{"id":10945,"date":"2024-04-16T14:44:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T14:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/?p=10945"},"modified":"2024-05-02T15:23:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T15:23:08","slug":"fixed-vs-flexible-energy-contracts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/fixed-vs-flexible-energy-contracts\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixed vs. Flexible Energy Contracts: Which is the Better Deal for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10945\" class=\"elementor elementor-10945\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c590a1c elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"7c590a1c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fixed vs. Flexible Energy Contracts: Which is the Better Deal for You?<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8f6052 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-items-stretch elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8f6052\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cd0fe8e\" data-id=\"cd0fe8e\" data-element_type=\"column\" 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c263e7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Explore the differences between fixed and flexible energy contracts to determine which option best suits your business.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-589b2256 elementor-author-box--image-valign-middle elementor-author-box--layout-image-left elementor-author-box--align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"589b2256\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rachael-thatcher\/\" class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1653251094427-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Rachael Thatcher\" loading=\"lazy\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1653251094427-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Rachael Thatcher\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rachael-thatcher\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRachael Thatcher\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Head of Fixed Pricing<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3f3666 elementor-author-box--image-valign-middle elementor-author-box--layout-image-left elementor-author-box--align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"e3f3666\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/john-palmer-13328811\/\" class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CEOPersonal-template-18-177x300.png\" alt=\"Picture of John Palmer\" loading=\"lazy\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CEOPersonal-template-18-177x300.png\" alt=\"Picture of John Palmer\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/john-palmer-13328811\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohn Palmer\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Director of Flexible Procurement<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4eb4f77f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4eb4f77f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-45ddd63\" data-id=\"45ddd63\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-aa48473 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aa48473\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-79baa40b\" data-id=\"79baa40b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cd97b55 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2cd97b55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acf7b99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"acf7b99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d75cd6a elementor-align-left elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"1d75cd6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"> Choose fixed or flexible energy contracts based on your business needs and financial strategies.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Fixed contracts provide price stability and ease of budgeting, protecting businesses from market volatility with set rates for a specified term. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Flexible contracts, on the other hand, offer potential cost savings and adaptability to market conditions, but require active management and market knowledge.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">The decision between fixed and flexible contracts depends on a business's risk tolerance and financial strategy; consulting an energy expert to navigate the complexities of energy procurement is recommended.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-693667af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"693667af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Navigating the complexities of energy contracts can be daunting for any business.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>In the UK, the decision between fixed and flexible energy contracts is a significant one, impacting everything from budgeting to operational strategy.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>It&#8217;s crucial to remember that every business is unique, with distinct energy needs and financial considerations.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Thus, there is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to choosing the right type of energy contract.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>In this blog post, we&#8217;ll explore both fixed and flexible energy contracts to help you understand which might be the better deal for your specific business situation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7ce024 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7ce024\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a Fixed Energy Tariff?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59ba635 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59ba635\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/our-services\/fixed-energy-procurement\/\">fixed and fully delivered energy tariff<\/a> involves paying a set rate for your energy use over a predetermined period, typically ranging from one to three years. \u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>The rate does not change regardless of fluctuations in the market prices of energy.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>This type of contract offers predictability in energy costs, making it easier for businesses to budget and plan financially without worrying about market volatility affecting energy costs within the agreed contract term.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Fixed energy contracts may be particularly appealing during periods of rising energy prices, as they can protect businesses from unexpected increases by locking in lower prices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b06f831 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7b06f831\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" 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\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Understanding-Fixed-Energy-Procurement-1024x682.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5284 lazyload\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Understanding-Fixed-Energy-Procurement-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Understanding-Fixed-Energy-Procurement-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Understanding-Fixed-Energy-Procurement-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Understanding-Fixed-Energy-Procurement-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Understanding-Fixed-Energy-Procurement-2048x1364.png 2048w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Understanding-Fixed-Energy-Procurement-360x240.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52dfdd85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52dfdd85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pros of Fixed and Fully delivered Energy Contracts<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cf05265 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cf05265\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Budget Certainty:<\/strong> Fixed rates mean no surprises on your energy bills, regardless of market fluctuations.<\/li><li><strong>Simplicity:<\/strong> These contracts are straightforward and easy to manage.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e65056 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e65056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Good to know about Fixed Energy Contracts<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52768d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52768d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>While a fixed energy contract offers budget certainty, there is a lack of flexibility. This means while you will not be affected by energy price hikes, you will not benefit from any price drops in the energy market throughout the course of the contract.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0e750c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c0e750c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Benefits-of-EICs-fixed-energy-procurement-436x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5291 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Benefits-of-EICs-fixed-energy-procurement-436x1024.png 436w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Benefits-of-EICs-fixed-energy-procurement-128x300.png 128w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Benefits-of-EICs-fixed-energy-procurement.png 545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Benefits-of-EICs-fixed-energy-procurement-436x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5291 lazyload\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Benefits-of-EICs-fixed-energy-procurement-436x1024.png 436w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Benefits-of-EICs-fixed-energy-procurement-128x300.png 128w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Benefits-of-EICs-fixed-energy-procurement.png 545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a6594f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a6594f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a Variable Energy Tariff?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c76e0e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c76e0e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/our-services\/flexible-energy-procurement\/\">variable energy tariff<\/a> allows businesses to pay for their energy at a rate that can change based on market conditions and your risk management strategy.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Market prices can fluctuate due to a variety of factors like supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical events and changes in regulations.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Flexible energy contracts are more complex but offer the potential for significant savings, particularly if energy managers are adept at buying energy at lower prices when the market dips.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>This type of contract can lead to lower costs during periods of reduced wholesale energy prices but can also pose a risk of higher rates when energy prices increase if positions are left open.