Chris Horsley

Blog by Chris Horsley

The Complete Guide to Reducing Energy Costs in UK Garden Centres

Garden centres are one of the most energy intensive businesses in the UK. Between heating greenhouses, lighting large retail spaces, running irrigation systems, cafés, and seasonal displays, energy costs in garden centres can quickly escalate and having a structured energy management plan for both p...

Chris Horsley
11.02.26 03:23 PM - Comment(s)
Welcome to our Weekly Newsletter 6th February 2026

At Energy Costs Managed, we pride ourselves on being energy consultants with a difference.


Unlike many in our industry, we go beyond just sourcing energy supply contracts, in this weeks newsletter you can keep up to date with this weeks changes to wholesale energy pricing, a short summary of market c...


Chris Horsley
06.02.26 02:53 PM - Comment(s)
How Regular Energy Bill Validation Can Save Your Business Thousands

For many UK businesses, energy bills are treated as a fixed overhead something to be paid and forgotten about. But what if those bills are wrong?

In reality, energy billing errors are far more common than most businesses realise, and without regular checks, those errors can quietly cost companies tho...

Chris Horsley
04.02.26 01:21 PM - Comment(s)
Monthly Energy Update: Janury 2026

At Energy Costs Managed, we pride ourselves on being energy consultants with a difference.


Unlike many in our industry, we go beyond just procuring electricity, gas and water supply contracts, in this months round up, we cover changes to wholesale energy prices over the last month, how these could im...


Chris Horsley
02.02.26 09:26 AM - Comment(s)
Welcome to our Weekly Newsletter 30th January 2026

At Energy Costs Managed, we pride ourselves on being energy consultants with a difference. We go beyond just sourcing energy supply contracts, in this weeks newsletter you can keep up to date with this weeks changes to wholesale energy pricing, a short summary of market conditions, client feedback f...

Chris Horsley
30.01.26 03:06 PM - Comment(s)
The Hidden Costs of Poor Energy Management in Hospitality

Energy is one of the largest overheads for hotels, restaurants, bars, and other hospitality businesses. Yet, many operators overlook the hidden costs of poor energy management. Beyond the obvious financial impact, inefficient energy practices can affect operations, guest experience, and even sustain...

Chris Horsley
29.01.26 03:53 PM - Comment(s)
How Gyms Can Save on Energy Supply Contracts in 2026

Energy Supply Contracts for Gyms in 2026: How to Compare Business Energy and Save


Running a gym is no small feat, from staffing and equipment to heating, cooling, and lighting, energy costs can quickly spiral out of control. In 2026, with energy prices continuing to remain volatile, Market Wide Half ...


Chris Horsley
21.01.26 03:11 PM - Comment(s)