Navigating the End-of-Year Energy Markets – how EDF Business Solutions can support Energy Consultants
As we approach the final quarter of the year, the UK energy landscape continues to evolve, shaped by regulatory shifts, market volatility, and strategic infrastructure updates. For energy consultants, staying informed and proactive is crucial, not just to navigate these changes, but to deliver lasting value to your clients.
With 2030 net zero targets looming, energy consultants have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to guide their customers through this critical transition. At EDF Business Solutions, we work closely with our energy consultants to support businesses in navigating this landscape. Helping customers accelerate their net zero journey not only future proofs their businesses but also positions energy consultants as strategic partners.
For energy consultants managing electricity and gas contracts, the time to act is now.
In this update, we’ll unpack key developments in electricity and gas markets, the latest from NESO, important changes to TNUoS charging, and how we, as your supplier partner, are here to support you through it all.
Electricity and Gas Market Outlook:
The end of the year traditionally brings increased demand and price fluctuations, but 2025 is particularly sensitive due to a mix of domestic and geopolitical factors.
Key market drivers include:
- Winter demand forecasts: With tighter margins expected, especially during peak hours, consultants should be preparing clients for potential volatility.
- Global LNG dynamics: Ongoing tensions in global supply chains continue to impact gas imports and prices across Europe.
- Carbon pricing and emissions targets: Stricter decarbonisation goals are beginning to affect generation portfolios and wholesale price trends.
What this means for you: Ensure your clients are aware of risk mitigation strategies, whether through our fixed products, flexible purchasing, or demand-side response schemes.
We have various different products options designed to suit evolving risk appetites.
Our Fixed Products give more budget certainty by locking in some, or all of the costs for a set period.
Our Peace of Mind product gives complete budget certainty, as it fixes the price of your energy and your non-energy costs. While with our Fixed + Standard product, wholesale costs are fixed but non-energy costs are forecast-based, and may vary.
Our flexible contracts give more control over when and how much energy you buy, with options to vary some elements. These contracts are better for those businesses who are comfortable managing risk and perhaps can benefit from market movement.
Regulation Watch: NESO and Market Reforms
2025 marks the first full operational year for the National Energy System Operator (NESO), a key step in the UK's energy system reform.
- NESO's remit: With independence from National Grid, NESO is now responsible for strategic planning, capacity forecasting, and decarbonisation oversight.
- Implications for consultants: Expect increased focus on flexibility, local energy optimisation, and whole-system planning. NESO’s early forecasts will influence market confidence and planning decisions for 2026 and beyond.
We’re closely monitoring NESO updates and integrating their modelling assumptions into our energy risk management advice. If you’re helping clients plan ahead, we’re ready to support with scenario planning and capacity forecasts.
TNUoS Charges: What You Need to Know Now
Changes to Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges have been a long-standing concern for energy users—especially in the industrial and commercial sectors.
Read more on the recent announcement in our latest Talk Power blog here.
Recent Developments: The latest TNUoS updates have adjusted the locational signals and capacity charging bands, with some zones seeing double-digit increases year-on-year.
- TNUoS ‘Allowed Revenue’ is set to increase from £5.1bn in 2025/26 to £8.9bn in 2026/27, with further rises in later years
- Most impactful to customer bills is the change in ‘TNUoS Demand Residual’ which is set to recover £3.8bn in 2025/26 and increasing to £7.5bn in 2026/27, with further rises in later years.
- This TNUoS Demand Residual (TDR) tariff is equivalent to c. £15.7/MWh on customer bills in 2025/26 and increasing to c. £30.5/MWh in 2026/27, with further rises in later years.
- Other changes were made by NESO to the locational element of TNUoS tariffs, although the above TDR tariff represents the vast majority of the TNUoS charge for most customers.
Looking ahead: The review into "forward-looking charges" is expected to conclude in early 2026, but transitional arrangements are already in place. There will be a further update on TNUoS in November, with final tariffs at the end of January.
The electricity and gas markets continues to experience volatility due to geopolitical events, fluctuations in wholesale prices, and uncertainties surrounding colder weather conditions. While wholesale prices are currently stable, the report emphasizes the potential for ongoing volatility, which could impact both businesses and consumers.
You can dive in deeper to current market conditions in our latest Monitor Gas and Electricity reports.
How We Support You
Navigating regulatory complexity and market dynamics can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. As your supply partner, we’re committed to helping brokers and consultants stay ahead:
- Market intelligence: Regular updates and briefings tailored to your sector and region.
- Commercial flexibility: Product options designed to suit evolving risk appetites – fixed or flexible.
- Dedicated account support: Our teams are here to focus on handling your queries quickly, efficiently and with the care you deserve. This means, any time you contact us - via email, call or MyBusiness - your dedicated team will support.
Partner for Expertise and Ongoing Support
Achieving net zero is a journey, not a one-off project. That’s why EDF Business Solutions supports energy consultants every step of the way. Our combination of expert market insight, flexible products, and dedicated customer service means businesses aren’t just buying energy, they’re gaining a strategic partner.
Let’s Close 2025 Strong—Together
With energy markets under pressure and clients looking for clarity, your role as a trusted adviser has never been more important. Whether you need regulatory insights, product comparisons, or just a second opinion on strategy, our team is ready to help.
At EDF Business Solutions, we’re committed to supporting energy consultants and their clients with innovative solutions, expert insights, and collaborative partnerships. If you’d like to learn more about how we can help you unlock value and accelerate net zero outcomes, get in touch.
Let’s work together to deliver smarter, more resilient energy solutions.
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