Orbital Gas & Power Ltd

30/04/2026

⚠️ Business Electricity Bills Up 9.3% – And It’s Not Slowing Down

New data has just confirmed what many businesses are already feeling energy costs are rising again.

UK businesses are now paying 9.3% more for electricity compared to last quarter, with average annual bills sitting around £5,192. That’s also a 6.3% increase year-on-year, and in some regions, it’s much worse.

South West England has seen a massive 18% increase in just one quarter
South Wales up 14.8%
East Midlands up 14%

Even more concerning, regional differences are growing:
Businesses in North Wales are now paying around £6,257 annually
That’s nearly £1,800 more than businesses in the North East

📊 What’s Driving This?

It’s not just pricing usage is up too.

Businesses are consuming around 7.1% more energy, which equates to roughly 1,500 kWh extra per quarter on average.
On top of that:
Market volatility continues due to global tensions
Non-commodity costs (like network charges) are rising
Suppliers are tightening risk, which is impacting pricing

We’re also seeing contract lengths shortening, as businesses try to stay flexible in an unpredictable market.

⚠️ The Bigger Issue Most Are Missing

A lot of businesses assume: 👉 “Prices are just high right now”
But the reality is:
Many are sitting on poor renewal rates without realising
Others are being moved onto deemed or variable tariffs
Some are in contracts that don’t protect them properly from rising costs

💡 What Can You Actually Do?

The report suggests businesses can save around 2–3% by switching but in reality, we’re often seeing far greater differences depending on the setup.

The key isn’t just switching… it’s:
✔ Understanding your contract type (fixed vs pass-through)
✔ Knowing when to go to market
✔ Making sure your usage is correctly forecasted
✔ Avoiding being rolled into poor renewal terms

👀 What We’re Seeing Right Now

Across our clients, we’re seeing:
Businesses overpaying simply due to lack of review timing
Incorrect billing (especially VAT/CCL in some sectors)
Contracts that don’t match how the business actually uses energy

🤝 Final Thought

You don’t need to act today…
But you do need to be aware.

Because in this market, doing nothing often ends up being the most expensive decision.

If anyone wants a quick second opinion on their bills or contract, happy to take a look no pressure, just clarity.

New energy data shows UK businesses face sharp quarterly bill increases, with South West England hit hardest

02/12/2025

🏭 Implications for UK Businesses & Large Energy Users: Energy Strategy Must-Haves for 2026

As the UK energy market braces for structural shifts in 2026, businesses, especially high-consumption user, face both risks and opportunities in how they manage their electricity and gas.

🔎 What’s Changing?

📉 Energy prices remain volatile;

Ofgem’s January 2026 price cap is set to fall by 7% to £1,928, driven by lower wholesale gas prices, but this won’t guarantee cheaper costs for business customers, especially those out of contract or on deemed rates. (Source: Ofgem, BBC News, Nov 2025)

🧾 Non-commodity costs rising;

A larger share of business energy bills is now made up of network, policy, and environmental charges, not just wholesale rates. These "third-party costs" are increasing due to grid decarbonisation efforts and infrastructure upgrades. Flexibility is a cost-saving tool;

National Grid ESO warns of potential winter stress scenarios if gas supply dips or renewables underperform. However, they highlight the growing importance of demand-side response, a key opportunity for industrial users. (Source: National Grid ESO Winter Outlook, Oct 2025)

✅ What Businesses Should Do

Review and renegotiate your contracts

Ensure your energy agreements don't include costly pass-through charges, unclear price floors/ceilings, or excessive out-of-contract penalties.

🛠 OrbitalGP can audit your current setup and provide a no-obligation risk assessment.

2. Consider flexible energy strategies

Demand-side response (DSR) schemes, time-of-use pricing, and renewable integration can offer major advantages.

🏭 Industrial users may be paid to reduce consumption during peak grid stress.

3. Stay ahead of regulatory changes

Carbon compliance and ESOS Phase 3 enforcement (due 2026) will add scrutiny for many businesses.

💡 Why Work With Orbital Gas & Power Ltd?

At OrbitalGP, we don't just find you a tariff, we build a strategy. Whether you're a manufacturer, a property group, or a multi-site operator, we help you:
Lock in favourable rates
Optimise site-by-site energy usage
Comply with emerging regulation
Navigate market changes with expert advice

👉 Learn more or book your free business energy review: www.orbitalgp.co.uk

At Orbital Gas & Power Ltd, we don't just consult – we care.

