An editorial census of UK business energy brokers and procurement consultants, indexed by region and cross-checked against the TPI Code of Practice and Energy Ombudsman ADR membership.
What this directory covers
- 4,544 firms verified against the Ofgem TPI Code of Practice at compilation.
- Indexed across 82 UK regions.
- No commission, no referrals, no recommendations. Listings are editorial, not advisory.
- Featured Partner positions are clearly labelled paid placements; the directory is independent.
The UK energy market in 2026
The UK business energy broker market sits under tightening regulatory scrutiny in 2026. Following the Energy Ombudsman 2024 review and BBC Watchdog coverage of mis-selling allegations, Ofgem confirmed a Third Party Intermediary (TPI) authorisation regime targeted for late-2027 implementation. The £2 billion class action filed against several large TPIs in 2025 remains active.
For business buyers, the question is rarely whether to use a broker but how to verify one. Reputable brokers sign the Ofgem-recognised TPI Code of Practice, are members of an Energy Ombudsman ADR scheme, and disclose commission explicitly. Kaeltripton lists firms where these markers are present in the public record; inclusion is not endorsement.
Where the UK’s 4,544 energy brokers are based
The Kaeltripton index covers 82 UK regions with two or more verified firms. Distribution skews heavily to London and the major regional financial centres; the table below shows the top ten markets by firm count.
Major markets
Other regional centres
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Compiled from public records
Every firm was identified from the Ofgem TPI Code of Practice and Companies House. No paid listings.
Register cross-checked
Each firm’s authorisation and permissions verified against the relevant public register at compilation.
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No commission, no referrals, no lead routing. Featured Partner positions are clearly labelled.
How brokers get paid
Most UK business energy brokers are paid via uplift commission added to the unit rate of the contract. The uplift typically ranges from 0.1p to 1.5p per kWh. A business signing a contract with broker uplift pays this commission across the life of the contract, often three to five years. Independent firms may charge a fixed advisory fee with no uplift; both models are legitimate when disclosed.
Verifying a UK business energy broker
Check three things: TPI Code of Practice signatory status (listed on the Code administrator’s register), Energy Ombudsman ADR scheme membership (confirmable via ombudsman-services.org), and a written commission disclosure before contract signature. All three are required for genuine market integrity.
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