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Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · 1d

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.

Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · 3d

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...

Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Sep 4

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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Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Sep 4

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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Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

October Price Cap to Rise but January Brings Hope of a Cut in Bills

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Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Aug 27

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.

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Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Aug 27

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.

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Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Aug 19

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...

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

www.cornwall-insight.com

Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Aug 19

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.

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Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Aug 19

📢 Final October Price Cap Forecast Released.

Our final forecast for October predicts the energy price cap will rise to £1,737 annually for typical dual fuel household this winter - an increase of £17 and 1% from current levels.

🔗Read the full analysis: www.cornwall-insight.com/press-and-me...

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Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Aug 14

Private networks are moving from niche to necessary.

Our latest blog explores how private network arrangements work, the regulatory framework behind them, and where we’re seeing real-world innovation.

Read the full blog here: www.cornwall-insight.com/thought-lead...

Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Aug 4

Are green tariffs falling out of favour? The number of green domestic energy tariffs available in GB has dropped sharply, according to data from our Domestic Tariff Report, covered in @theguardian.com.

Find out more on our Domestic Tariff Report: cornwall-insight.com/analysis/mar...

Fewer green energy tariffs offered as British households opt for cheaper deals

Industry data shows suppliers have scaled back premium-priced deals based on renewables as demand falls

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Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Jul 25

Are you a generator, supplier or broker? Then we’d love to hear your thoughts in our Green Certificates Survey.

Everyone who fills in the survey will receive the headline results free of charge.

Take the survey: bit.ly/45jogoy

#Survey #GreenCertificates #Renewables

Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Jul 23

How do you make sure you are at the forefront of the energy transition?

Be part of the conversation at our Annual Energy Conference, on 5 November with sponsor Evolve Energy.

Hear from a host of leading voices from across the industry.

Find out more and book your tickets here: bit.ly/4lHqyDM

Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Jul 16

🎙️ New Podcast: How Can we Make Household Energy Markets Work Better for Customers?

In this Energy Essentials episode, Uswitch CEO
Angus McCarey, joins Cornwall Insight to discuss making energy markets work for consumers & why energy affordability must be the priority.

Listen here: bit.ly/40kWEN6

Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Jul 14

We've launched an Instagram account, and we’d love for you to join us.

From celebrating milestones & showcasing our charity partnerships, to client meet ups & the social side of energy, it’s about the faces, places, & moments powering Cornwall Insight, follow us: instagram.com/cornwallinsight/

Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Jul 11

The Government has spoken: Zonal pricing is off the table. But what does that mean for the future of GB's electricity market?

Our blog explores:

💡 Why the decision was made
💡 What the Reformed National Pricing package includes
💡 Potential impacts
💡 What comes next

Download here: bit.ly/4lkmqcF

Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Jul 10

The decision to rule out zonal pricing brings some clarity, but doesn't solve the issues blighting the GB's energy market, & shouldn't delay reform.

The government has made its choice. Now, it must lead reform with the urgency and seriousness this moment demands.

Our full statement: bit.ly/4lf5fcB

Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Jul 2

The Climate Change Committee's new report says the UK’s climate targets hang in the balance. So, where do we stand? And what must change?

Cornwall Insight Analyst Tilly Boultwood breaks down the key findings.

📖 Read the full blog: bit.ly/3TldmrJ

💭 See all our Thought Leadership: bit.ly/44KRBba

Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Jul 1

Want price cap predictions modelled out to 2030, alongside in-depth analysis on the cap? Our Default Tariff Cap Predictor is for you: www.cornwall-insight.com/analysis/for...

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

www.cornwall-insight.com

Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Jul 1

Another small decrease is forecast in January, but a volatile market and changes to the non-wholesale costs mean forecasts remain subject to change.

Breakdown of October 2025 forecasts:
Standing Charge (£/day): Elec-0.51, Gas-0.30
Unit Costs (p/kWh): Elec-26.17, Gas-6.02

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Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Jul 1

Two weeks ago, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed our forecast to a peak of £1,777. Since then, wholesale prices have dropped and, coupled with adjustments to non-wholesale costs, have nudged the forecast downward. But the cap is still hundreds of pounds higher than pre-pandemic levels.

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Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Jul 1

As the July price cap falls, we have released updated predictions for Oct – Dec 2025, with the cap expected to drop slightly to £1,698 a year for a typical dual fuel household. £22 lower than July, and 1% down.

Keep up-to-date with our price cap forecasts: www.cornwall-insight.com/predictions-...

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Cornwall Insight @cornwallinsight.bsky.social · Jun 25

Energy costs are one of the biggest challenges facing businesses in the UK. Come to our webinar, & take control of your energy strategy.

Exploring:

🔷Where business energy bills are heading & why
🔷Policy shifts
🔷Preparing for market changes

📅 Wednesday 16th July – 10am

🔗Book: bit.ly/4kY3XT2