Welcome to the Summer 2026 issue of

Buying and Using Utilities.

Published four times a year, Buying and Using Utilities magazine is delivered direct to the country’s most influential corporate energy and water buyers.

This latest issue of Buying and Using Utilities explores the forces reshaping the UK energy landscape and what they mean for major energy users navigating increasing complexity.

As energy costs evolve beyond wholesale prices, this edition examines the structural changes driving business energy bills – from rising non-commodity charges and grid constraints to market volatility, regulatory reform and shifting Net Zero expectations. With expert insight from across the sector, features include analysis of the 2026 energy outlook, managing unpredictable pricing, flexibility strategies, network capacity challenges, evolving compliance requirements and the technologies helping organisations reduce risk, cost and carbon.

Alongside forward-looking industry analysis, this issue also reflects on the legacy of MEUC founder Andrew Bainbridge and highlights key takeaways from the Spring Conference.

Essential reading for organisations looking to stay informed, resilient and strategically prepared in a rapidly changing energy market.