The UK commercial energy market in 2026

UK businesses spend approximately £60 billion per year on electricity and gas. For most organisations, energy sits in the top five controllable costs. Since the 2022 energy crisis, procurement discipline, contract structure and supplier due diligence have moved from back-office concerns to board-level risk management.

Commercial energy brokers occupy a unique position in this market. Unlike financial services brokers, the UK energy brokering sector is not subject to full FCA-style regulation. Ofgem's Non-Domestic Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme and the TPI Code of Practice represent the primary oversight framework.

What defines a firm on The Desk

An energy broker on The Desk is a UK-incorporated firm whose Companies House status, trading history and declared professional affiliations have been independently confirmed. Where applicable, we verify Utilities Intermediaries Association membership and Ofgem ADR scheme registration.

Profiling is editorial. We report. We do not regulate.

Core disciplines we cover

• Electricity procurement — fixed, flexible, purchasing portfolio, renewable PPA
• Gas procurement — commercial and industrial, seasonal structures, basket contracts
• Contract management — renewal negotiation, mid-term blend and extend, termination strategy
• Net-zero advisory — energy audits, SECR compliance, emissions reporting, renewables strategy
• Water and waste — business water procurement, waste contract consolidation

In commercial energy, the real cost is not the kWh rate — it is the uplift, the green certificates, the standing charge and the termination window. A good broker makes all of these visible.