Purely Energy Guides

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By Faith Labong December 19, 2025
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.
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By Faith Labong December 11, 2025
Find out who your DNO is and when to contact them for power cuts, new connections, faults, and more in this simple guide. Read our full blog post to find out more.
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By Faith Labong December 3, 2025
Looking to save money this winter? This blog post highlights practical energy-saving tips that help you reduce waste and keep bills under control this winter.
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By Faith Labong November 27, 2025
Who is Ofgem?
What affects gas prices in the UK blog post
By Faith Labong November 21, 2025
What affects gas prices in the UK?
The Collapse of Tomato Energy
By harvey November 13, 2025
The Rise and Fall of Tomato Energy: A Cautionary Tale for Business Customers and Brokers
By Harvey Rowlinson November 10, 2025
The Direct Link Between Wholesale Gas Prices and Market Collapse Report Date: November 10, 2025 Analysis Period: July 2018 - November 2025 Total Suppliers Failed: 54 Total Customers Affected: 6,012,316 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Between 2018 and 2025, the UK energy market experienced an crisis that resulted in 54 energy suppliers ceasing operations, affecting over 6 million customers. The crisis was directly caused by a dramatic surge in wholesale gas prices that began in August 2021 and peaked in August 2022, with prices reaching £250/MWh - over 10 times higher than pre-crisis levels. Key Findings: 2021 was the crisis year: 28 suppliers (51.9% of all failures) collapsed in a single year November 2021 was the peak month: 11 suppliers failed affecting 1.88 million customers Bulb Energy was the largest casualty with 1.7 million customers Octopus Energy became the biggest beneficiary, acquiring 2.37 million customers 71.7% of all affected customers were impacted during 2021 alone 1. TOP ACQUIRING SUPPLIERS: WHO BENEFITED? When energy suppliers fail, Ofgem's "Supplier of Last Resort" process transfers customers to surviving companies. The table below shows which companies took on the most customers: Top 10 Acquiring Suppliers (2018-2025)
Tomato Energy Goes Bust
By Faith Labong November 7, 2025
Why Tomato Energy Went Bust and What It Means for You
High-Rise Office Buildings
By Faith Labong October 31, 2025
The government’s decision to regulate Third-Party Intermediaries will reshape the business energy market, improving transparency, fairness, and customer protection.
Nuclear Power Station
By Faith Labong October 30, 2025
Learn what the Nuclear RAB Levy is, why it matters, and how it could impact your business electricity costs in the coming years.