When was the last time you read a piece of energy news that was positive?

Seriously, it seems like all there is to read is doom and gloom articles lamenting the collapse of energy markets worldwide.

Which, if we’re honest, is pretty far from the truth. The lights are still on and our homes are still warm – it’s not quite doomsday yet.

For the energy-savvy who have remained cool and collected over the last few months of uncertainty – the current scenario offers an incredible opportunity.

Keep reading to find out more…

The ready-made alternative to fixed price contracts

Flexible contracts are a relatively new contract type that helps to pass on the benefits of the wholesale energy market to consumers. The price that consumers will pay for their energy is strongly dependent on the movements in wholesale market, meaning that there are opportunities presented during periods of volatility.

As you can imagine, flexible energy contracts are exactly that – flexible.

The predictable portion of customer energy use can be thought of as the bulk of their demand, with most businesses able to provide very accurate estimations of this through smart meters, sub-meters, and even energy audits. The peak is essentially the spike in demand outside of this predictable consumption – this then forms the tradeable volume that is able to be traded within flexible contracts.

You purchase too much energy and your baseload and peak volumes exceed your profile? Well, just sell the excess back to the supplier.

You don’t purchase enough energy to cover baseload and peak volumes? Well, just top up with a little extra.

Easy.

A fully flexible product

But it is not just the flexible contract itself that offers supreme control. Our method of delivering these contracts is not just a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

Because we understand that not all businesses are the same.

Our variety of flexible contract product options offers another chance to find what really suits you and your business. Simply enquire to begin the conversation, and we’ll do the rest.

Forward commodity pricing

Forward commodity pricing years into the future offers another exciting opportunity to tailor your energy exactly how you want it. Providing this level of information allows comparisons to periods already secured as well as highlighting any potential opportunities, now or in the future. Any month, quarter, or even season can be secured.

Monthly rate summaries and price build up

With the energy markets being so volatile, it seems like energy suppliers will pluck new rates out of thin air to slap onto their customer’s contracts.

“Where do these new rates come from? Why am I being overcharged? What is going on?”

This is not something we believe in.

Transparency is at the heart of everything we do. Because of this, our flexible contracts come with detailed price build-up and monthly rate summaries information.

Energy prices are a complex thing, but with us they don’t have to be. We explain how Commodity Rates, Losses, Shape Fees, Non-Commodity Costs, and Billed Rates come into play in an easy to understand, informative format.

On top of this, we believe in providing you with the top-quality data needed to run a successful business. Our monthly rate summaries provide detailed performance breakdowns of standardly tracked metrics like Shape Fees and Non-Commodity Costs.

After all, the more information you have the clearer it is to see the benefits of flexible contracts!

Cost benefit

Lastly, but most crucially – the cost benefit.

At a time where customers are being forced onto higher rate contracts against their will and struggling to make ends meet – energy costs have been thrust into the spotlight for scrutiny.

But, how do you benefit at a time when prices just keep rising and rising?

If you have a solid energy procurement strategy then you can still take advantage of the wholesale market through flexible energy contracts. You’re able to spread out the risk of purchasing energy throughout multiple purchasing points which helps to avoid an ‘all or nothing’ roll of the dice approach. The flexibility of these contract types also allows you and your business to alight your procurement strategy to wholesale market movements, rather than by fighting against it.

Relative to your competitors who remain on traditional (outdated) fixed (stifling) contracts, you will be grabbing an incredible deal on your energy…

Food for thought.

How to grab the benefits of flexible energy

Well, it’s easy.

It’s so easy in fact, you’ll question why you didn’t take action sooner.

Simply head on over to Energy Marketing and Trading and fill out the webform there.

Or, because we believe in doing energy better – you could reach us in a variety of ways!

(Unlike some suppliers, we actually do want to talk to you)

Call us on: 0131 610 8868

Email us at: info@energymarketingandtrading.co.uk

Visit our website at: https://energymarketingandtrading.co.uk/