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Carbon, Cost and Control:
The Three Forces Shaping Energy in 2026

Energy is no longer a background operational cost. In 2026, it is a boardroom issue — shaping competitiveness, resilience, and progress towards net zero.

UK businesses face a convergence of rising costs, tightening regulation, and persistent market volatility. At the same time, new tools, data, and flexibility mechanisms are creating opportunities for those prepared to take a more active approach.

This report explores the three forces redefining energy strategy — and what they mean for commercial energy buyers today.

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What the report covers

Carbon: The Net Zero Squeeze
 
Why compliance pressures are rising just as confidence and capital are under strain, and how delay is storing up cost and risk.
Cost: From Price-Takers to Active Players
 
How sustained volatility and structurally higher prices are forcing businesses to rethink procurement, risk, and resilience.
Control: From Insight to Income
 
How data, optimisation, and flexibility are turning energy from a cost centre into a source of control and opportunity.

Who it’s for

This report is designed for:

  • Energy and procurement leaders

  • Sustainability and net zero leads

  • Property, facilities and estates teams

  • Finance and risk stakeholders involved in energy decisions

Why now?

The forces shaping energy in 2025 are already in motion. Businesses that continue to treat energy as a transactional exercise risk higher costs, rushed compliance, and missed opportunities. Those that act strategically can strengthen resilience, improve performance, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.

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