UK organisations are facing renewed pressure on their energy budgets after new research revealed that business energy costs have increased by 25% since February 2026, marking the largest rise in almost four years. The increase has been driven by a combination of higher wholesale energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty, rising network charges and increased policy costs.
Written by Graham Paul – Service Delivery DirectorWith over twenty years of experience in the energy sector, Graham leads service delivery, sales and marketing to enhance customer experience and scale TEAM’s carbon and energy services with a data‑driven, outcomes focus. Executive Summary The UK Government has announced plans to introduce an Energy Independence Bill in the May 2026
Energy efficiency is no longer a “quick win” on the sidelines of sustainability strategy. It can be the starting point for cost control, risk reduction, and decarbonisation, driven by more strategic energy management practices. PwC’s Third Annual State of Decarbonization Report shows that organisations are becoming more disciplined when prioritising their energy management strategies because
Written By: Graham Paul – Service Delivery DirectorGraham leads service delivery, sales and marketing to enhance customer experience and scale TEAM’s carbon and energy services with a data‑driven, outcomes focus. Executive Summary Energy data management has historically been treated as an operational task: collect usage, reconcile bills, produce reports, move on. In 2026, the expectation is
Written by William Langdon – Energy Services Analyst An experienced data analyst, William conducts thorough research, building accurate insights to support organisations in making decisions to best support their net zero and carbon reduction strategy. What’s Changing Energy data is no longer viewed solely as an operational performance metric; it now plays a critical role
Written by Tim Holman – Head of Consultancy, MSc, MEng, CEng, MEI Tim directs TEAM’s consultancy practice, applying 25+ years in strategy, audits, metering and compliance to deliver robust, audit‑ready results for customers. What’s Changing Sustainability reporting requirements are increasing rapidly as regulators, customers and investors request more detailed, transparent and verifiable information. Organisations are
