it. From April 2026, these fixed costs are on the rise. In other words, even the most energy-conscious businesses are not immune. Here's what's behind the increase, what it means for your bills, and what you can do about it to stay in control of costs.
The Iran conflict is pushing UK energy prices higher. Learn how wholesale gas and fuel costs are rising and what steps your business can take to stay protected.
2025 was a record year for UK renewable energy. Wind and solar smashed records, producing 127 TWh. Discover what this means for your business energy costs.
Are heat pumps cheaper to run than gas boilers? A new UK survey reveals real running costs, savings claims and what homeowners should consider. Read more here!
Read our blog post about: What Contract for Difference strike prices and auctions mean, how they work, and why they matter for energy prices and consumer bills.
Purely Energy - Learn how prepayment meters work, the pros and cons for businesses, and whether prepay energy is the right choice for managing costs and usage.
Read our Purely Energy blog post about Renewable Energy Certificates, otherwise known as Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) in the UK. What are they?
Find out how air, ground, and water source heat pumps can cut heating costs, lower carbon emissions, and support your net zero goals. Improve your business energy.
