Corporate Energy
Whether you’re a high-consuming single-site business or managing energy across multiple locations, we specialise in arranging, negotiating and managing business energy contracts for our clients.
Our Approach
Understanding your needs
Every business is unique, which is why we take the time to understand your exact requirements and priorities before shaping a strategy that’s right for your business. Whether your focus is renewable energy or long-term cost management, we tailor our solutions accordingly.
Independent Supplier Comparison
We work independently across our panel of trusted UK energy suppliers. We manage the process of comparing options and negotiating terms on your behalf, so you can be confident you are making the best-informed decision for your business energy. We handle the process to make your energy procurement and management as time efficient as possible.
Market Insight
Our experts monitor wholesale electricity and gas markets closely, helping you stay ahead of market movements and take advantage of key changes impacting wholesale energy prices.
Securing Your Contract
Once the right option has been identified, we manage the process of securing your new agreement. For businesses with multiple sites or complex meter portfolios, this stage requires careful coordination and attention to detail. Our expert team works closely with suppliers to ensure contracts are correctly structured and implemented, providing a smooth transition into your new energy agreement.
Energy Management & Ongoing Support
Your dedicated account manager provides ongoing support throughout the term of your agreement, implementing our cost optimisation tools and remaining on hand to assist with any queries or support you may require.
Supporting your energy strategy
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Fixed energy contracts provide businesses with price certainty by locking in rates for the duration of the agreement. We help our clients secure competitive fixed-price contracts across our panel of trusted suppliers.
We ensure contracts are structured to protect against fluctuations in both wholesale and non-commodity energy costs, helping businesses manage energy expenditure with greater certainty and confidence.
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Flexible energy contracts allow you to spread your purchasing and potential selling decisions over multiple points in time to provide long-term cost control.
On request, we work with you to align your procurement strategy with your risk profile, ensuring the contract structure supports your business needs.
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In addition to procurement, we help businesses reduce unnecessary charges with our energy billing review practices, ensuring you only pay for what you use and there are no additional or unnecessary costs.
Our cost optimisation services include:
Bill audits to spot avoidable charges and inconsistencies
KVA (capacity) reviews to identify and correct over-allocated supply capacity
TCR (Targeted Charging Review) checks to minimise standing charges where possible
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We understand how important it is to meet sustainability goals. Whether you’re aiming to reduce emissions or strengthen your ESG profile, we are committed to helping businesses transition to renewable energy without compromising performance or cost.
Our green energy procurement includes:
100% renewable electricity and green gas options
Tariffs backed by recognised schemes
Supplier comparisons tailored to your sustainability targets
Industries we commonly support
Manufacturing
Manufacturing plays a vital role in the UK economy, supporting millions of jobs and powering production across a wide range of industries. Energy is often a significant operational cost for manufacturers, making efficient procurement essential. We work closely with manufacturing businesses to understand their energy usage and identify opportunities to secure competitive contracts that support long-term cost control.
Hospitality
From independent restaurants and hotels to large venues and leisure facilities, the hospitality sector operates in a dynamic and energy-intensive environment. At Shoto Energy we work with hospitality businesses to understand their unique usage patterns and secure energy contracts that help manage costs while supporting smooth day-to-day operations.
Retail
The retail sector continues to evolve rapidly as businesses adapt to changing consumer behaviour and operating costs. With many retailers operating across multiple locations, managing utilities efficiently is essential. We support retail businesses by simplifying energy procurement and ensuring suppliers and contracts are aligned with operational needs, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional experiences to your customers.
Energy Contract Review
Our Process
Getting started
Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
Reviewing your energy information
We begin by obtaining a Letter of Authority (LOA) which allows us to act on your behalf and speak directly with your energy suppliers. This gives us permission to gather the necessary information relating to your energy but does not obligate you to use our services.
Supplier engagement & contract review
We will then gather the necessary data from your suppliers and perform an audit of your current contract terms as well as detailed checks to ensure all your relevant agreements are correct.
Findings & recommendations
We will be back in touch to deliver our findings, understand your business’s long-term energy strategy, and explore any sustainability objectives. We will provide a comprehensive report outlining the information gathered from your current and prospective suppliers, ensuring you have everything needed to make an informed decision on your next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Alongside procurement, we can review your energy billing to identify avoidable costs through bill audits, KVA capacity reviews and TCR checks.
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Cost management — securing suitable contracts aligned to your business needs and market conditions.
Improved forecasting — greater visibility over expected energy spend, using historical usage data.
Stronger renewal planning — stay ahead of market movements and take advantage of key changes impacting wholesale energy prices.
Data and insight — access to tools and reporting to support ongoing energy management.
Reduced billing risk — improved visibility helps identify inconsistencies and avoid unnecessary charges.
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Even small changes in unit rates can have a meaningful impact at scale.
For example, a 1p per kWh difference applied to 1,000,000 kWh of annual usage would equate to a £10,000 difference per annum.
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Businesses are typically considered corporate energy customers when they have higher energy consumption, multiple sites, or more complex energy requirements. These organisations often require tailored procurement strategies, bespoke supplier pricing, and more detailed contract management compared to standard SME energy contracts.