Cornwall Insight

New to the GB energy sector?
Join our expert-led Introduction to the GB Energy Markets Academy training course on 10 - 13 March.
From retail and wholesale market basics to key policy programmes and how network infrastructure is regulated and charged for.
Find out more and register: tr.ee/yeJdSc

Looking to strengthen your understanding of the SEM?

Join our expert-led Single Electricity Market Fundamentals training on 10 – 12 March.

Ideal for electricity suppliers, traders, market advisors and regulatory specialists.

Find out more and register today: tr.ee/wRuGD4

Want a better understanding of how energy market participants approach energy trading and identify risks?

Join our expert-led GB Wholesale Energy Markets & Risk Management training course on 3 – 6 March.

Find out more and register today: tr.ee/EB6A9W

New to the Irish energy sector?
Join our expert-led Introduction to Irish Electricity Markets training on 24 - 25 February. This interactive online course gives you a clear introduction to how the Single Electricity Market operates across Ireland & Northern Ireland. Find out more: tr.ee/QAD1JW

Cornwall Insight supported ERG, one of Europe’s leading independent renewable energy producers, in the assessment and acquisition of a portfolio of seven operational onshore wind farms in Northern England

Find out more on our website: www.cornwall-insight.com/projects-won...

Have you registered for our free webinar on business energy costs yet? Join us on 28 January at 10:00am where our experts will explore:
- Transmission network charging updates
- Developing exemption regimes and their wider market effects
- The impacts for business energy costs
Register: tr.ee/ImTz3U

Have you registered for our free webinar yet? Join us this Thursday at 11:00am, where our experts will explore the key market reforms in the SEM, the impact on flexibility developers, & provide insights to help your battery storage project succeed in a dynamic market. Register now: tr.ee/KlcTgF

In the latest episode of the Energy Essentials podcast, Cornwall Insight’s Tim Dixon and Jacob Briggs are joined by Dan Nicholls, Chief Product Officer at SNRG, to break down smart microgrid concepts and explore how they can address challenges in the energy market.
🎧 Listen here: tr.ee/y3zHtQ

Today the the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
published the offshore wind and floating offshore wind results for Allocation Round (AR) 7 of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.

Read our full response here: www.cornwall-insight.com/press-and-me...

In this episode of the Energy Essentials podcast, Cornwall Insight’s Tim Dixon and Jacob Briggs are joined by Dan Nicholls, Chief Product Officer at SNRG, to discuss how smart microgrids can help tackle some of the biggest challenges in today’s energy market. Listen here: tr.ee/WsJZ5Q

Merry Christmas from all of the team here at Cornwall Insight! 🎄🎅☃️
Our offices will be closed from 25th–28th December, and we'll reopen on 29th–31st December.
Hope you all have a wonderful festive break!

Navigating the future of network charges doesn’t have to be uncertain. That’s why our new Network Charging Forecast is designed to give you clarity and confidence when planning for the long term.

We’ll be hosting a live demo in our webinar on 11 December. Register today: bit.ly/4o879fV

Join our webinar to find our about our bankable forecasts

Join us on 11 December, where our experts will be unveiling the latest enhancements to our bankable forecasting services. Register today for a first look at our innovative forecasting tools, new product features and a live demo: bit.ly/4rdJrRS

Autumn Budget: The energy changes you need to know about.

We’ve pulled together the key announcements in our free blog.

Want the full breakdown, access the extended alert with a free trial of Industry Essentials.

👉 Read the free blog: bit.ly/3K4uzF1

👉 Unlock the full analysis: bit.ly/4ouuMiR

Ofgem has confirmed the January price cap at £1,758 for a typical dual fuel household. This represents a marginal shift, with bills rising by just £3 or 0.2%.

However, our forecast shows the cap climbing to £1,815 in April, driven by higher network charges.

Read the full release: bit.ly/3LRLPxJ

Is your business missing out on one of the biggest opportunities to cut energy costs and boost resilience?

