What's changing in UK business energy and water, and what it means for your bills. Plus our guides to the questions businesses ask us most.
Prices, rules and changes that affect UK businesses, and what we think you should do about them. We write when something changes, not to fill a page.
Regulation The Energy Independence Bill, introduced on 4 November 2026, brings energy brokers under Ofgem regulation. What changes, when, and what to ask your broker.
Regulation Ofgem has opened an investigation into ScottishPower over backbilling, debt recovery and support for vulnerable customers. What it covers and your rights.
Water Eight new regional water councils will give mayors, customers and businesses a say over water investment in England. What's changing and what to do now.
Grid and networks Drax plans a £20bn data centre of over 1 GW in North Yorkshire. What it means for grid demand, prices and network costs, and why Scotland's switched-off wind belongs in the debate.
Energy prices Ofgem's 2 November proposals change how the household price cap counts Contracts for Difference costs and add a BICS offset. No new cap level, but businesses should take note.
Grid and networks Sea Link, a 2 GW undersea power cable between Suffolk and Kent, was approved on 30 October 2026. The cost, the route, the timeline and what grid upgrades mean for business bills.
Energy Prices, News Gas standing charges are set to be scrapped for households. Here's what it means for unit rates, the price cap and your business energy contract.
News In a move that’s shaken the UK’s renewable energy landscape, Danish energy giant Ørsted has halted development of its ambitious Hornsea 4 offshore wind project.
Green Energy, Renewable Energy 22 April is Earth Day – a global moment to reflect on how we use energy today and how we can build more sustainable systems for tomorrow.
Energy Prices, News Page, World News The most immediate barrier to global energy transit is not military, but financial. The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by the maritime insurance
Business, News Page, Water Business water and wastewater charges rise again from 1 April 2026 under Ofwat's PR24 price controls. Here's what's driving it and what you can do about it.
News MHHS Meter Line changes bring accurate billing, smarter tariffs, and better energy insights for businesses.
News TNUoS and non‑commodity costs are driving standing charge hikes. Learn why bills are rising and how to manage pass‑through charges.
News UK data centres are booming, driving up energy and water demand. Discover what this means for your utility costs and how to stay ahead.
News Discover how the UK’s STEP Fusion Energy project is shaping the future of clean energy and what it means for businesses today
News The MHHS programme explained: key dates to May 2027, what MHHS compliance means for your supplier and your sites, and what changes on your bills.
News UK renewables surge in 2025 with record solar installations. Discover how businesses can benefit from this green energy growth across the UK.
News Berwick Bank offshore wind farm approved by Scottish Government, boosting UK energy security, net zero goals, and economic growth.
News Government cracks down on late payments with new SME reforms — find out what it means for your cashflow and how to cut business costs.
News Scotland misses out on cheaper power as zonal electricity pricing is scrapped, find out what this means for your business and the UK energy market.
News A new wave of sophisticated utilities fraud is targeting UK businesses, using advanced deception to impersonate water and energy suppliers. This guide explains the current threats your business faces.
News Received a suspicious water or energy bill email? Learn how to spot scams, stay safe, and get support from Black Sheep Utilities.
News Proposed UK water reforms could replace Ofwat and raise business water bills. Find out what changes may impact your costs and compliance.
News Drought and water hosepipe bans are hitting UK farms and businesses hard. Learn what your business should do next.
News The UK’s nuclear ambitions have taken a decisive step forward. French energy giant EDF has confirmed a 12.5% stake in the Sizewell C project.
News Discover how rooftop solar is driving lower bills, cleaner energy, and a brighter future for UK homes and businesses in 2025.
News Brighton and Hove is stepping up its commitment to one of the UK’s most ambitious rollouts of public EV Chargers.
News Construction has officially begun on a 49.9 MW solar farm near Grimsby, marking another step forward for UK renewable energy.
News The UK government has unveiled an ambitious 10-year strategy aimed at transforming the country into a global clean energy superpower.
News The Strait of Hormuz carries around a fifth of the world’s oil. Here’s why any disruption there matters for UK energy prices and your business.
News Global oil markets have been rattled by the recent Israel–Iran conflict. This article explores how energy prices are impacted by Middle East conflicts.
News Energy Performance Certificate - New minimum efficiency of grade C proposed as minimum for rentals by UK government.
