Energy Market Outlook 2026: Non-Commodity Charges & Procurement Strategy

A Two-Part Webinar Series

Energy cost risk in 2026 is no longer shaped by one factor alone.

For many organisations, Non-Commodity Charges (NCCs) are becoming an increasingly significant driver of electricity cost movement, while commodity markets continue to present procurement challenges through seasonal volatility, shifting market conditions and evolving forward signals.

Over the next 12–18 months, structural shifts across transmission charging, balancing costs, capacity mechanisms and nuclear funding are expected to materially influence electricity cost exposure for many organisations.

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EIC’s two-part webinar series is designed to help businesses understand both sides of the energy cost equation:

  • Part 1 examines the significant changes affecting Non-Commodity Charges, why costs are rising, who is likely to be affected, and what options may be available to mitigate and manage exposure.
  • Part 2 looks at the commodity market – what  are the current conditions, what is driving prices and what is the outlook as we move into summer and beyond. The session will also explore the procurement options organisations may wish to consider in response.

Part 1: Non-Commodity
Charges Deep Dive

When: 11 March 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Free to attend

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Part 2: Commodity Market & Procurement Options

When: 25th March 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Free to attend

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Why This Matters Now

Wholesale markets naturally attract attention. They are typically the most visible and the cost element procurement strategies can influence most directly.

Increasingly, however, they are not the only material risk.

Structural shifts in transmission charging, balancing costs, capacity mechanisms, nuclear funding and policy recovery are reshaping electricity cost baselines, while commodity markets remain sensitive to geopolitical developments, seasonal drivers and forward-looking risk.

For organisations with significant electricity consumption and costs, this has consequences:

  • Budget forecasts becoming misaligned with forward reality
  • Renewals agreed without sufficient visibility of structural and market-driven cost pressures
  • Exposure increasing without deliberate risk positioning
  • Governance scrutiny intensifying as bills rise

Clarity at this stage allows decisions to be made deliberately and proactively rather than defensively and reactively.

This series provides that clarity.

Part 2: Commodity Market & Procurement Options

What’s Been Happening, What’s Next, and What You Can Do About It

Session Focus: A market update on recent developments, the drivers shaping prices heading into summer and beyond, and the procurement options organisations may wish to consider.

Understanding energy markets is one thing. Responding with the right strategy for your organisation is where commercial value is created.

Part 2 focuses on the commodity market: what has transpired, what may influence prices in the months ahead, and how organisations can approach procurement decisions in a more informed and commercially grounded way.

We will explore:

  • What the market has done recently and the key developments that have shaped current conditions
  • The main drivers that could influence price movement heading into summer and beyond
  • Forward-looking market intelligence to support procurement planning and business decision-making
  • Typical procurement strategy options, who they may be suitable for, and the benefits and considerations of each
  • How organisations can move from market insight to practical action, based on risk appetite and business priorities

By the end of Part 2, you will:

  • Better understand current commodity market conditions and the factors likely to shape near-term price risk and opportunity
  • Be better positioned to make informed energy procurement decisions
  • Gain clearer insight into the procurement options available, including where different approaches may be appropriate
  • Leave with a more actionable view of what your organisation can do next, rather than simply a market update
  • Understand the typical procurement strategies available, who they may be suitable for, and the key benefits and considerations of each
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Part 1: Non-Commodity Charges Deep Dive

What’s Changing, Why, and the Impact

Session Focus: What is happening across NCCs, why it is changing, and the impact on organisations – including the options, merits and considerations where relevant. Non-Commodity Charges reflect infrastructure investment, system balancing, policy recovery and security mechanisms. Several of these cost lines are entering a period of change. In this session, we will examine the components influencing electricity bills and outline what current signals suggest for 2026/27 and beyond.

We will cover:

  • BSUoS: The direction of balancing cost recovery and tariff trajectory
  • Nuclear RAB: Funding mechanics and allocation impact across portfolios
  • TNUoS & RIIO-3: Transmission reform from April 2026 and implications for demand customers
  • Capacity Market: Auction outcomes and forward exposure concentration in 2026/27
  • CfD, RO and FIT indexation: Policy-linked cost adjustments and inflation alignment
  • Clean Power 2030 context: Infrastructure acceleration and long-term cost recovery signals
  • CfD auction outcomes: How recent results may influence future CfD costs
  • DUoS tariffs for 2027/28: Expected increases and how impacts may vary by region and tariff structure

By the end of Part 1, you will:

  • Understand which NCC components represent material exposure within your portfolio
  • Recognise where upward cost pressure is most likely to emerge
  • Be better equipped to interrogate supplier projections and internal forecasts with greater precision
  • Gain a clearer view of the practical considerations and available responses where NCC exposure may require action
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Who Should Attend

This series is relevant to professionals accountable for:

  • Energy procurement

  • Financial planning and budgeting

  • Estates and facilities oversight

  • Sustainability and compliance

  • Multi-site portfolio governance

If energy cost exposure sits within your remit, the content will be commercially material.

Meet The Experts

William Oliver
Head of Business Development

William works with organisations across multiple sectors to ensure procurement frameworks align with governance, risk appetite and financial planning requirements.

John Dawson
Energy Trader & Market Intelligence Manager

John leads our market intelligence function, analysing system, policy and trading developments to inform portfolio strategy.

Ashley Game
Market Analyst

Ashley focuses on energy market analysis including non-commodity charge structures, policy-linked cost developments and market mechanisms affecting longer-term electricity cost exposure.

Understand the Cost Landscape and Respond with Confidence

Energy cost exposure in 2026 is being shaped by both structural NCC changes and live commodity market risk.

Join us to examine the developments influencing cost, the outlook for the months ahead, and the procurement considerations that can help your organisation respond with greater confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this free to attend?
Yes. Both sessions are complimentary.

Can I attend just one session?
Yes. Each session stands alone, though the series is designed to provide a broader view when attended together.

Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes. Registered attendees will receive post-session materials and recording access.

How long will each session run?
Approximately 45–60 minutes, including Q&A.

About EIC Partnership

EIC Partnership is one of the UK’s most established energy and carbon consultancies, with over 50 years of collective experience supporting organisations in the public and private sectors. We help clients navigate complex compliance frameworks, manage energy responsibly, and shape credible strategies for Net Zero.

Our services span energy procurement, invoice validation, reporting and certification, and long-term carbon planning – delivered by specialist teams across the UK.

With a century of combined experience in carbon and energy strategy, EIC Partnership is here to help you manage today and plan for tomorrow.

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