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How we helped a Brackley Farming Business recover £76,000 on their electricity bill
A farming business contacted us after receiving an unexpected electricity bill for almost £140,000. Find out how we helped them recover £76,000 in this case study.

Clear Utility Solutions
Aug 53 min read
Business Energy Market Update: August 2026
Hot weather and further tensions in Iran saw energy prices increase dramatically in July. Day ahead power soared by over 140% and gas saw a near 40% increase from relative lows at the start of the month, with power closing at £135 MWh and 144p/therm for gas.

Ben Gunn
Aug 43 min read


Clear Conversations: Russell Underwood
In this month's Clear Conversations, we catch up with Utility Specialist Russell Underwood about his journey into the utilities industry, why great customer service is about more than simply finding the cheapest contract, and how he balances life as a father of three, football coach and reigning CUS Press-Up Champion.

Clear Utility Solutions
Jul 273 min read
Business Energy Market Update: July 2026
Wholesale energy markets were relatively stable during June, despite continued geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. For the most part the markets remained bearish throughout. with both day-ahead power and gas losing 8% of their value, finishing the month at £104/MWh and 106p/therm respectively.

Ben Gunn
Jul 72 min read
How one of the UK’s largest care home groups saved big on energy with Clear Utility Solutions
Sister groups Runwood Homes and Sanders Senior Living are two of the leading care home providers across the UK. With over 150 sites and over 40 million kWh of usage across gas and electricity supplies, we’ve consistently brokered competitive prices on their energy utilities for the last two years.

Clear Utility Solutions
Jul 73 min read
Business Energy Market Update: June 2026
May saw some good news in the wholesale markets, with prices generally softening over the last month with winter 2026 gas contracts showing the biggest reductions. Since the end of March, day ahead and winter 2026 gas have both fallen by around 15%, largely driven by easing concerns over disruption to global LNG supplies and growing expectations that tensions in the Middle East may not result in prolonged restrictions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Ben Gunn
Jun 23 min read


Clear Conversations: Ben Gunn
In this month's Clear Conversations, we catch up with our co-founder Ben Gunn about his career to date, a desire to go the extra mile for our customers, and an unexpected penchant for bridge facts!

Clear Utility Solutions
May 222 min read
Business Energy Market Update: May 2026
Across April both power and gas prices saw losses, with the most pronounced movements seen in contracts for delivery in the short term. Day-ahead power fell by approximately 9%, while gas declined by around 7%.

Ben Gunn
May 42 min read
Business Energy Market Update: April 2026
As we move into April, the state of the energy market could be much worse than it currently stands. At the beginning of the month, day ahead power was trading at £106/MWh, up from £97/MWh on 2 March, and gas was at 125p/therm up from 99p.

Ben Gunn
Apr 13 min read


Clear Conversations: Chris Draper
In the latest Clear Conversations, we speak with co-founder Chris Draper about his journey in the energy industry, identifying the gap for a more supportive and relationship-led approach, and why good service means being there for customers long after the contract is signed.

Clear Utility Solutions
Mar 312 min read
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