Energy Price Cap, Energy Prices, News Page Forecasts from Eon, British Gas & EDF predict that the Energy Price Cap will rise in October 2025!
News The UK energy market is on the brink of one of its most significant transformations in decades. At the heart of this debate is zonal pricing.
News On 10 June 2025, the government unveiled a decisive move: committing £14.2 billion to Sizewell C, a new nuclear plant in Suffolk.
News As of October 2026, support for RTS meters has ended. How to spot an RTS meter, how the phased shutdown worked and what your business should do next.
Black Sheep The lowest headline rate isn’t always the cheapest contract. Here’s how we make sure switching really saves your business money.
News At first there was no definitive explanation for the Spain-Portugal blackout. Portugal’s grid operator initially blamed “anomalous oscillations” in high-voltage lines—possibly due to extreme temperatures—but later retracted that explanation.
Water Water Rate Increase - April 2025 - UK Businesses need to prepare for the impact of the price increases set by Ofwat that will come into force in April 2025.
Energy Prices, News Page The invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin yesterday caused Wholesale Gas Prices to spike, with increases of over 60% at some points during the day and prompted fears for UK Gas Supply Security!
Energy Prices, News Page Wholesale Gas Prices have opened almost 30% higher today following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Black Sheep, Green Energy, Renewable Energy With the uptake of renewable energy on the rise the race is on between the main UK Energy companies to meet demand. Understanding what constitutes renewable
Black Sheep, Energy Prices What a standing charge is and what non-commodity costs are: TNUoS, DUoS, BSUoS, CfD, RO, FiT, Capacity Market, AAHEDC and CCL explained, with 2026 rates.
Uncategorized CNG Energy Limited has announced it is ceasing to trade after 27 years of operations in the UK.
Business, Energy Prices, Oil and Gas UK Energy Crisis Price Cap to stay unchanged! -Business Secretary - Kwasi Kwarteng, announces - As wholesale energy prices soar!
Energy Prices, World News Business Secretary No-Confidence petition started! Coal fired power stations now not alone in feeling the heat caused by the current Energy Crisis!
Energy Prices Markets have responded with massive spikes, as wholesale energy prices soar. The cost of wholesale electricity has reached record prices of over £2,500 per
Energy Page, News Page, UK Responding to the urgency of Climate Crisis issues, the Church of England Green Targets have been moved forward to now target to become net-zero by 2030.
Black Sheep, Business, Energy Page If you would like to discuss this report or having a half-hourly meter installed, please get in touch with one of the Black Sheep team and we'd be very happy...
Business, Energy Page, News Page With more customers switching than ever before, there is now a new compensation standard as part of the Ofgem Crackdown on switching errors.
Energy Page, News Page, World News We’ve all seen the news - Coronavirus, now classified by the World Health Organization as a ‘pandemic’, is a real threat to public health, internationally, with the biggest impact felt where it originated, in China.
News Latest cold snap has caused wholesale gas prices in the UK to double on Wednesday to their highest level in at least 10 years.
Black Sheep, News Page, UK Electric Black Cab means the iconic London Taxi will never be the same again as the first wave of electric black taxis has hit the capital's roads.
Energy Page, News Page, UK E.ON's latest giant Rampion Wind Farm, off the coast of Brighton and Hove has delivered its first power to the grid.
Business, Energy Page, Energy Prices Future Energy Prices fluttered following UK energy heavyweight SSE confirming they will be merging their domestic business with Npower.
Energy Page, Energy Prices UK businesses are bracing themselves for another winter energy price surge after costs have already significantly risen compared to last year.
Black Sheep, News Page Held at the Grand hotel in Brighton, The Rockinghorse Ball celebrated the 50th year of caring for Sussex's children, and Black Sheep were invited.
Black Sheep, Energy Page, News Page Petrol and Diesel vehicle ban to be introduced to protect Oxford City Centre. Plans include also banning taxis and buses from six central streets.
Black Sheep, Energy Page, UK The rapid growth in renewable power has prompted a new fleet of industry-scale battery plants. The first mega Battery Plant will come online next week in Sheffield.
Energy Prices, UK, World News It's been quite the Summer for Energy news, all starting with the US leaving the Paris climate agreement. What's affected summer energy prices?
