CASE STUDY: EDUCATION PROVIDER
The Challenge
Our client, a major education provider with over 250 sites, was heading towards contract expiry at the end of the financial year. At the same time, they were managing a complex acquisition that slowed internal decisions and left them exposed to rolling onto default energy rates – significantly higher than the market. To make matters tougher, the departure of a key internal contact stalled progress even further, putting their budget at risk of avoidable cost blowouts.
The Solution
he client’s organisational buyout created uncertainty and slowed decisions on their energy strategy. On top of this, key personnel changes disrupted communication and delayed approvals. Utilizer stayed proactive throughout – keeping the client across market movements and pricing trends so they were ready to act when the time came. Although the contract lapsed in June, we moved quickly once approvals landed in late July, negotiating a competitive agreement at standard market rates. By negotiationg to backdate the deal with the retailer, we cut electricity costs by around 25% and helped the client avoid costly penalties.
