Energy Procurement for Care Homes
This is a working draft. The headings below are the framework we will fill in. If you have material to contribute, please get in touch.
How care home energy use differs from typical commercial
Care homes run a 24/7 base load with predictable peaks at meal services, laundry cycles and bath times. Procurement strategy should reflect that profile, not a generic SME shape.
Broker vs. direct supply
A broker that earns commission from the supplier has a structural conflict. Look for a fixed fee or a transparent commission disclosure on every quote.
Contract length and break clauses
Most operators we speak to default to 12-month contracts because nobody wants to commit longer in a volatile market. The right answer depends on whether you have a half-hourly meter and how much risk you can carry.
What we are still working on
Real comparative quotes from three brokers, anonymised, with the commission structure visible. If you want to share yours, we will anonymise and publish.