Buying Better Energy: What Every Finance Director Needs to Know in 2025

Energy is changing. In 2025, sustainability targets are tightening, costs are fluctuating, and pressure on budgets continues to mount. For finance directors, the energy contract on your desk is no longer just a line item—it’s a strategic decision that can impact your bottom line, your compliance goals, and even your people.

At Indigo Swan, we help businesses buy better energy. We’re not brokers. We’re partners. We’re energy enthusiasts who bring expertise, integrity, and heart to help you make confident, cost-effective energy decisions. Here’s what every finance leader needs to consider in 2025 to stay ahead:

1. Know Your Contract End Date

It sounds basic—but you’d be surprised how many businesses miss this. Your contract end date is your window of opportunity. Leave it too late and you’ll be stuck with out-of-contract rates or rushed decisions. At Indigo Swan, we make sure you have this date flagged and your options lined up well in advance. A smooth transition starts with preparation.

2. Timing Matters More Than Ever

Market conditions can shift fast. Waiting too long to act can mean missing the best prices. We’ve developed a unique Price Projector that helps you forecast future costs with accuracy and confidence. It’s about insight—not guesswork. With our guidance, you’re not just reacting to the market, you’re planning ahead of it.

3. Think Beyond the Bill

Energy costs aren’t just about tariffs. You need to understand how your broader operations affect your energy usage. Expansion plans? New sites? Equipment upgrades? These all impact your consumption and, ultimately, your costs. We work with you to align your energy strategy with your business strategy, so you’re never caught off guard.

4. Capacity Planning Is Critical

Underestimate your KVA (capacity) and risk breaching contract clauses. Overestimate and pay for capacity you never use. We help you plan and understand your capacity needs accurately—protecting your budget and your operations. Our clients don’t just get contracts; they get a proactive partner who looks out for them.

5. Unlock New Ways to Save

Buying better energy isn’t always about finding the cheapest deal. It’s about designing a smarter approach—whether that’s through flexible purchasing, smarter demand management, or investing in on-site renewables. More of our customers are now exploring self-supply through green energy solutions, and we’re proud to guide them on that journey.

The Indigo Swan Difference

We exist to help you buy better energy. But more than that—we’re here to change energy for your business, your people, and the planet.

With a 90% customer retention rate and over £1M in savings delivered in 2024, our results speak for themselves. But it’s how we do it that matters most. We do things differently—with clarity, transparency, and a genuine passion for supporting our clients.

Whether you’re managing a £750k+ energy spend or planning growth across multiple UK sites, you need a consultancy that brings you more than just numbers. You need insight. You need confidence. You need a partner who cares.

Let’s Change Energy, Together

We believe energy shouldn’t be complicated, reactive, or risky. It should be strategic, simple and better. If you’re ready to take control and make smarter, greener energy choices in 2025, Indigo Swan is ready to help.

Let’s start a conversation.

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