Set your dates & targets.
Choose the market movements relevant to your electricity and gas renewals.
Smart Energy / Independent business energy advisers
Business energy
for manufacturers.
We help manufacturers arrange electricity and gas contracts, review the charges behind their bills and keep supplies organised. From one production site to a wider portfolio, your adviser stays involved beyond the renewal.
Prices, a supply review or both?
Share a recent bill or the supply details you have. Tell us whether you need your next contract or want us to review the existing setup.
Request a manufacturing energy review →No obligation to accept a quote · Commission explained before you agree
A named adviser
Someone who knows your supplies and stays involved after you sign.
Manufacturing experience
See our completed manufacturing capacity review ↗.
Independent advice
We arrange the contract. Your chosen supplier provides the energy.
Start with what you need
How can we help
your manufacturing business?
You might need renewal prices, a closer look at existing charges or help keeping several sites organised. Start with the position you are in.
01 / CONTRACTS
My contract is coming up.
Compare suitable supplier offers, understand the total cost and decide when to arrange the next contract.
Help with renewal 02 / CHARGES & SETUPCould we be paying for too much?
Review capacity, network banding, metering and potential relief, based on the actual supply position.
See what we can review 03 / ONGOING MANAGEMENTI need my supplies organised.
Keep contracts and renewal dates together, with portal access and an adviser for account support.
See ongoing supportYour next electricity & gas contract
Which offer fits
your production?
We compare offers using your consumption, contract dates and supply requirements. Tell us about shift patterns, planned machinery or changes in production so the comparison reflects your business.
Get manufacturing energy quotes Already have a renewal offer?
Include it with your enquiry. We can compare the cost, conditions and any variable elements alongside the other options.
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Is bespoke pricing appropriate?
For larger or more complex supplies, we consider bespoke supplier offers where appropriate. The meter arrangement, start date and consumption profile can all affect the options.
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What will it cost overall?
We compare unit rates alongside standing charges, capacity and relevant additional costs. We explain what is fixed, what can change and our commission before you agree.
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When should you arrange it?
For a high-consumption site, a small difference in the quoted rate can make a substantial difference to the budget. We discuss dates, available offers and the market with you. Gas and electricity can be considered separately. See why renewal timing matters.
High consumption / renewal timing
A small difference.
A bigger decision.
When energy use runs into millions of kWh, fractions of a penny matter. Give your next contract attention before the renewal deadline arrives.
Follow wholesale-market movements while your existing contract runs. We explain the context; you decide when to ask for current supplier prices.
Explore free renewal monitoringFree to join · No obligation to arrange your contract through us
Put the difference in pounds
Illustration
0.1p/kWh
3.0p/kWh
Annual unit-rate cost difference
Equivalent to approximately £833 a month
Annual use × quoted unit-rate difference, excluding VAT. The cost could be higher or lower. Consumption and other charges are held unchanged; this is not a saving forecast.
Know what has moved.
Get context for the wholesale change, alongside the wider costs that affect an offer.
Request prices. Or wait.
An alert starts a conversation. It does not commit you to a contract.
Wholesale movements do not translate directly into the same change in supplier quotes. Monitoring cannot guarantee the lowest price.
Look beyond the unit rate
Your site changes.
Does the setup still fit?
A supply can carry decisions made years ago. Different equipment, fewer shifts or a change of use can be a reason to review the charges you already pay.
We establish the supply position first and identify the relevant checks. We do not assume that every site can reduce every charge.
Still in contract?
Ask us to review your supply
Some capacity, metering and billing reviews can be considered during the existing term. The available route depends on your supply arrangements.
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Agreed capacity / kVA
Review half-hourly consumption data, maximum demand and agreed capacity against current and planned equipment needs. We establish the headroom the site needs before discussing any reduction with the network operator.
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TCR banding & standing charges
Check the recorded charging band and its basis. Where site circumstances or records warrant investigation, we establish the evidence and the applicable review route. Reducing agreed capacity does not automatically reduce the residual charging band; separate assessment and review rules apply.
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Metering & measurement class
Review whether the meter and settlement arrangements suit the supply. A Change of Measurement Class is a site-specific assessment, rather than an automatic saving.
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BICS & relevant electricity relief
The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) provides electricity cost relief from 2027 for eligible businesses. Eligibility depends on the applicable criteria and evidence, not just being a manufacturer. It is separate from the British Industry Supercharger. Use the checker for an initial assessment and current application information.
Start with the BICS checker ↗
Completed manufacturing client work
The site had changed.
The capacity hadn’t.
For an anonymised UK manufacturing business, we reviewed 24 months of demand and capacity history. The site was reserving considerably more capacity than its actual demand required.
The DNO confirmed the reduction from 1,000 kVA to 70 kVA, effective from 1 June 2026. The case study sets out the data, decision and calculation.
Read the manufacturing case study ↗From enquiry to next steps
What happens
when you contact us?
You don’t need to gather every document first. A bill is useful, but we can start with the site address and what you know about the supply.
- 01 / SHARE
Tell us what you need.
Choose a renewal quote, a review of existing charges, or both. Share a bill or the details you have, including any deadlines, production changes or supplier issues.
- 02 / ASSESS
We explain your options.
For renewals, we compare suitable offers and explain the total cost, terms and commission. For technical reviews, we establish the evidence, investigate the relevant charges and explain the available options and any fees.
- 03 / ARRANGE
You choose. We organise.
You agree the next action before we proceed. That may mean arranging a supplier contract or progressing an agreed review with the supplier or network operator. Your Smart Energy adviser stays involved.
New premises / new machinery
A change in production.
A change in supply needs?
Opening a site, adding equipment or relocating production can change what you need from the supply. We help coordinate metering and connection enquiries alongside contract planning.
Taking responsibility for new premises? We can also help establish the account position and progress the change of tenancy.
Explore metering & connections →What helps us get started
- 01 The site address and operating company.
- 02 Current supply information and known contract dates.
- 03 Planned equipment, production changes and expected timing.
- 04 Relevant bills, meter photographs or network correspondence.
Tell us early about any change. Capacity and connection requirements should be established before assuming the existing supply can support new machinery.
One production site or a portfolio
Your supplies together.
Your adviser involved.
Portal access gives you a place to view the supply and contract information we hold for your business. When the account needs explaining or resolving, you still have someone to speak to.
Open the client portal ↗We bring companies, supplies and renewal dates together while keeping each site’s requirements clear. Planned changes and account problems remain part of the conversation after the contract is arranged.
- 01 Site and supply information in one place.
- 02 Contract details and renewal dates.
- 03 A named adviser for account support.
Production sites
Workshops
Warehouses
Manufacturing groups
Before you enquire
What else would
you like to know?
Are you an energy supplier?
No. Smart Energy is an independent commercial energy consultancy. We help arrange the contract and support you with the account. Your chosen supplier provides and bills for the energy.
Can you help while we are still in contract?
Yes. We can plan your next renewal and consider capacity, metering or billing issues during the existing term. Any change depends on the supply arrangements. Asking for a review does not cancel your contract.
Do all manufacturers qualify for BICS?
No. Use the checker for an initial assessment. Eligibility depends on the applicable criteria and supporting evidence; manufacturing activity alone is not confirmation.
Can you review several sites and companies?
Yes. Include the supplies you manage and tell us about any sites opening, closing or changing use. We keep the individual companies, supply requirements and dates clear.
What information do you need?
A recent bill, site address and known contract dates are a useful starting point. Technical reviews may require further demand, capacity, meter or network information. We explain what is needed.
How are you paid?
Where commission is included in a supply contract, it is paid by the supplier and explained in writing before you agree. If a separate review requires a fee, we agree its scope, fees and terms with you before that work proceeds. There is no obligation to accept a quote.
Speak to Smart Energy
Let’s look at your
manufacturing energy.
A recent bill is a good place to start.
If you don’t have one, tell us what you know.
Prefer to talk? 0151 459 3388
Your next step
How can we help?
Request a manufacturing energy review Upload a bill or answer a few questions. Our team will review the details with you. Ask our team a question Email info@smart-energy.uk about your contracts, charges or account support.No obligation to accept a quote. Commission explained before you agree.
