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Kaeltripton Financial Index · Energy · May 2026
Energy Brokers in the United Kingdom, 2026

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.

Editor’s Brief

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.
Firms indexed
4,544
May 2026 census
UK regions
82
Indexed coverage
Avg UK business power (Ofgem, May)
£82/MWh
Latest UK reading
Verified
100%
Register cross-checked
Section I · Market Overview

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.

Section II · Geographic Distribution

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.

TOP 10 CITIES BY FIRM COUNT1,041London439Uk156Birmingham127Nottingham111Leicester94Newcastle94Guildford87Southampton82Portsmouth81Manchester

Major markets

Other regional centres

+ Show 67 smaller regions (1,882 firms)
Sheffield (65)Bristol (63)Cardiff (62)Preston (59)Irelan (58)Glasgow (57)Warrington (52)Rest of UK (52)Bradford (51)Liverpool (44)Brighton (44)Coventry (43)Wakefield (42)Redhill (41)Stockport (41)Northampton (39)Doncaster (38)Milton Keynes (37)Bolton (37)Aberdeen (36)Maidstone (35)Bournemouth (35)Southend (35)Tunbridge Wells (34)Gloucester (33)Ipswich (32)Wolverhampton (32)Huddersfield (32)Plymouth (30)Chester (30)Walsall (29)Teesside (28)Dudley (28)Oldham (28)Norwich (26)Durham (23)Swansea (22)York (21)Exeter (20)Colchester (20)Stoke (19)Oxford (19)Lincoln (17)Wales (17)Swindon (16)Newport (16)Wigan (16)Cambridge (16)Halifax (15)Truro (14)Bath (14)Torquay (14)Hull (14)Blackpool (14)Dundee (13)Sunderland (13)Lancaster (13)Inverness (13)Shrewsbury (12)Ayrshire (11)Falkirk (9)Telford (9)Paisley (9)Hereford (8)Carlisle (8)Fife (6)Dumfries (3)

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Section III · Methodology

How this directory was built

01

Compiled from public records

Every firm was identified from the Ofgem TPI Code of Practice and Companies House. No paid listings.

02

Register cross-checked

Each firm’s authorisation and permissions verified against the relevant public register at compilation.

03

Editorial firewall

No commission, no referrals, no lead routing. Featured Partner positions are clearly labelled.

Section IV · Practical Guidance

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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Section V · Reader Questions

Frequently asked questions

Are all the energy brokers listed here regulated?
Energy brokers in the UK are not currently FCA-authorised, the sector sits outside the regulated financial services regime. Ofgem confirmed a TPI authorisation regime targeted for late-2027 implementation. Until then, recognised markers of legitimacy are TPI Code of Practice signature and Energy Ombudsman ADR membership; these are noted where present.
Does Kaeltripton route enquiries to brokers?
No. Kaeltripton does not take commission, route enquiries, or accept lead-generation fees. Featured Partner positions are clearly labelled paid editorial placements; the directory is independent.
How is the directory verified?
Each firm was cross-checked against Companies House records, the TPI Code of Practice register, and Energy Ombudsman scheme membership at the time of compilation. Re-verification runs quarterly.
Will Kaeltripton route enquiries when the TPI regime starts?
No. Path A is the committed editorial publisher model. Path B (lead routing) is parked for Q1 2027 review after the TPI regime is finalised.
Important notice. Kaeltripton is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are an independent editorial publisher. The information on this page is editorial in nature and does not constitute financial advice, broking services, or a recommendation to use any specific firm. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement. Verify any firm directly via the relevant register before engaging them. Featured Partner and Sponsored Insight positions are paid placements as labelled and have no influence on the editorial directory or written analysis.

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