Energy costs remain one of the largest overheads for spas across the UK. From heated pools and hot tubs to saunas, steam rooms and laundry facilities, spas are naturally energy-intensive environments. With ongoing volatility in wholesale energy markets and rising third-party charges, many spa owners are seeing increasing pressure on operating margins.
At Energy Costs Managed, we help spas secure smarter energy contracts, tailored to their business needs, requirements and reduce long-term costs through strategic energy procurement.
Why Energy Costs Are So High for Spas
Spas have unique and constant energy demands, which contribute significantly to their operating costs. These include heating swimming pools and hydrotherapy pools, maintaining consistently high temperatures throughout the facility, running saunas and steam rooms, supplying hot water for showers and treatment rooms, operating on-site laundry facilities, and powering lighting and relaxation areas. As much of this energy usage is essential to delivering a high-quality customer experience, reducing consumption is often limited making it even more important to secure the right energy contract at the right time.
The Impact of Wholesale Energy Markets
Wholesale energy prices fluctuate on a daily basis, and securing your contract during a market peak can mean locking into unnecessarily high rates for several years. In addition to wholesale movements, changes to third-party costs including Transmission charges, Distribution Use of System (DUoS) charges, and wider network and policy costs can significantly impact the quotations suppliers provide. Without active monitoring of both market pricing and these additional charges, many spas renew contracts reactively, which can limit supplier choice and reduce negotiating power.
A Smarter Energy Procurement Strategy for Spas
Rather than offering a single renewal quote, we take a proactive approach.
At Energy Costs Managed, we:
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Monitor wholesale energy markets continuously
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Track supplier pricing tailored to your spa’s usage profile
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Identify favourable buying windows
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Advise on the optimal time to secure your renewal
We treat your energy contract as if it were our own ensuring your agreement reflects market conditions, not last-minute pressure.
How Spas Can Protect Profit Margins
For spas operating on tight margins, even small differences in unit rates can translate into thousands of pounds saved over the life of a contract. Taking a strategic approach to energy management not only helps to reduce overall costs, but also improves cash flow stability, supports long-term financial planning and protects profitability during seasonal fluctuations when revenue may vary.
When Should Spas Review Their Energy Contracts?
Ideally, spas should begin reviewing their energy contracts six to twelve months before renewal. Early planning provides greater flexibility, access to more competitive supplier options, time to monitor market trends, and a stronger negotiating position. Leaving renewal until the final weeks often limits choice and can result in higher rates being secured under unnecessary time pressure.
Why Work With an Energy Broker Specialising in Spa’s?
Energy suppliers price contracts based on risk, consumption profile and market conditions. Spas often have consistent, high consumption which, when positioned correctly, can be attractive to suppliers.
At Energy Costs Managed, we understand how to present your energy profile to secure competitive pricing while managing risk appropriately.
Take Control of Your Spa’s Energy Costs
Energy may not be the most visible part of your spa experience, but it is one of the most significant operational costs. Managing it strategically can make a measurable difference to your bottom line.
If your spa’s energy contract is approaching renewal, or you would like a review of your current agreement, speak to Energy Costs Managed today.