Make savings, even when energy prices swing

21st April 2026

The UK energy system is changing fast. We’re generating more power from wind and solar and relying less on gas.

That’s great news for carbon reduction, but it also creates a new reality for businesses: prices can swing, and local capacity can be tight at exactly the times you need it most.

So, the question isn’t only “How do we use less energy?” It’s increasingly “When do we use it, and can we be a bit smarter about it?”

What this means for your bills
Renewables are plentiful, but they’re not constant. When generation is high, prices can fall. When the wind drops or demand rises, costs can jump. That’s why managing energy is now as much about timing and flexibility as it is about efficiency.

3 ways egg is helping local businesses cut costs (without cutting output)

• Generate on site: we help assess and deliver solar PV so you can produce more of your own electricity and rely less on the grid.
• Shift what you can: using half-hourly data, we identify flexible loads you can move (for example EV charging, pre-heating, or certain processes) into better-value periods.
• Reduce peak exposure: we pinpoint the short spikes that drive costs and help you smooth them out, often by adjusting start-up routines and heating and cooling schedules.

A local retailer with several stores was seeing cost spikes on weekday late afternoons and early evenings, driven by the combined load of refrigeration, lighting and store warm-up as footfall increased. After egg reviewed their half-hourly data and peak-time profile, they identified a few practical changes. Those included adjusting opening and closing routines, fine-tuning heating and cooling schedules, and shifting non-urgent charging (for example staff/van charging) out of peak windows.

The result was lower peak-related costs, with savings showing up across the next few bills.

Start with visibility, then choose the right solutions
egg’s Energy Management service helps local businesses get a clear picture of how energy is being used across sites, spot waste, and prioritise improvements, based on real data rather than guesswork.

From there, we can help connect the insight to the right next steps, whether that’s solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, heat or LED upgrades, so you can invest with confidence and build a plan that reduces cost and supports long-term resilience.

Here's what our energy experts say

 Zak Barker, Chartered Energy Manager at egg, said:

“Many local businesses can feel that energy costs are changing, but they don’t always have clear visibility of what’s driving their bills across different sites. Energy management provides that clarity. It helps you spot inefficiencies and take a more strategic approach to when and how you use energy.”

Paul Almond, CEO at egg, added:

“As the energy system evolves, more local businesses are recognising the value of understanding energy use across their sites. That understanding is what allows you to reduce waste, control costs and make confident decisions about the future. If you want to explore where savings may exist, we’re always happy to have that conversation.”

Book a call now for a no-obligation energy assessment at: consultancy@egg.com