UK Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric - PPC Market Share Analysis August 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Electric category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Electric – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 34.1607004688
65.8392995312
34%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 48
52
48%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 21%
Transactional 18%
Navigational 5%
Seasonal 0%
Local 1%
Problem Solving 13%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
britishgas.co.uk 39.75
octopus.energy 23.73
edfenergy.com 17.11
scottishpower.co.uk 3.6
uswitch.com 2.71
eonnext.com 2.42
batterseapowerstation.co.uk 2.37
moneysupermarket.com 1.78
hypervolt.co.uk 0.62
uw.co.uk 0.47
others 5.44
  • britishgas.co.uk - 39.75%
  • octopus.energy - 23.73%
  • edfenergy.com - 17.11%
  • scottishpower.co.uk - 3.6%
  • uswitch.com - 2.71%
  • eonnext.com - 2.42%
  • batterseapowerstation.co.uk - 2.37%
  • moneysupermarket.com - 1.78%
  • hypervolt.co.uk - 0.62%
  • uw.co.uk - 0.47%
  • others - 5.44%

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British Gas dominates with 39.75% click share, followed by Octopus Energy at 23.73%. EDF Energy holds 17.11%, while ‘others’ collectively capture 5.44%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date britishgas.co.uk octopus.energy edfenergy.com moneysupermarket.com eonnext.com scottishpower.co.uk uswitch.com hypervolt.co.uk confused.com loveenergysavings.com
2026/08/01 23.88% 23.3% 12.84% 4.16% 5.76% 4.32% 7.33% 0.73% 2.17% 0.96%
2026/08/02 30.32% 23.9% 12.39% 3.69% 4.98% 3.46% 4.64% 0.62% 2.38% 0.19%
2026/08/03 29.84% 18.26% 16.57% 3.26% 4.76% 4.53% 7.11% 0.38% 2.3% 1.91%
2026/08/04 27.81% 20.2% 13.86% 3.16% 4.84% 4% 7.37% 1.31% 1.6% 1.66%
2026/08/05 29.79% 22.38% 12.32% 4.35% 4.86% 3.18% 7.03% 0.82% 1.53% 2.07%
2026/08/06 28.18% 23.67% 12.85% 5.1% 6.25% 3.14% 5.62% 0.72% 1.39% 2.13%
2026/08/07 26.86% 24.62% 12.58% 4.28% 7.53% 3.99% 6% 0.8% 1.37% 1.15%
2026/08/08 38.05% 20.33% 12.7% 4.61% 6.13% 2.25% 6.09% 1.11% 2.02% 0.61%
2026/08/09 35.53% 20.9% 11.99% 7.06% 7.65% 1.57% 4.56% 0.7% 2.18% 0.23%
2026/08/10 32.28% 19.84% 11.6% 4.82% 6.93% 5.51% 6.16% 0.69% 1.64% 0.93%
2026/08/11 26.16% 22.73% 10.84% 4.61% 8.68% 8.12% 7.7% 0.66% 1.42% 0.87%
2026/08/12 27.08% 21.83% 9.91% 3.14% 7.2% 9.21% 8.69% 0.62% 1.47% 1.3%
2026/08/13 25.78% 21.83% 8.85% 3.16% 7.51% 7.99% 10.12% 0.58% 1.6% 2.1%
2026/08/14 25.75% 24.39% 10.67% 3.1% 7.14% 7.03% 7.46% 0.98% 1.4% 1.47%
2026/08/15 27.05% 24.03% 13.08% 5.21% 6.02% 6.65% 7.27% 1.24% 1.89% 0.55%
2026/08/16 24.79% 24.75% 11.45% 3.86% 7.19% 6.95% 8.79% 0.64% 1.85% 0.33%
2026/08/17 32.89% 25.47% 9.67% 2.45% 5.22% 6.41% 7.73% 0.53% 1.37% 1.24%
2026/08/18 29.09% 26.83% 9.46% 4.19% 5.79% 6.72% 6.63% 0.56% 1.26% 0.74%
2026/08/19 34.93% 18.76% 12.41% 3.36% 6.36% 4.19% 6.7% 0.67% 1.01% 0.8%
2026/08/20 33.95% 25.88% 10.31% 3.52% 5.09% 4.88% 4.96% 0.67% 1.12% 1.14%
2026/08/21 30.59% 22.37% 12.23% 3.7% 5.86% 5.31% 4.94% 0.67% 1.17% 1.44%
2026/08/22 37.99% 19.61% 14.15% 4.4% 5.81% 4.32% 3.32% 0.81% 1.43% 0.69%
2026/08/23 36.46% 20.37% 13.74% 5.35% 5.44% 5.07% 3.43% 0.88% 1.64% 0.33%
2026/08/24 30.96% 25.97% 11.76% 4.71% 5.8% 4.95% 4.37% 0.66% 1.76% 1.53%
2026/08/25 26.53% 25.12% 10.32% 4.08% 6.93% 6.49% 6.42% 0.82% 0.83% 0.53%
2026/08/26 32.38% 20.51% 10.32% 4.16% 3.76% 8.22% 9.41% 1.63% 0.83% 0.77%
2026/08/27 32.45% 21.89% 10.07% 4.21% 5.47% 6.62% 7.95% 1.86% 0.52% 0.65%
2026/08/28 31.7% 25.19% 13.02% 4.26% 4.71% 5.81% 4.82% 1.32% 0.31% 0.44%
2026/08/29 33.6% 26.31% 13.99% 4.76% 4.37% 4.08% 4.85% 1.48% 0.4% 0.22%
2026/08/30 32.21% 26.48% 11.09% 5.24% 5.04% 5.5% 4.39% 1.13% 0.42% 0.1%
2026/08/31 32.94% 27.85% 12.87% 5.66% 4.72% 3.85% 3.42% 0.9% 0.47% 0.14%
  • britishgas.co.uk
  • octopus.energy
  • edfenergy.com
  • moneysupermarket.com
  • eonnext.com
  • scottishpower.co.uk
  • uswitch.com
  • hypervolt.co.uk
  • confused.com
  • loveenergysavings.com

