EnergyHow to reduce 30% of your SME's energy costs in 2026
8 minMar 15, 2026
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Buildness Energy Team
Energy Consultants
In 2026, the Portuguese electricity market for businesses is more competitive than ever, with prices 12% below 2022 peaks.
Regulated vs. liberalized market: the essentials
In the liberalized market, the price is negotiated directly with the supplier.
- Fixed tariff: set price during contract (1 to 3 years)
- Indexed tariff: linked to spot market
- Mixed tariff: combines fixed and indexed components
In 2023, companies with indexed tariffs saved an average of 18% versus fixed tariffs contracted at 2022 peaks.
The power of volume negotiation
Buildness Energy aggregates consumption from dozens of clients to negotiate conditions that individual SMEs could never achieve.
Buildness Energy clients save an average of 14% versus standard market price.
Risks to consider
The liberalized market has clear advantages but also risks that need to be managed.
- Volatility of indexed prices
- Penalizing exit clauses in long contracts
- Supplier customer service quality
The liberalized energy market is a real opportunity for SMEs. Buildness Energy provides a free bill analysis with no commitment.
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