Energy Procurement & Management for UK Businesses
Lower your energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint, and access funded audits, solar, EV charging, and expert energy management through a single trusted partner.
Your energy bill is your biggest carbon reduction opportunity
For most UK SMEs, energy is the single largest source of controllable carbon emissions and one of the fastest routes to measurable cost savings. Getting your energy right does not just reduce your bills — it directly improves your carbon footprint, strengthens your sustainability credentials, and supports your net-zero targets.
SBS brings together energy procurement, renewable technologies, and intelligent management software under one roof, connecting every saving directly to your carbon reduction plan.
See how energy links to your Net-Zero Program →Cut energy costs with better procurement
Access whole-of-market energy contracts through our procurement specialists, not just panel deals from a single broker.
Reduce your carbon footprint at source
Every kWh saved or generated on-site reduces the energy you buy from the grid, which flows directly into your annual carbon footprint report.
Access funded support in your area
Funded energy audits are available through local authority programmes in eligible areas. We will tell you what you qualify for.
Everything connects to your carbon data
Energy savings are captured in your SBS carbon footprint and reflected in your Carbon Reduction Plan, strengthening your compliance position.
Energy services for UK businesses
From procurement to generation to management, every service connects back to your sustainability goals.
Energy Procurement
Whole-of-market energy procurement for electricity and gas, securing competitive contracts and ensuring your supply aligns with renewable energy targets.
- Whole-of-market tender and comparison
- Electricity and gas contracts
- Renewable tariff options
- Contract renewal management
Energy Management Software
Real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and actionable dashboards that give you full visibility over your energy consumption and costs.
- Live consumption dashboards
- Half-hourly data analysis
- Cost and carbon reporting
- Anomaly detection and alerts
- Integration with your carbon footprint
Solar PV & Self-Generation
Feasibility, funding guidance, and installation support for commercial solar PV systems, reducing your reliance on grid power.
- Rooftop and ground-mount solar PV
- Battery storage options
- ROI and payback modelling
- Grant and finance signposting
- Carbon saving projections
EV Charging Infrastructure
Workplace and commercial EV charging point supply, installation, and management, supporting the transition to electric vehicles for staff and visitors.
- Workplace EV charger installation
- Smart charging and load management
- Fleet electrification planning
- OZEV grant guidance
- Supports fleet decarbonisation
Energy Audits & Analysis
Independent energy audits that identify waste, prioritise improvements, and deliver a clear action plan with projected cost and carbon savings.
- Site energy survey and audit
- Consumption and waste analysis
- Priority improvement roadmap
- Funded through UK Shared Prosperity Fund in eligible LA areas
- Aligned to ESOS requirements
Energy & Carbon Reduction Strategy
A joined-up strategy connecting your energy investments to your carbon reduction plan, ensuring every initiative is measured and reported accurately.
- Carbon baseline from energy data
- Reduction target setting
- Linked to SBS Net-Zero Program
- Annual progress reporting
- Supports PPN 006 and SECR compliance
Is your business eligible for a funded energy audit?
Through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and local authority programmes, eligible businesses in certain areas can access fully or partially funded energy audits at no direct cost.
SBS has delivered funded energy and sustainability programmes across the North East and Yorkshire through multiple local authority partnerships. We can tell you whether your business qualifies and handle the process end to end.
Funded audits are time-limited and subject to area eligibility. Speak to us now to check your eligibility before programmes close.
How funded audits work
From eligibility check to action plan in 4 steps
Eligibility check
We confirm whether your business and location qualify for funded support through current local authority programmes.
Site survey and data collection
An independent audit of your premises, energy data, equipment, and usage patterns.
Audit report and recommendations
A prioritised improvement plan with projected cost savings, carbon savings, and payback periods.
Implementation support
We help you act on recommendations, connecting you to the right suppliers, grants, and finance options.
Every energy saving feeds your carbon reduction plan
Energy is not separate from your sustainability strategy. It is the foundation of it. SBS connects your energy data directly to your carbon footprint, targets, and reporting.
Carbon Baseline
Your energy use is the primary source of business carbon emissions. We measure it accurately using GHG Protocol methodology.
Carbon Reduction Plan
Energy investments flow directly into your Carbon Reduction Plan, supporting PPN 006 compliance and public sector tender requirements.
Annual Reporting
Energy savings are tracked year on year in your carbon footprint report, demonstrating measurable progress to clients, lenders, and commissioners.
Net-Zero Targets
Your energy decarbonisation roadmap aligns with your net-zero targets, giving you a clear, credible pathway to achieving them.
From first call to measurable savings
A straightforward process designed around your time as a business owner.
Free energy review
A 30-minute call to understand your current energy set-up, costs, and ambitions. We identify your biggest opportunities straight away.
Recommendations & options
We present a clear set of options: procurement, audit, renewables, software, or a combination, with projected savings for each.
Implementation
We manage the process, coordinate with suppliers, and handle paperwork, keeping you informed without overwhelming you.
Measure & report
Savings are tracked and fed into your carbon footprint and sustainability reporting, so the value is visible inside and outside your business.
Ready to cut costs and carbon at the same time?
Book a free 30-minute energy review with our team. No obligation, no jargon, just a clear picture of what is possible for your business.
