Business Energy Basics 5: Only 40 per cent of your energy bill pays for energy - where does the rest go?

7th July 2026

The fifth in a series of practical Business Energy Basics guides. This week we help you understand what you're actually paying for on your bill.

Did you know, less than half of your business energy bill pays for the electricity and/or gas you need to power your business?

Non-commodity charges make up around 60 of your business energy bill, according to Energy UK, the trade association for the UK energy industry.

They are hidden in plain sight. You can see them on your bill, but understanding what they actually are is another matter entirely.

While global conflict and supply chain shocks continue to grab headlines and send prices upwards, non-commodities are quietly rising to add more pressure onto the shoulders of businesses already under stress.

We're here to demystify non-commodities, the various charges that make up the majority of your bill every month - and explain what you can do to manage them.

Read our simple guide to business energy non-commodity costs to understand what your energy bill pays for.

Alternatively, book a free energy consultation for practical guidance on how to select the right supplier for your business.

How Troo can help

Business energy bills are confusing. You know you need to stay on top of them, but that can be difficult while focusing on running your business and serving your customers.

We get it. We can support you.

Troo exists to help businesses like yours make sense of their energy needs, simplify complex information and make smart decisions that lead to real change and reduced costs.

We are not here to sell you a quick fix. We're here to understand what matters to you, offer clear advice, and take ownership of the hard parts, so energy becomes one less thing to worry about.