With near-term wholesale energy prices remaining high, should businesses fix, retain flexibility or look further ahead? We explore how contract length and purchasing strategy can help organisations manage cost and risk.

ESOS Phase 4 is approaching, with the qualification date set for 31 December 2026. We look at who may fall within scope, what has changed, the key deadlines ahead and how businesses can prepare early to turn compliance into practical energy action.

This World Environment Day, UK businesses need more than good intentions. They need clearer, smarter energy decisions. Every World Environment Day, businesses are encouraged to reflect on their environmental impact. The message is important, and the intention behind it matters. Awareness has a role to play, especially when climate change, resource use and environmental responsibility are no longer distant concerns. But awareness alone is not enough. The planet does not need a

Energy costs are rising again for many UK businesses in 2026, but the market picture is more complex than wholesale prices alone. This Smarta Energy analysis explores short-term volatility, non-commodity costs, grid pressure and what large commercial portfolios should review now.

Smarta Energy is celebrating its second anniversary, marking two years of growth, partnership and purpose. From supporting businesses across the UK with energy management and procurement to raising funds for Cash for Kids, the Leeds-based consultancy reflects on the people, partnerships and community impact that have shaped its journey so far.