It’s been a successful first year for RFU Buying Group with clubs that have engaged with us saving on average £2,528, whether that be Telecoms, Waste or other categories where we offer enhanced terms.

 

We also have some exciting news….We now have also expanded the buying group to include other sports clubs. This increases our buying power with suppliers, driving clubs’ costs down.  To add to Golf and Rugby, we now have relationships with the LTA and National Gymnastic Governing Bodies, this gives your club the opportunity to buy together with potentially thousands of clubs.

 

Please see below for the latest Energy Market Report to enable your club to make an informed decision on your next contract…….

The UK energy market in recent times has gone through a lot of significant changes, both in price and targets. For sports clubs, who have high energy demands, understanding these changes is crucial to managing energy costs, improving sustainability, and adapting to future regulations.

 

In recent months, lots of clubs have been asking what is the best way forward for managing their energy contracts and consumption. 

 

Our advice is to secure your contracts as soon as possible, with many factors that could lead to a spike in the market. 

 

The UK produces approximately 40% of its electricity via LNG power stations. With European gas storage expected to be around 30% coming out of winter, there is a real worry there will be a shortage of gas. The UK only has enough gas storage for around 7 days of usage, therefore UK gas prices are heavily influenced by Europeans storage levels. This has led to gas prices for next summer unusually being higher than the subsequent winter, and this could cause a potential spike in energy prices.
This linked with the potential global political unrest, means to ensure budget security and keep costs down, securing your contracts now is our recommended solution.
We are also recommending longer term contracts, with the far out market showing signs of easing off, it is often cheaper to lock in for a 3 year period rather than 12 months. 

 

See below gas curve, showing higher prices expected throughout 2025 and into 2026.

 

 

 

The UK has committed to become net-zero by 2050, and the general consensus is that there will be pressure on businesses to become net-zero making the governments job easier, with potential taxes/tax reductions being introduce to encourage people to do so.