
GLEG UK Energy Market Update 24-08-26…
August 24, 2026
ESOS Phase 4: What Businesses Need to Know
August 27, 2026For many businesses, energy strategy only comes into focus when a contract is approaching renewal. With markets constantly changing, waiting until then could mean missing opportunities to manage costs, reduce risk and make better long-term decisions.
Your energy contract may have an end date. Your energy strategy shouldn’t.
Why Review Your Energy Strategy?
Energy markets are influenced by everything from geopolitical events and weather to supply, demand and renewable generation. At the same time, business priorities change, from controlling costs and improving budget certainty to reducing emissions and preparing for electrification.
A strategy that worked a few years ago may not be the right fit today.
Regular reviews can help you assess:
- Your current procurement approach and market exposure
- How and when your business uses energy
- Opportunities to manage costs and improve efficiency
- Budget and risk requirements
- Sustainability and carbon reduction goals
- Changes in your business, sites or energy demand
Don’t Wait Until Renewal
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to energy. Your strategy should reflect your business, energy use, appetite for risk and long-term objectives.
Reviewing your approach early gives you time to understand the market, consider your options and make decisions based on your wider commercial goals, rather than reacting when a contract is due to expire.
How GLEG Can Help
At GLEG, we look beyond simply securing your next contract. We work with businesses to develop practical energy strategies that consider procurement, costs, market exposure, energy management and sustainability.
If you haven’t reviewed your energy strategy recently, now could be a good time to ask:

