Renewable Energy Procurement
Meet your sustainability goals while maintaining cost efficiencies with a renewable energy contract
Green energy should be readily available, financially viable, and easy to purchase. However, renewable energy procurement can be complex which, makes it easy to choose a traditional energy contract and overlook green options.
At Professional Energy Services, we understand that sustainability is not just a responsibility to meet net-zero goals, but a strategic advantage for all our clients. By pairing deep industry expertise with strategic partnerships, we make the transition to green energy simpler and support you with lowering your carbon footprint while safeguarding your financial health. Whether you’re exploring solar arrays for a single facility or seeking a renewable energy sourced power supply, our flexible, tailored approach ensures a smooth journey from planning to ongoing green energy management.
What Is Renewable Energy Procurement?
Renewable energy procurement refers to how organisations secure electricity or gas generated from sustainable sources such as solar, wind, hydro, biomass, or geothermal, instead of relying on fossil fuels. This can involve various strategies, including signing contracts with green energy suppliers, installing on-site renewable systems, purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs) and negotiating power purchase agreements (PPAs) from energy generators. By adopting these approaches, businesses can lower their carbon footprint, align with sustainability goals like net-zero targets, and manage costs effectively.
Benefits of Renewable Energy Contracts:
- A significant factor in supporting Work net zero and environmental goals.
- Improves external brand image and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Reduces carbon footprint and external environmental benefits.
- Reducing market exposure and risks from grid failure when generating your own renewable energy on-site.
3 Steps to Procuring Renewable Energy
1) Assessment & Strategy
We start with a review of your current energy consumption, sustainability objectives, and risk tolerance. From this foundation, we craft a customised roadmap that outlines the best mix of solutions—whether on-site generation, power purchase agreements (PPAs), or renewable energy certificates (RECs).
2) Market Analysis & Sourcing
Next, we tap into our extensive network of leading green energy providers to pinpoint optimal contracts for your specific needs. Factoring in regional market dynamics, regulatory considerations, and technology options, we deliver solutions that meet both operational and financial.
3) Negotiation & Contract Execution
We negotiate favourable terms that balance price stability, flexibility, and environmental impact. At Professional Energy Services we provide full access to varied green business tariffs that ensures you can confidently meet both your budgetary and sustainability goals.
Strategies for Renewable Energy Procurement
There are multiple strategies when procuring renewable energy for your businesses. At Professional Energy Services, our consultants work to understand your needs and determine the best strategy for you. With our specialist network of energy suppliers and generators, we have a wide range of options to tailor different types of green contracts for our clients that provide certainty in receiving green energy and the necessary certificates to evidence your renewable credentials.
When procuring an energy contract from a supplier, to prove that the energy you have purchased is from renewable sources, a renewable energy certificate (REC) is required. These come in the form of a Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) or Guarantees of Origin (GoD). Such certification is necessary because energy suppliers receive their energy from the national grid, which is supplied by energy generators of all types and this energy is a mix of fossil fuels and renewables. Energy suppliers that can verify their energy comes from renewable sources are issued RECs, which businesses then purchase to prove their energy supply is renewable. At Professional Energy Services, we can help you procure green energy contracts and find cost effective REGOs from our network of suppliers so you can prove your energy is green.
With this strategy your energy contract is direct with a renewable energy producer. The price of the electricity is agreed with the producer and usually an agreement will last much longer than a traditional contract with a supplier and can be as long as 10-15 years. This provides your business with more certainty around your energy prices as they will be less affected by the volatile market changes. By procuring energy directly from an energy producer and not an energy supplier, you can demonstrate your energy is from a renewable source. This clear intent of using renewable energy cannot be compared to a contract with a standard energy supplier.
One option of renewable energy procurement involves procuring the energy yourself by installing renewable infrastructure on your own sites to create your own green energy. This method provides the advantage of lower long-term costs once breaking even on the initial set up costs and being less reliant on the national grid, which is advantageous if there is ever any supply issues. At Professional Energy Services, or consultants can perform a site inspection and identify any opportunities for solar, wind, hydro or biomass and geothermal energy generation and work with our network of contractors to install these for you. Our energy consultants will provide on-going maintenance and support to ensure you maximise as much renewable energy as possible from your newly installed infrastructure.
Ongoing Green Energy Management
Regardless of the strategy you take, and after your renewable energy contract is in place, our service doesn’t just end there. We provide ongoing energy management by monitoring performance, tracking market fluctuations, and making strategic adjustments to maintain cost savings, compliance, and risk mitigation. Through transparent reporting and continuous engagement, we help you stay proactive in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. In addition, we can deliver green energy services on top of all our procured renewable contracts, such as:
- Reducing your carbon footprint
- Setting up and managing carbon offset schemes
- Supporting you with environmental energy compliance:
Why Choose PES?
Every energy partnership should foster both environmental progress and financial stability, and that’s precisely what we deliver. Here’s how we stand apart:
- Experience working with FTSE 500
PES have catered for specific renewable credentials for some of the largest businesses globally, including those in the FTSE 500. - Unmatched Industry Insight
Our experts constantly track energy markets, green policy shifts, and emerging technologies. - Customised, Data-Driven Strategies
We begin every collaboration by performing a complementary energy audit to understand your operational needs, usage patterns, and risk tolerance. These insights inform tailored procurement roadmaps that balance sustainability targets with cost optimisation and risk mitigation. - Transparent, Trustworthy Partnerships
From contract evaluation through long-term performance reviews, we maintain clear communication and comprehensive reporting. No hidden fees, no cryptic jargon, just actionable intelligence that empowers confident decision-making. - End-to-End Support
Beyond identifying and negotiating renewable energy agreements, we deliver ongoing guidance and real-time market intelligence. This ensures you can adapt to evolving regulations, capitalise on pricing opportunities, and future-proof your energy strategy.
Partner with Professional Energy Services and discover how a strategic shift to renewables can enable you to meet your environmental goals, enhance your brand reputation and still be financially viable.
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