Black Sheep, Energy Prices, UK Conservatives' election manifesto Energy Price Cap Plan revived, thanks to a growing Tory revolt.
Black Sheep, Energy Page, UK The last of the 116 wind turbines have now been installed at the Rampion wind farm off the coast of Brighton and Hove. The 28-square mile, £1.3 Billion-pound
Energy Page, Energy Prices, Oil and Gas The UK's largest Gas Storage site closes after Centrica, owner of British Gas makes moves to permanently close the Rough facility due to safety fears!
Energy Page, Energy Prices, World News The latest rising fuel costs, are causing petrol and heating costs to surge in price. With Brent crude rising above US$58 for the first time since 2015.
Business, UK Scientists at Edinburgh University have been studying the output of offshore fields, and UK Oil Reserves aren't looking great.
Black Sheep, Business, Energy Prices Millions on poor value energy tariffs! - In 2017, over 12 million domestic and business customers were affected - make sure you get in touch with one of the Black Sheep team!
Business, World News Will volatile Oil prices return? Oil Markets are set to experience another period of price volatility due to a lack of significant investment in new production.
Black Sheep Actually, the rising cost of Gas and Electricity prices gets a little bit complicated. Let's start at the beginning – your bill.
Black Sheep, Business, Energy Prices Plans are beginning to emerge ahead of the general election on Thursday 8th June. Whichever party claims victory, energy regulations will experience some changes.
Black Sheep, World News October 2016: why business power prices jumped, from OPEC oil cuts to nuclear outages in Switzerland and Germany, and why it paid to fix your contract early.
UK Unison warned that Npower job losses would deal a "devastating blow" to communities across the UK. The job losses come as Npower announced annual losses of €137m...
World News After Oil Prices Plummet - Some price stabilisation has returned to markets.
Business, Energy Prices, Oil and Gas Gas prices for the coming winter surged more than 8% on Wednesday after Centrica Storage said its Rough gas facility would close until 3 August.
Plain answers to the questions businesses ask us most about their energy and water: bills, contracts, switching and what the rules mean for you.
Business How the 12-month back billing rule protects microbusinesses from old catch-up energy bills, when it applies, and how we take errors up for you.
Business An empty business property still costs money. How standing charges, deemed rates and water vacant status work, and how we sort them for you.
Business The government plans to make Ofgem the regulator for energy brokers. What's been decided, what Ofgem expects and how we already work.
Business Your business energy supplier has gone bust? Your supply carries on. Here's what happens next, and why to check with our energy experts first.
Business What an MPAN and an MPRN are, how to read them on your business energy bill, and how we track them down when your bill isn't to hand.
Business Your business energy bill explained line by line: supply numbers, estimated readings, unit rates, standing charges, CCL and VAT, and how we check it.
Business When you can switch business energy (out of contract or in your renewal window), what you need, how long it takes, and how we plan it for you.
Business Can you leave a business energy contract early? Exit fees, termination clauses, deemed and rollover rates, and how we plan your switch for the right time.
Business How maximum demand, agreed capacity and kVA charges work on a half-hourly electricity bill, what excess capacity costs and when you can lower it.
Business Moving business premises? How change of tenancy works, why deemed rates catch movers out, and how we sort the new site's energy and water for you.
Business VAT on electricity is 0% in Great Britain until 30 June 2027 for qualifying use and small supplies, but most business electricity stays at 20%.
Business Schools and academy trusts can use energy brokers. Learn what DfE guidance says, how trusts show value for money and what to compare.
Energy Page, News Page, Tips Black Sheep Utilities can help companies anticipate and sidestep common mistakes when it comes to energy procurement.
Black Sheep, Tips, UK At Black Sheep Utilities we strive to be outstanding in our field. When it comes to energy and especially business energy, the options can quickly become overwhelming.
Black Sheep, Energy Page, Energy Prices With the approach of winter and inevitable energy price rises, Black Sheep are on hand to help! - Ask an Energy Expert - Joe Anderson, CEO Black Sheep Utilities.
Business, Energy Page, Tips The smart meter first hit the market in 2007, since then they have grown and are becoming an industry standard.
Black Sheep, Featured, Tips - News Category - Black Sheep Utilities A Letter of Authority allows a Third Party Intermediary (TPI) to get prices and liaise with your current supplier on your behalf. LOAs are used in a multitude of...
