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Why bills may rise when wholesale prices fall – zombie killer paradox explained and solutions

The forecasting of the energy market can be a professionally demanding function of any consultancy. The complexity of new legislation and additional non-energy

20+ Years Experience

A trusted industry leader working for a diverse range of commercial customers.

20+ Years Experience

A trusted industry leader working for a diverse range of commercial customers.

20+ Years Experience

A trusted industry leader working for a diverse range of commercial customers.

ENERGY CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR 2025

Why bills may rise when wholesale prices fall – zombie killer paradox explained and solutions

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The forecasting of the energy market can be a professionally demanding function of any consultancy. The complexity of new legislation and additional non-energy costs being considered is an additional focus for our analysts and traders. When advantage started trading 25 years ago, our clients typically saw non-energy costs in the region of 15% of their bill. In today’s money, that figure can be over 60%.

Given the likelihood of further increases in non-energy costs from April 2026. Businesses should be aware of the potential impact this will have on their forward energy budgets.

Examples include:

Network Charges: Funding the Green Grid – Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS). Forecasts indicate higher network charges as the grid invests in upgrades, with these set to substantially increase for many non-domestic users. These will most likely be seen in daily standing charges or capacity charges.

RAB (Regulated Asset Base) charges to support new strategic long-term energy infrastructure for nuclear projects. This charge was introduced late last year to fund the construction of new nuclear power stations, most notably Sizewell C and is set to gradually increase over time.

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We maintain a specialist department focused on relevant technology to mitigate the cost increases as much as possible, as well as a range of Energy Management solutions.

How Can Advantage Help?

Our sustainability department continue offer an ever-increasing range of products and technology aimed at reducing energy consumption and associated costs as well as driving down carbon emissions. We will, of course, continue to keep you updated on these initiatives, but please do reach out to your designated point of contact should you wish to explore your options in this regard.

In terms of procurement, we will of course continue to monitor markets with a view to helping customers navigate the unprecedented circumstances and ascertain when constitutes the best time to seek a contract extension.

Our popular flexible procurement options continue to be an option for an increasing number of clients on either a standalone basis or as part of a grouped basket. This often facilitates access to day/month ahead trading markets, which have proved to be particularly beneficial to many clients over the winter period.