Flexible Energy Supply

How a flexible contract works

A flexible energy contract allows the price you pay per megawatt-hour (MWh) to vary throughout the contract period, reflecting real-time market rates. You can buy energy in smaller, more frequent increments, creating opportunities to benefit from lower prices.

Hedging options let you spread purchases across monthly, quarterly, or seasonal periods, while product features such as volume tolerance provide certainty on how your consumption is managed within the contract.

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Your energy unit rate is made up of two parts:

Commodity

The wholesale energy cost, which varies based on market prices and your hedging strategy.

Non-commodity

Non-commodity charges that cover renewable levies, network costs and future generation investment, which can be fixed or passed through at actual cost.

Why choose a flexible contract?

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Control where it counts

Our flexible contracts let you choose how many of your costs to fix - both commodity and non-commodity - tailoring strategy to budget and market outlook. This means even businesses with less market experience can ease into flexible procurement without overexposure to wholesale price volatility.

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Seize market opportunities

Flexible contracts give you the agility to respond quickly to market shifts – locking in favourable prices when they appear and adjusting your purchasing strategy as the landscape evolves. This ability to move with changing conditions can help lower costs and protect your business from unexpected price swings.

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Smart hedging, tailored to you

With access to our trading desk and a full range of forward market options, you can hedge energy costs to match consumption and risk appetite. This expert support helps you make informed, strategic decisions that align with long-term goals in a shifting energy landscape.

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Optimise your energy assets

Our flexible contracts support asset management across multiple sites or operations, enabling you to shift or adjust demand to take advantage of favourable conditions. This approach helps cut costs, improve efficiency, and unlock additional value through demand-side response and other optimisation strategies.

Is a flexible contract right for me?

A flexible energy plan is ideal for customers seeking a more price-responsive approach – giving businesses the freedom to adapt as market prices move.

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Consider a flexible energy contract if:

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Your energy consumption varies monthly or seasonally, requiring a dynamic buying approach

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You can track and react to changing market conditions and consumption patterns

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You’re comfortable with some price variability in exchange for potential cost savings and opportunities

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You have in-house expertise to actively manage risks and make hedging decisions

FAQs

A variable tariff is usually a B2C (household) term. It means your energy price can go up or down in line with wholesale or supplier rates – so your bill changes as the market changes. This type of tariff is common for households that don’t want to be locked into a fixed rate.

A flexible contract, on the other hand, is typically a B2B (business) product. It allows larger energy users to buy energy in smaller blocks over time, spreading purchasing decisions to manage risk and potentially benefit from market opportunities.

Yes, we offer renewable flexible energy contracts. With flex supply, you can choose renewable energy backed by green certificates, or opt for a conventional fuel mix if you prefer. The choice is yours.

We’ll work with you to tailor a hedging plan, set volume tolerances, and determine how much of your costs to fix or leave open – balancing market opportunity with the level of risk you’re comfortable with.