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Energy Markets Under Winter Strain
UK Energy Market Update December 2025 Market Summary In December, EU gas storage levels fell steadily from around 75% at the start of the month to approximately 62.2% by month-end, well below the five-year seasonal average. Early-month warmer temperatures and steady LNG inflows helped moderate withdrawals, but ongoing heating demand and colder conditions later in the month drove sustained drawdowns across much of the continent. Northern and Western European markets, including
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UK Market Steady Despite Geopolitical Risks
UK Energy Market Update October 2025 Market Summary In October, EU aggregated gas storage levels began the month at around 83% and ended at approximately 82.8%, showing virtually no net progress over the month. The stagnation left inventories around nine percentage points below the five-year seasonal average and more than twelve percentage points lower than the same time last year. Despite meeting the EU’s interim 83% target for 1 December, limited injection activity and ea
Nov 11, 20255 min read


Expert Help to Avoid or Manage Fines after the ESOS Deadline
Image: Shutterstock 2481965081 If your business has received an ESOS fine or an enforcement notice from the Environment Agency (EA) , you’re not alone. The compliance period for ESOS Phase 3 officially ended on 6 August 2024 , and the EA has now started issuing penalties to organisations that missed the deadline. While the fines can be significant, it’s not too late to act — our energy consultancy can help you get back on track. What Is ESOS and Who Needs to Comply? The
Oct 28, 20253 min read


How to Spot and Avoid Energy Supplier Scams
Shutterstock: 2646000089 Occasionally companies are contacted by individuals or organisations imitating our business and members of our team. Scam calls will often try to pressure you into quickly switching suppliers or revealing financial information by using tactics like claiming there's an issue with your account, requesting meter information, or offering "too good to be true" deals. To protect your business, hang up on suspicious calls, never give out personal detail
Oct 27, 20252 min read


Norwegian Maintenance Eases, Storage Targets Within Reach
UK Energy Market Update September 2025 Market Summary In September, EU aggregated gas storage levels increased from around 77% at the start of the month to approximately 83% by month-end, remaining about 6 to 7 percentage points below the five-year seasonal norm. Steady injections were supported by strong LNG inflows, which averaged above seasonal levels even amid reduced Norwegian pipeline supply. Projections from the European Commission indicated that storage could reach ar
Oct 13, 20256 min read


Why Your Business Should Use an Independent Energy Consultant for Gas, Electricity, and Water
In today’s volatile utilities market, buying business gas, electricity, and water can feel like navigating a maze — one where the signs...
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Gas Storage Climbs, Supply Risks Persist
UK Energy Market Update August 2025 Market Summary In August, EU aggregated gas storage levels rose from around 69% at the start of the...
Sep 4, 20256 min read


Business Electricity Costs in 2025–2026: New Energy Market Charges Explained
Several regulatory and market changes are on the horizon that will soon impact business electricity bills across the UK. From late 2025,...
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Stay Cool and Save Cash: Summer Energy Tips for Businesses
Summer Energy Saving Tips When the summer heat hits, keeping your business cool shouldn’t mean melting your utility budget. Whether...
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Tightening Supply & Rising Tensions
UK Energy Market Update June 2025 Market Summary In June, EU gas storage levels rose steadily, reaching around 59% by month-end but still...
Jul 9, 20256 min read


Gas Supply Volatility and Carbon Market Alignment
UK Energy Market Update May 2025 Market Summary In May, EU gas storage trends were influenced by policy reforms and slow inventory...
Jun 10, 20256 min read


Gas Storage Below Target Amid Supply Challenges
UK Energy Market Update April 2025 Market Summary As of May 1st, EU gas storage facilities were 39.21% full—approximately 10% below the...
May 16, 20256 min read


Market Volatility Amid Geopolitical Pressures
UK Energy Market Update March 2025 Market Summary The EU ended heating season with aggregated storage levels of just 33.6%, nearly 25...
Apr 9, 20256 min read


Gas Storage Pressures & Geopolitical Uncertainty
UK Energy Market Update February 2025 Market Summary EU gas storage concerns continue to be a major talking point through February as the...
Mar 18, 20256 min read


Gas Storage Concerns in the Spotlight
UK Energy Market Update January 2025 Market Summary January 1st marked the end of the Gas Transit Agreement between Russia and Ukraine,...
Feb 14, 20256 min read


Sustainable Solutions for St Barnabas Community Centre
St Barnabas Community Centre, Clay Cross At Professional Energy People, we excel in helping businesses and not-for-profit organisations...
Jan 28, 20252 min read


End of Gas Transit Agreement Dominates News
UK Energy Market Update December 2024 Market Summary The first half of December brought colder than normal temperatures for much of...
Jan 17, 20256 min read


What Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Means for Businesses
The energy landscape is set to undergo significant change in 2025 with the rollout of Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS), a...
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Gas Supply Constraints Spark 15% Price Hike
UK Energy Market Update November 2024 Market Summary November saw an escalation of geo-political tensions around Ukraine and Russia....
Dec 17, 20246 min read


Understanding Standing Charges: The Hidden Costs Affecting Your Energy Bills
Talk To The Energy Experts at Professional Energy People Today To Get Help With Your Standing Charge Costs On Business Energy Bills.
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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