Energy Buying, Budget Control and Net Zero Copy

With school budgets under increasing strain and key grant schemes scaled back or withdrawn, the need to understand and control your school's energy costs has never been greater. As one of your biggest overheads, energy represents both a risk and an opportunity. Get it wrong and losses can escalate fast. Get it right and the savings can be genuinely transformative. This session breaks down the realities schools are facing right now. Volatile markets, tight budgets, and changing policy and funding landscapes. You'll come away with a clear view of where savings can be made, what to prioritise, and how to build a smarter approach that protects both your budget and your long-term plans. We will look at everything from smarter procurement and contract alignment to the quick-win operational efficiencies that make an immediate difference, along with the longer-term steps needed for decarbonisation planning. 

In this seminar we explore

• Common risks to avoid when procuring energy 

• Industry changes and market drivers impacting costs 

• How to evaluate different procurement strategies 

• Practical quick wins for reducing energy use 

• Funding to support energy efficiency and decarbonisation 

Take home points

• Energy procurement strategies

• Funding opportunities

• Practical energy saving actions that can be applied straight away

This session is for

School business leaders who are looking to make their energy budget go further by buying better and reducing waste. 

Trust Leaders: You will understand the latest procurement rules and learn how to unlock efficiencies by coordinating your strategy across your organisation and accessing funding. 

Primary school leaders: You will take away simple actions that create immediate savings. 

Secondary school leaders: You will learn how to manage higher energy loads and spot the biggest opportunities for efficiency.

Darren Parkhouse