27/10/2025

📈 Business Energy Use Rises – But Emissions Stay Low:
What This Means for You?

The latest Quarterly Energy Barometer from POWWR confirms a key shift in UK energy behaviour: business energy use is creeping back up, but carbon emissions have remained significantly lower year-on-year.

It’s the first time in 2025 that usage has increased across the board, with average business electricity consumption rising from just over 21 MWh to nearly 22 MWh per year. That’s still 8.3% down compared to the same period in 2024 but it marks a potential turning point.

🏙️ London Leads the Surge, But Regional Differences Remain
London businesses recorded the sharpest increase in usage: +9.1% to over 23,000 kWh
South Scotland remains the top energy-consuming region
West Midlands and Yorkshire saw usage drop by nearly a quarter
the biggest rise came from mid-sized businesses (30–100 MWh), while the largest firms actually saw usage drop by over 3.3%.

💷 Costs on the Move Too
Average electricity prices rose 3.2% this quarter
Sharpest regional increases:
South Scotland (+9%)
North East England (+7%)
South Wales (+7%)
The good news? POWWR reports businesses can still save 2%+ by switching suppliers.

🔋 What Does It All Mean?
Efficiency Still Pays Off; Emissions remain down, despite rising usage. That shows the effectiveness of efficiency measures, smarter procurement, and better energy habits.
Market Stability Supports Longer-Term Deals; The average contract length now stands at 28 months, a strong sign that businesses are regaining confidence in longer-term energy strategies.
Energy Costs Are Still a Key Pressure; Charities and smaller businesses are sounding the alarm: even modest increases in prices are threatening their viability. Navigating contract options, supplier terms, and hidden costs has never been more important.

💡 Our Take at Orbital Gas & Power
We’re advising our clients to stay proactive, not reactive. That means:
1) Reviewing contract terms before renewal
2) Benchmarking supplier rates regularly
3) Exploring flexibility and smart energy tools
4) Forecasting total energy costs (including rising non-commodity charges like the Nuclear RAB levy and transmission hikes from 2026)

Ready to Get Control of Your Energy Strategy?
We help businesses of all sizes:
✔ Compare suppliers
✔ Understand usage patterns
✔ Improve efficiency
✔ Plan around non-commodity cost risks

📩 [email protected]
📞 0330 090 5117
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London businesses used the most power but emissions remain significantly lower than last year

21/10/2025

⚠️ UK Businesses: Brace for the Nuclear RAB Levy, Are You Ready?

From November 2025, a new line item could hit your electricity bills, the Nuclear Regulated Asset Base (RAB) Levy.

This charge, designed to help fund future nuclear infrastructure (like Sizewell C), is the latest in a wave of non-commodity energy costs set to rise significantly in the coming years. For many large users, this is expected to land on top of rising transmission charges and other policy levies, driving up total cost per kWh.

🔍 At Orbital Gas & Power, we’re already seeing how many businesses are unaware of what’s coming, or unclear on how this will be passed through in their bills.

Here’s what you need to know:

💷 What is it?
A levy charged to energy suppliers, who may pass it on to end users.
Initial rate: ~£3.455/MWh (~0.3455p/kWh).
Applies to all non-exempt customers unless covered by Energy Intensive Industry (EII) relief.
📅 When?
Starts November 2025 (likely to be itemised or priced in by suppliers soon).
📈 What does it mean for your business?
Even if wholesale prices drop, total energy bills may still rise.
Many contracts allow suppliers to pass this charge directly to customers.
If you’re not reviewing contract terms or forecasting non-commodity costs, you’re at risk of underbudgeting.

✅ How We Can Help

At Orbital Gas & Power, we’re launching client briefings to help you:
1) Review your energy contract clauses
2) Identify and forecast upcoming non-commodity charges
3) Engage with your supplier to understand cost exposure
4) Claim exemptions if eligible
📞 Need clarity? Let’s talk before this hits your bottom line.

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20/10/2025

The energy world is moving fast and we’re here to help your business keep up.

From Ofgem’s plans to shake up standing charges, to smart data driving retrofit accuracy, and major shifts in low-carbon heating, there’s a LOT going on in UK energy right now.

