With energy prices set to rise again, organisations within the Christian Supply Chain Buying Group (CSCBG) face increasing energy costs. To navigate these challenges, CSCBG members can leverage the expertise of Utility Aid, a leading energy consultancy specializing in the not-for-profit sector.
Comprehensive Energy Procurement
Utility Aid conducts full market searches to secure tailored and competitive energy rates for organisations. By analysing various suppliers and tariffs, they ensure CSCBG members receive the most cost-effective solutions, mitigating the impact of rising energy prices.
Utility Aid also offers a dedicated energy switching platform designed to assist organisations, particularly within the not-for-profit sector, in managing their energy needs efficiently. This platform provides a streamlined process for comparing and selecting energy suppliers, ensuring that users can secure competitive rates tailored to their specific requirements.
Key Features of Utility Aid's Energy Switching Platform:
Comprehensive Supplier Comparison: The platform enables users to compare a wide range of energy suppliers and tariffs, facilitating informed decision-making based on current market offerings.
User-Friendly Interface: Designed with simplicity in mind, the platform guides users through each step of the switching process, making it accessible even for those with limited technical expertise.
Invoice Validation Services
Billing inaccuracies can lead to significant financial losses. Utility Aid offers meticulous invoice validation services, identifying and rectifying errors to recover funds for clients. Utility Aid’s Invoice Validation service IS designed to ensure organizations are accurately billed for their energy consumption. This service is particularly beneficial for not-for-profit entities, where every pound saved can significantly impact their mission.
Key Features of Utility Aid's Invoice Validation Service:
Thorough Invoice Examination: A team of skilled analysts conducts meticulous checks on energy invoices, identifying discrepancies such as overcharges or billing errors. To date, this service has successfully recovered over £7 million in overcharges for customers.
12-Point Verification Process: Each invoice undergoes a comprehensive 12-point check, covering aspects like VAT, Climate Change Levy (CCL), unit rates, meter readings, and consumption levels. This rigorous process ensures all billing components are accurate and compliant.
Proactive Issue Resolution: Upon detecting any anomalies, Utility Aid liaises directly with energy suppliers to rectify mistakes promptly, ensuring that any overpayments are recovered and returned to the client.
Customized Reporting Options: Clients can opt to receive detailed reports on billed costs and consumption, either as one-time annual summaries or regular updates aligned with each billing cycle. This transparency aids in effective energy management and budgeting.
Benefits of Engaging Utility Aid's Invoice Validation:
Financial Recovery: By identifying and correcting billing errors, organizations can reclaim funds that can be redirected towards their core activities. For instance, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation recovered over £40,000 through this service, enabling reinvestment into essential services.
Administrative Efficiency: Outsourcing invoice validation reduces the administrative burden on internal teams, allowing them to focus on mission-critical tasks while ensuring energy bills are accurate.
Enhanced Budgeting and Forecasting: Accurate billing and detailed consumption reports provide a solid foundation for financial planning, helping organizations manage their resources more effectively.
In summary, Utility Aid's Invoice Validation service offers a robust solution for organizations seeking to ensure billing accuracy, recover overpayments, and optimize their energy expenditure. Engaging this service not only safeguards financial resources but also contributes to operational efficiency and sustainability.
Net Zero and Carbon Reporting
With a growing emphasis on sustainability, Utility Aid assists organizations in achieving net-zero emissions. They provide guidance on carbon reporting and strategies to reduce environmental footprints, aligning with the ethical values upheld by CSCBG members.
Utility Aid's Greenpack is a specialized service designed to assist organisations, particularly within the not-for-profit sector, in achieving their sustainability goals. This comprehensive offering focuses on guiding organizations through the process of identifying and reducing their carbon emissions, setting achievable reduction targets, and developing actionable plans to reach these objectives. By engaging with Greenpack, organisations can effectively work towards net-zero emissions, aligning their operations with environmental best practices and contributing positively to global sustainability efforts.
Dedicated Account Management
Understanding the unique needs of not-for-profit organizations, Utility Aid assigns dedicated account managers to CSCBG members. These professionals offer personalized support, ensuring seamless communication and efficient issue resolution.
Exclusive Opportunities Through CSCBG Partnership
The collaboration between Utility Aid and CSCBG provides members with exclusive benefits, including access to specialized services and potential cost savings. This partnership empowers organizations to manage energy expenses effectively, even amid fluctuating market conditions.
In light of impending energy price increases, CSCBG members are encouraged to engage with Utility Aid. By doing so, they can optimize energy procurement, ensure billing accuracy, and work towards sustainability goals, thereby freeing up resources to further their core missions.
To find out more about how Utility Aid can help CSC Buying Group members please contact us at buy@cscbg.org.uk