Sector-specific energy challenges, solved.
Energy looks different depending on where you work. The pressures facing a housing association are not the same as those facing a manufacturing business or a multi-site retailer. We’ve built deep expertise across the sectors we serve — so when we work with you, we hit the ground running.
Who do we help
We work in partnership across a range of sectors — bringing the same expertise, integrity and care to every one.
Property & Facilities Management
Managing energy across a portfolio of properties is one of the most complex challenges in facilities management. Multiple sites, multiple meters, multiple contracts — all with different renewal dates and consumption patterns. We bring structure, visibility and control to your entire energy portfolio, so you can focus on managing your properties, not chasing your suppliers.
Manufacturing & Engineering
Energy is one of the largest operational costs in manufacturing and engineering — and one of the most exposed to market volatility. We help you buy smarter, manage consumption more effectively, and build a strategy that protects your margins without compromising your output.
Housing Associations & Local Authorities
Public sector energy management comes with its own set of pressures — procurement compliance, value for money obligations and an increasing focus on sustainability targets. We understand the boundaries you work within and help you navigate them, delivering transparent, auditable energy management that stands up to scrutiny.
Education
From multi-academy trusts to further education colleges, education organisations face growing energy costs alongside tightening budgets. We help you take control of your energy spend — buying better, managing smarter, and making sure every pound is accounted for and justified.
Care Homes
Energy is a critical and non-negotiable cost in the care sector — and managing it across multiple sites requires precision and reliability. We provide the ongoing management and support that care home operators need to keep costs under control without ever compromising on the warmth and comfort residents depend on.
Hospitality, Leisure & Retail
High footfall, long operating hours and seasonal demand fluctuations make energy management particularly challenging in hospitality, leisure and retail. We help multi-site operators take control of their portfolios — reducing costs, improving visibility and building a strategy that works across every site.
Professional Services
For professional services businesses, energy rarely gets the strategic attention it deserves. We change that — providing the expertise and ongoing management that turns energy from an afterthought into a well-managed cost that supports your business rather than surprises it.
Business Parks
Managing energy across a business park means balancing the needs of multiple tenants, landlord obligations and an increasingly complex sustainability agenda. We work alongside business park operators to bring clarity, control and a joined-up approach to energy management across the whole estate.
Latest Case Studies
Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what changing energy together looks like in practice.
2 months ago
Significant savings for City College Norwich
We procure significant volumes of energy on the College’s behalf. Through structured market monitoring and disciplined contract placement, we delivered significant savings for the further education site.
Substantial savings delivered through structured procurement and disciplined contract placement
58 cases managed since 2020
4 days ago
Significant savings within 2 months through strategic contract procurement
Kier Facilities Management operates across a diverse portfolio of sites, supporting clients with building maintenance and facilities services.
Substantial savings delivered within two months through strategic contract procurement
Large-scale portfolio procurement and contract management
4 days ago
Multi-Millions in avoided costs for McGhee's Bakery
McGhee’s Bakery is a family-run, award-winning food manufacturer based in Glasgow. They were named Bakery Manufacturer of the Year in 2022 and have been a customer since 2016.
Substantial savings in avoided costs over the contract period
Contract secured two years ahead of time, at a highly competitive rate
Protected through the 2022–23 energy crisis
How we work...
A great partnership doesn’t happen by accident. Here’s how we make sure ours works for you from day one.
Understand
We start by listening. We get to know your business, gather your existing data, and review where you are now — so everything we recommend is built on the full picture.
Advise
With a clear view of your energy, we bring our market expertise to the table. We cut through the complexity and give you a clear direction — not a list of options, but a recommendation you can act on with confidence.
Act
We go to market on your behalf, negotiating with suppliers and securing the right energy at the right price. You stay in control without having to navigate the market yourself.
Partner
This is where most consultancies stop. We don’t. We stay alongside you — managing your contracts, validating your bills, and making sure your energy keeps working for your business every single day.
Why Indigo Swan?
In an unregulated industry, trust is everything. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, combined with deep market expertise and genuine transparency.
Customer retention rate
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Award finalist and winner in 2025
