Net zero targets are changing what 'good value' means in energy contracts

A cheap rate and a genuinely good energy contract aren't always the same thing anymore. As more businesses face supply-chain pressure to report on emissions, the source and structure of your energy contract is becoming a commercial question, not just an ethical one.

Renewable-backed tariffs, REGO certification, and contract structures that support genuine carbon reporting are increasingly things a business needs to be able to answer for — not just have.

Worth asking at renewal: not just "what's the rate," but "can I actually stand behind where this energy comes from if a client or investor asks."