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6915b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b6915b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"943\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flexible-1-814x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6279 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flexible-1-814x1024.png 814w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flexible-1-238x300.png 238w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flexible-1-768x966.png 768w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flexible-1.png 1130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"943\" src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flexible-1-814x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6279 lazyload\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flexible-1-814x1024.png 814w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flexible-1-238x300.png 238w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flexible-1-768x966.png 768w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flexible-1.png 1130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d97f44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d97f44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pros of Flexible Energy Contracts<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24b50bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24b50bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Potential for Lower Costs:<\/strong> If managed well, you can capitalise on lower market prices.<\/li><li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> Offers the ability to adjust buying strategies in response to market conditions and business requirements.<\/li><li><strong>Multiple Purchasing Decisions: <\/strong>Unlike a fixed contract, a flexible contract allows you to purchase your energy through multiple trades at different times, rather than having to take a decision on a single day.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a08d93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a08d93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Good to know about Flexible Energy Contracts<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63d826c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63d826c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Although flexible energy contracts offer significant flexibility, there is also exposure to market highs and lows can lead to budget uncertainty. However, risk management measures can be used to quantify and limit these risks.<\/li><li>Due to the complex nature of a flexible energy contract, it requires more active management and understanding of the market. An experienced account manager can help with this.<\/li><li>Typically only available for larger customers with annual consumption over a certain threshold.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aec7327 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aec7327\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"508\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/benefits-1024x693.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6083 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/benefits-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/benefits-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/benefits-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/benefits-1536x1040.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/benefits-2048x1387.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/benefits-1024x693.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6083 lazyload\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/benefits-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/benefits-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/benefits-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/benefits-1536x1040.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/benefits-2048x1387.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4084372 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4084372\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which is Better: Fixed or Variable Energy Rate?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a373e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a373e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Deciding between a fixed and variable energy rate depends largely on your business&#8217;s risk tolerance and financial strategy.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Fixed energy tariffs provide peace of mind for the contract period and simplicity, making them ideal for businesses with tight budget constraints or those that prefer predictable costs for easier accounting and forecasting.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Flexible energy contracts might suit organisations that are comfortable with managing some level of risk with the aim of improving their price against the starting position.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>This may involve setting limits on risk to avoid price spikes, but offers the opportunity to buy and sell energy to take advantage of prevailing market conditions.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Flexible contracts also allow for long term management of energy costs.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Beginning to trade energy for future positions allows a risk strategy to be set well in advance of delivery and offers the opportunity to optimise the position over time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48f9d90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"48f9d90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"428\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-16-16.23-1024x585.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11190 lazyload\" alt=\"AI Image Illustrating the Different Sectors Using Fixed Procurement and Flexible Procurement\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-16-16.23-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-16-16.23-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-16-16.23-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-16-16.23-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-16-16.23.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-16-16.23-1024x585.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11190 lazyload\" alt=\"AI Image Illustrating the Different Sectors Using Fixed Procurement and Flexible Procurement\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-16-16.23-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-16-16.23-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-16-16.23-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-16-16.23-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-16-16.23.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b19b6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b19b6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Considerations for Fixed and Flexible Energy Procurement<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c826f6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c826f6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Risk Appetite:<\/strong> If your business has appetite for risk and requires a high level of budget certainty, a fixed tariff may be the better option. Conversely, if you can handle some level of risk for the chance of lower energy bills, a variable tariff might be suitable.<\/li><li><strong>Financial Planning:<\/strong> Consider how crucial predictable energy costs are to your budgeting and financial planning. Fixed tariffs facilitate easier price forecasting, although with suitable support from your account manager flexible contracts will also allow accurate budgeting within agreed risk parameters.<\/li><li><strong>Market Knowledge:<\/strong> Flexible contracts require a good understanding of energy markets and the factors that influence pricing. If your business has access to expert advice or can dedicate time to energy management, this could influence your decision.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ol><p>In the UK energy market, both fixed and flexible energy contracts have their merits, and the best choice depends on your specific business needs and circumstances.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Remember, one type of contract is not necessarily better than the other; it\u2019s about what works best for your unique business situation.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>The key is to understand your procurement options and select the right one for you based on your circumstances at the time the contract is secured. This may change over time.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Always consider consulting with an energy expert or broker to help guide you through the complexities of energy contracts and ensure you choose the best option for your business.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>In the end, whether you opt for fixed or flexible energy procurement, the goal is the same: to manage your energy costs effectively and sustainably, supporting your business&#8217;s growth and stability in an ever-changing economic landscape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d66e071 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d66e071\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"225\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Title-9.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10735 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Title-9.png 700w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Title-9-300x96.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Title-9.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10735 lazyload\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Title-9.png 700w, https:\/\/eic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Title-9-300x96.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23763a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23763a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How EIC Partnership can help you<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d89470a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d89470a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>EIC Partnership is dedicated to guiding you in selecting the energy contract that best aligns with your business needs.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>No matter the type of contract you choose, rest assured that your account will receive the full benefit of our expert management.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Our highly experienced team will ensure you are well-supported, and with timely market intelligence reports, you will be equipped to make well-informed decisions that propel your business forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c33f672 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6c33f672\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-32d81326\" data-id=\"32d81326\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a04646c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a04646c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 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