Energy Strategy Without Alignment Is Costing You More Than You Think

You already know energy is expensive. But are you sure you’re not overpaying?

If you’re managing energy procurement one contract at a time, or relying on a monthly bill to spot inefficiencies, you’re almost certainly losing margin, whether through poor pricing, unmanaged usage, or both.

In 2023, UK manufacturers paid an average of £258/MWh, the highest industrial electricity cost in Europe (Financial Times). And as of mid-2025, prices remain high. But that’s only part of the picture.

The real cost drivers? How you buy energy, and how you use it.

The Commercial Risks Hiding in Your Energy Strategy

Across energy-intensive sectors we’re seeing the same issues again and again:

Disjointed contracts across sites

Different end dates, rates, and suppliers make it impossible to buy smartly at scale. That fragmentation leads to higher costs, missed opportunities, and unnecessary admin.

No real-time insight into usage

Without sub-metering or circuit-level data, it’s easy to miss night-time overuse, machinery faults, or unnecessary spikes. That wasted energy translates directly into lost revenue.

Procurement and operations misaligned

Energy decisions are often handled in isolation, with procurement solely focused on price, and operations blind to what they’re consuming. That gap makes it harder to reduce cost or carbon with confidence.

Government Relief Won’t Save You

The UK government has promised help through a plan to raise network charge discounts for energy-intensive firms from 60% to 90% by 2026, delivering up to £420 million in annual savings (Gov.uk).

From 2027, the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will cut electricity costs by around £35–40/MWh for 7,000 eligible businesses through levy exemptions.

But most small and mid-sized manufacturers still face:

• High non-commodity charges, which now make up 40–60% of a typical bill (Make UK)
• Volatile wholesale costs, with prices still fluctuating sharply depending on timing and volume
• Complex eligibility rules, meaning relief schemes may not apply to your sites

Without a joined-up strategy, those risks stay with you, regardless of government policy.

Two Fixes That Change Everything: Alignment + Visibility

At Tritility, we help businesses solve two core problems:

1. Portfolio Alignment

We assess every meter across your estate and align your contracts into one centralised portfolio. That allows you to:

• Avoid out-of-sync renewals and supplier creep
• Buy strategically, fixed, flex or hybrid, based on usage profile
• Secure better terms through consolidated volume

2. Energy Monitoring

Using our in-house Energy Metrics platform, we give you clear, circuit-level visibility of usage. You’ll see:

• What’s running overnight or out of spec
• Where peak charges are avoidable
• How each process or shift impacts consumption

Swire Energy: £300,000 Saved by Knowing What Was Running (and When)

Swire Energy operates across 32 global sites. When they came to Tritility, they couldn’t see which locations, or equipment, were responsible for unexpected spikes and overnight draw.

We deployed Energy Metrics across key facilities. The data showed machines running after hours, outdated assets drawing excessive base load, and waste that had previously gone unnoticed.

By acting on this insight, they achieved £300,000 in annual energy savings, and slashed unnecessary emissions.

APS Group: Fixing Chiller Overuse with Line-Level Monitoring

APS, the UK’s leading tomato producer, was battling high electricity usage in its packing and storage operations. Chillers were running constantly, but no one knew exactly how much energy they were consuming.

We installed meters directly on their packing lines and chillers. Within days, we identified overuse tied to ambient conditions and poor control settings.

APS acted fast, adjusting schedules and settings, and significantly reduced both cost and carbon output.

What You Can Do Before Your Next Renewal

Here’s what our clients are doing to reduce exposure and regain control:

• Bringing all contracts into one managed portfolio
• Monitoring energy down to machine or line level
• Making procurement decisions based on demand profile, not just unit rate
• Using Energy Metrics data to inform CapEx, maintenance, and shift planning

Book Your Free Multi-Site Energy Health Check

Before you renew another contract or invest in upgrades, get a clear view of:

• Your current supplier and contract footprint
• Usage insights across sites and peak periods
• Wasted energy and cost reduction opportunities
• Your eligibility for upcoming government schemes
• Where strategic change delivers margin, not just savings

There’s no cost and no obligation. Just a clear commercial assessment of where you stand, and where you could be. Book your energy health check today.