Independent Buyers manages one of the largest energy negotiating pools in the UK and as such
is able to help even the largest of electricity and/or gas users. Participating members benefit
from hands-on support, market intelligence and access to industry leading e-market
reverse-auction technology.
As the amount of energy that a business uses is pretty much constant year-on-year, there are
just three price drivers that affect the prices that are able to be negotiated.
Firstly, timing is the most important factor and hence every member receives a weekly
Energy Price Update, written by some of the energy market’s leading forecasters. In addition
to commentary on the underlying trends and market influences the weekly brief includes
a simple
guide to when it is best to renegotiate your contracts.
Secondly, the preparation of information is important to minimise the suppliers’ perceived
risk and hence give them the confidence to quote competitively. As a consequence time is
spent with all members to give suppliers an understanding of a member’s energy profile.
Thirdly, the most competitive pressure is brought to bear in the negotiating process.
To achieve this we undertake an online reverse auction using one of the major
energy trading platforms.
If you would like to download an example of a Weekly Energy Update please click here