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In August 2026, British Gas led PPC spend, peaking at 38.05% on the 8th. Octopus Energy showed steady growth, ending at 27.85%. EDF Energy fluctuated, closing at 12.87%. Moneysupermarket.com and E.ON Next had moderate shares, while Scottish Power and Uswitch saw varied trends. Hypervolt.co.uk, Confused.com, and Love Energy Savings maintained lower spend shares.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/08/01 149
2026/08/02 165
2026/08/03 158
2026/08/04 171
2026/08/05 165
2026/08/06 168
2026/08/07 152
2026/08/08 140
2026/08/09 147
2026/08/10 153
2026/08/11 147
2026/08/12 150
2026/08/13 156
2026/08/14 163
2026/08/15 141
2026/08/16 146
2026/08/17 148
2026/08/18 140
2026/08/19 138
2026/08/20 139
2026/08/21 144
2026/08/22 143
2026/08/23 133
2026/08/24 140
2026/08/25 158
2026/08/26 162
2026/08/27 166
2026/08/28 163
2026/08/29 152
2026/08/30 161
2026/08/31 156

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August saw fluctuating advertiser numbers, peaking at 171 on August 4th, then declining to 133 by August 23rd, before stabilizing at 156.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
britishgas.co.uk 1.98%
octopus.energy 0.63%
hypervolt.co.uk 0.21%
moneysupermarket.com 0.16%
evec.co.uk 0.09%
confused.com -0.24%
eonnext.com -0.35%
edfenergy.com -0.36%
uswitch.com -0.75%
batterseapowerstation.co.uk -1.01%