Our blog reveals the top 10 reasons why on-site solar and storage can deliver value - read the full blog and unlock the data here: bit.ly/4p7wZ53

Energy bills are set to dip in January, but the bigger story is what comes next.

Our final price cap forecast for Jan-March 2026 shows the cap falling slightly to £1,733 for a typical household. A welcome £22 drop - but there are pressures building elsewhere.

Read our full analysis: bit.ly/48ificK

Tim Jarvis, Director General for Markets at @ofgem.gov.uk, will be joining us for a special headline address “Outlining Ofgem’s Regulatory Strategy for Retail Markets to 2030” at CI Live 2025! on Wednesday.

Tim will share insights on Ofgem’s vision for the future of retail energy markets.

For over 2 decades there's been broad political consensus on GB's shift from fossil fuels... well, no more.

As the main parties set out different visions for GB's energy future & suppliers speak up on what is raising bills, attention is turning to what comes next.

Access the blog: bit.ly/4nupLXa

Some of the most influential voices in UK energy will be joining us at CI Live 2025! on 5 November, will you?

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the voices driving change across the energy landscape! Last few tickets remaining, get yours before they're gone 👉 lnkd.in/eFRnd7ww

This Friday is World Mental Health Day. Each year, we mark the day by giving our team a wellbeing day - time to rest, & recharge.

Our offices will be closed, and we’ll respond to any enquiries when normal service resumes on Monday 13 October. Thank you for your understanding & support.

Ever wondered why your energy bill seems high even when usage is low? Our brand-new course breaks down one of the most overlooked parts of your gas and electricity bills: non-energy costs.

Sign up here with code TRAINING10 for 10% off before 15 Oct 👉 www.cornwall-insight.com/training/und...

Our forecasts for Jan 26 say bills will fall to £1,725 p/a for a typical dual fuel household, £30 lower than October's cap. This includes the expected Nuclear Regulated Asset Base levy.

In April 26 the cap is forecast to climb by over £100, driven by non-wholesale costs.

Read more: bit.ly/4nsOPOO

Whether you're shaping strategy, exploring new ideas, or presenting to clients & colleagues, we're here to provide objective analysis, consultancy & training that helps people make informed decisions.

Learn more about what makes Cornwall Insight a trusted energy partner: bit.ly/4p62s7Z

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At Cornwall Insight, we know trust isn’t given, it’s earned. For 20 years, we’ve built that trust by staying true to our independence.

In a sector where competing interests are everywhere, we’ve chosen a different path. We don’t take sides; there's no political funding & no hidden agendas.

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Read our full response to the cap announcement: bit.ly/4n19GIm

Did you know we forecast the price cap out to 2030? Check out our Default Tariff Cap Predictor service here: bit.ly/4n1yZu0

However, while the wholesale part of the bill is predicted to reduce, the January cap is expected to introduce new non-wholesale elements. Chief among these is the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) - to support investment in nuclear power stations - expected to add just under £10 a year to a typical bill.

Today @ofgem.gov.uk has announced that from October, energy prices will rise by 2% to £1,755 for a typical dual-fuel household, but could January bring some relief?

While this increase is not good news, there is hope with January forecasts currently showing a fall to an average £1,712 a year.

Default Tariff Cap Predictor | Forecast Ofgem's Quarterly Price Cap | Cornwall Insight Cornwall Insights Default Tariff Cap Predictor forecasts Ofgem's quarterly price cap & examines the key drivers affecting the level of the cap & in turn household energy bills

October 2025 Breakdown:

⚡ Electricity: 26.29p/kWh (Standing charge: 54p/day)

🔥 Gas: 6.19p/kWh (Standing charge: 33p/day)

💡 Looking for predictions out to 2030? Learn about our Default Tariff Cap Predictor: www.cornwall-insight.com/analysis/for...

What's impacting the cap?

📈 Expansion of the Warm Home Discount scheme - adding ~£15 to typical bills while supporting 2.7 million additional vulnerable households with £150 support.

📉 Volatile but generally declining wholesale prices.

📈 Adjustments to the modelling of certain inputs for the cap.