Evaluating your energy options

Energy contracting is essential to get right, however, we believe the DfE’s recent guidance brings further complexity, budget risk and an unnecessary resource burden for schools.

In a recent Zenergi poll to school finance and estates leaders, 34% identified bill validation as the most valuable service within their energy procurement package, highlighting the importance of ongoing support.

When reviewing your renewal options, it’s essential to consider:

• Are services like bill validation and supplier management included?
• Do you have support when suppliers get it wrong?
• Will you be able to predict your budgets reasonably?
• Are the deals truly competitive?
• Will you have all the tools you need to help reduce consumption?

Schools face the challenge of securing best value while remaining compliant and adaptable in a fast-changing market. Traditional procurement frameworks often struggle to keep pace.

42% of our poll also valued compliance. Zenergi’s Dynamic Marketplace (DMP), offers flexibility and full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. Providing access to a continuously updated supplier base, it helps schools respond to market changes and achieve better value. It also enables half-hourly electricity “matching” of your usage with renewable generation, delivering savings on your non-commodity charges. Read more.