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British Gas surged with a 1.98% click share increase, while Battersea Power Station dropped by 1.01%. Octopus Energy gained 0.63%, contrasting Uswitch’s 0.75% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date britishgas.co.uk octopus.energy edfenergy.com eonnext.com moneysupermarket.com scottishpower.co.uk uswitch.com hypervolt.co.uk batterseapowerstation.co.uk confused.com
2026/08/01 25.08% 19.57% 12.82% 5.39% 2.68% 3.37% 5% 1.33% 2.14% 2.05%
2026/08/02 30.21% 21.92% 10.29% 4.59% 2.39% 4.87% 3.84% 0.9% 1.32% 2.24%
2026/08/03 33.54% 16.03% 15.63% 5.46% 2.11% 3.68% 6.08% 0.57% 0% 2.27%
2026/08/04 26.56% 20.06% 12.22% 4.47% 2.96% 2.59% 4.27% 2.68% 4.13% 1.37%
2026/08/05 30.64% 20.79% 11.35% 5.51% 3.56% 3.31% 5.27% 1.41% 2.79% 1.37%
2026/08/06 31% 20.67% 11.55% 6.73% 4.94% 3.34% 3.22% 1.07% 2.33% 1.16%
2026/08/07 29.05% 20.24% 11.06% 9.69% 4.46% 4.02% 3.29% 1.15% 1.48% 1.19%
2026/08/08 41.33% 17.08% 12.02% 7.06% 3.53% 1.96% 3.48% 2.2% 2.22% 1.76%
2026/08/09 37.85% 17.78% 11.06% 8.01% 4.41% 1.56% 2.72% 0.95% 2.07% 2.19%
2026/08/10 35.01% 16.92% 10.47% 7.26% 2.91% 6.1% 4.65% 1.08% 2.73% 1.47%
2026/08/11 28.9% 20.07% 10.87% 9.03% 4.26% 6.47% 7.28% 1.08% 0% 1.41%
2026/08/12 30.4% 18.82% 9.92% 7.38% 1.87% 7.63% 7.75% 1.05% 1.28% 1.37%
2026/08/13 28.27% 18.11% 9.56% 7.3% 1.93% 6.17% 8.8% 0.89% 0% 1.47%
2026/08/14 28.27% 20.92% 9.96% 6% 3.37% 5.58% 6.36% 2.17% 1.18% 1.4%
2026/08/15 28.37% 21.24% 12.7% 6.1% 3.12% 6.48% 8.2% 2.75% 0% 1.84%
2026/08/16 24.57% 22.86% 9.89% 6.29% 3.43% 7.3% 9.18% 0.87% 1.35% 1.77%
2026/08/17 32.3% 24.25% 8.47% 4.91% 2.91% 5.58% 7.98% 0.67% 1.17% 1.27%
2026/08/18 31.89% 21.24% 9.18% 6.46% 3.4% 7.66% 5.81% 0.71% 0% 1.11%
2026/08/19 36.04% 16.02% 12.4% 5.41% 1.96% 4.08% 6.02% 1.2% 2.06% 0.97%
2026/08/20 38.78% 20.54% 9.72% 5.02% 2.65% 5.29% 3.95% 0.98% 0% 1.12%
2026/08/21 34.04% 17.26% 11.08% 6.11% 2.53% 4.51% 4.58% 0.9% 1.56% 1.06%
2026/08/22 41.99% 15.25% 13.09% 5.7% 4.85% 2.66% 2.2% 1.17% 1.45% 1.32%
2026/08/23 43.8% 15.12% 11.18% 5.91% 4.91% 3.28% 2.29% 1.18% 0% 1.39%
2026/08/24 35.78% 21.47% 11.44% 6% 3.61% 3.27% 2.69% 1.14% 3.08% 1.74%
2026/08/25 28.81% 20.78% 9.78% 6.73% 2.52% 5.41% 5.52% 1.13% 1.82% 0.7%
2026/08/26 35.51% 18.11% 8.98% 3.08% 2.28% 9.7% 7.29% 3.21% 0.96% 0.72%
2026/08/27 35.51% 18.68% 9.25% 6.19% 2.16% 6.15% 5.78% 3.61% 0.88% 0.45%
2026/08/28 34.91% 24.69% 11.28% 3.85% 2.67% 5.53% 2.86% 2.51% 1.07% 0.27%
2026/08/29 36.05% 28.66% 11.37% 3.74% 3.33% 3.05% 2.33% 2.4% 0% 0.3%
2026/08/30 36.05% 24.51% 8.7% 4.93% 2.62% 5.86% 3.93% 1.91% 0.88% 0.31%
2026/08/31 37.78% 24.7% 12.44% 4.59% 3.79% 3.05% 2.42% 1.48% 0.93% 0.38%
  • britishgas.co.uk
  • octopus.energy
  • edfenergy.com
  • eonnext.com
  • moneysupermarket.com
  • scottishpower.co.uk
  • uswitch.com
  • hypervolt.co.uk
  • batterseapowerstation.co.uk
  • confused.com

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British Gas led August with fluctuating impressions, peaking at 43.80% on the 23rd. Octopus Energy saw a steady rise, ending at 24.70%. EDF Energy maintained a moderate presence, while E.ON Next and others trailed.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric - Last month
  1. 1
    British Gas | Gas Boilers | British Gas Boiler Sale https://www.britishgas.co.uk › new-boiler › zero-apr

    Spread the cost of your new boiler and relax with a Which? Trusted Trader installation. Up to 3 years interest-free credit on selected boilers.

  2. 2
    EDF Energy https://www.edfenergy.com › energy › edf

    Gas & Electricity Quote — Proud to power over 3 million homes & businesses, as well as public services like the NHS. Compare our energy prices, get a quote and switch! Switch Today.

  3. 3
    Octopus Energy https://www.octopus.energy

    Find The Best Tariff For You — Our standard variable tariffs have always been priced below the Ofgem Energy Price Cap. Switch...

  4. 4
    Switch To Our Fixed Price Deal - Half Price Electricity* https://www.scottishpower.co.uk

    New Fixed Price Tariff. Switch Now For Peace Of Mind. Get An Online Quote Today.

  5. 5
    UK’s Cheapest Energy https://www.uw.co.uk

    Cheapest Energy in London — The UK's cheapest variable energy when you bundle. Trusted by over 1,000,000 homes. Voted best value energy supplier. Supplying over 3.6 million...

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In the competitive landscape of energy and utilities, British Gas entices with interest-free boiler financing, while EDF Energy highlights its vast customer base and public service support. Octopus Energy emphasizes affordability below the Ofgem cap, Scottish Power offers fixed-price peace of mind, and UW boasts London’s cheapest bundled energy.

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