💼 At Orbital Gas & Power, we cut through the confusion for commercial customers. Whether you're a small business or a multi-site operation, we’ll help you:

✅ Choose the right energy contract
✅ Stay compliant and cost-effective
✅ Understand what new policies mean for your bills
✅ Access smarter energy solutions (retrofit, DSR, EV, net zero goals and more)

We’re a experienced consultancy no call centres, no jargon. Just honest advice and proper support from people who care.

💬 If you want someone to keep your energy under control while you focus on running your business, get in touch.

📞 0330 090 5117
WhatsApp Message Only +44 7444 716369
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01/10/2025

⚡ UK Energy Tariff Change: Why Submitting Your Meter Reading Today Matters to your home.

From 1st October, standard variable energy rates across the UK are increasing. This means that any usage not recorded before the change will be charged at the new, higher unit rates.

👉 Why this matters for you:

If you don’t submit a meter reading today, your supplier may estimate your usage and that could mean you’re billed for past consumption at the new higher rate, leaving you overpaying unnecessarily.

📌 What to do now:

Take a clear meter reading today (both gas and electricity if applicable).
Submit it through your supplier’s online portal, app, or by phone.
Keep a record or photo for your own reference.

🔍 For UK households and businesses already under pressure from rising costs, this is a simple step that ensures you’re only paying the correct rates.

At Orbital Gas & Power Ltd, we help our clients from homeowners to large commercial users stay on top of tariff changes, renewals, and procurement. If you’d like advice on reducing your bills or exploring fixed contracts, get in touch with our team today.

📞 Contact us via our website: orbitalgp.co.uk

29/09/2025

⚡ Standing Charges – What’s Changing and What It Means for You ⚡

Ofgem has announced a consultation that could reshape how standing charges are applied to UK energy bills. From January 2026, every supplier will be required to offer at least one tariff with a lower standing charge.

👉 Standing charges cover costs like delivering energy, maintaining the grid, and funding infrastructure. They can’t be removed completely – only shifted.
👉 Lower standing charges will mean higher unit rates, so customers will need to carefully weigh up which option best suits their usage.

While more choice is always welcome, there’s a catch. Some suppliers may make tariffs look appealing with either:
• A very low standing charge but high unit rate, or
• A competitive unit rate but inflated standing charge.

⚠️ Don’t fall into the trap of picking a tariff that doesn’t suit your actual energy profile. What looks cheaper on paper might end up costing more in practice.

That’s where independent advice makes a real difference. If you’re unsure which tariff structure works best for your business, reach out for expert support and guidance. The right procurement strategy ensures you don’t get caught out by clever pricing.

📩 Feel free to get in touch – I’m here to help businesses navigate these changes with clarity and confidence.

29/09/2025

With energy prices on their usual rollercoaster, it’s never been more vital for UK businesses to sharpen their procurement strategies.

Stay tuned for some insights on navigating today’s market twists and keeping those costs under control!

23/09/2025

🔌 UK Energy Update: Standing Charges to Double from October.
What It Means for Your Business

From 1 October 2025, UK businesses could face a sharp rise in electricity costs not from using more power, but from higher standing charges and other non-commodity fees.

According to The Times, some industrial users will see their fixed charges double overnight. For example, a company currently paying £32,000 annually in standing charges could soon be paying £64,000, even if usage stays the same.

These fees cover grid infrastructure, policy levies, and other system costs — and for many firms, they already make up over 60% of the total bill. The change is expected to hit small and mid-sized industrial companies hardest, many of whom are not protected by Energy Intensive Industry relief schemes.
👉 Why it matters for your business:
1) Increased base costs, regardless of efficiency.
2) Higher bills even in low-consumption periods.
3) Cashflow pressures if not budgeted in advance.

At Orbital Gas & Power Ltd, we help UK businesses forecast, manage, and mitigate these rising costs. From contract reviews to efficiency strategies and non-commodity charge audits, we ensure you’re not left exposed.

📞 Contact us today to review your energy contracts before October’s changes hit.

Visit Orbital Gas & Power Ltd →www.orbitalgp.co.uk

29/08/2025

Time-of-use tariffs confusing? We make energy simple.

Send us your latest bill and we’ll compare trusted UK suppliers, lay out clear options side-by-side, and show the total costs including our fee (paid by the winning supplier and fully disclosed in your quote pack). No pressure, no obligation, just plain-English advice for homes and businesses.

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