BATTLE AGAINST RISING
ENERGY COSTS.
What is Collective Energy Buying?
S
MEs can find the battle against
rising energy costs
overwhelming, but working with
other business through collective
energy buying could prove an
effective way of getting a better
deal. By combining with other
small businesses, SMEs can gain
access to flexible contracts which
are usually only available to larger
organisations, giving them more
purchasing power and less risk.
Working with other similar business on
a flexible contract, SMEs are able to take
advantage of market price drops to avoid
paying high energy rates. This method of
purchasing ‘little and often’ will give SMEs
access to the best rates, and reduce supplier
risk premiums.
It doesn’t have to be hard work - collective
energy buying is implemented by a central
decision making body, appointed by the
members of the purchasing collective. Ideally
www.energ.co.uk/procurement
this would be a specialist broker with market
knowledge who can continually manage
purchase requirements.
take advantage of
market price drops
to avoid paying
high energy rates
A worthwhile alternative for SMEs, consider
collective energy buying for greater flexibility
and cost savings in 2014.
Watch our animation now to find out how
collective purchasing could help your
business.
Watch the animation now
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