Chris Horsley

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Welcome to our Weekly Newsletter 17th July

At Energy Costs Managed, we believe energy procurement should never be one size fits all. With wholesale energy markets continuing to fluctuate, we work closely with every client to develop a tailored purchasing strategy that helps manage risk, reduce utility costs and secure contracts with confiden...
17.07.26 01:25 PM - Comment(s)
Golf Club Energy Efficiency: How Smart Energy Management Can Cut Operating Costs

Running a successful golf club involves much more than maintaining fairways and greens. Behind every great club is a clubhouse, changing facilities, kitchens, bars, pro shops and operational areas that all rely on energy every day.

With rising operating costs continuing to put pressure on golf clubs ...

16.07.26 12:56 PM - Comment(s)
How Gyms and Leisure Facilities Can Lower Their Energy Bills

Energy costs are one of the biggest operational challenges facing gyms, health clubs and leisure facilities across the UK. With large areas to heat, extensive lighting requirements, changing facilities, showers, swimming pools and energy-intensive equipment, leisure businesses often consume signific...

15.07.26 09:13 AM - Comment(s)
How Garden Centres Can Reduce Energy Costs During Peak Seasons

Garden centres are unique retail businesses with significant energy demands throughout the year. From heated plant areas and large retail spaces to cafés, lighting displays and seasonal events, energy is essential to creating the customer experience that keeps visitors returning.

However, with rising...

14.07.26 09:06 AM - Comment(s)
Why Are Business Energy Bills Still So High? Understanding the Factors Behind Rising Costs

For many UK businesses, energy costs continue to be a major concern. Although wholesale energy prices have moved away from the extreme highs experienced during the energy crisis, many organisations are still paying significantly more for electricity and gas than they were in previous years.

Rising bu...

13.07.26 12:06 PM - Comment(s)
How Pubs, Bars and Restaurants Can Reduce Utility Costs Without Cutting Service Quality

Running a pub, bar or restaurant in the UK has never been more financially challenging. Rising food costs, staffing pressures, and increasing overheads mean that margins are often under constant strain. While many operators focus heavily on supplier costs and labour efficiency, utility expenses are ...

11.07.26 09:50 AM - Comment(s)
Welcome to our Weekly Newsletter 10th July


At Energy Costs Managed, we believe energy consultancy should never be one size fits all. We work closely with every client to develop a tailored energy procurement strategy, helping businesses manage risk, reduce utility costs and make informed purchasing decisions with confidence.


Where Are Energy ...




10.07.26 01:26 PM - Comment(s)
The Hidden Utility Costs Running Your Golf Club (Most Clubs Overlook These)

Running a golf club in the UK involves far more than maintaining the course and managing memberships. Behind the scenes, a significant proportion of operating costs are tied up in utilities and essential services that often receive far less scrutiny than they should.


While energy bills tend to attrac...


08.07.26 12:40 PM - Comment(s)
Why Waste Contracts Auto-Renew (and How Businesses Get Stuck)

Many UK businesses are unaware that waste management contracts typically include automatic renewal clauses. These clauses mean that unless specific action is taken before the end of the agreed term, the contract will continue often on revised terms, a new fixed period, or with built-in price increas...

06.07.26 09:00 AM - Comment(s)
Welcome to our Weekly Newsletter 3rd July

At Energy Costs Managed, we believe energy consultancy should never be one size fits all. We work closely with every client to develop a tailored energy procurement strategy, helping businesses manage risk, reduce utility costs and make informed purchasing decisions with confidence.


Planning Ahead fo...



03.07.26 12:44 PM - Comment(s)