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Your Business.
We track gas and electricity markets daily so your business buys at the right price, on the right contract, at the right time.
Real market intelligence.
Catalyst Commercial Services, also known to many of our clients as Catalyst Energy, is an independent UK business energy consultancy.
Our analysts review NBP gas, day-ahead power, Brent crude and EU carbon prices every morning. Updated analysis is published on the site throughout the day so your team always understands what is driving costs and when buying conditions look favourable.
Read today's report →Fixed, flex, blend-and-extend and multi-purchase strategies built around your risk profile, budget cycle and consumption pattern. We monitor buying windows daily and tell you when conditions align with your strategy rather than your contract renewal date.
See how it works →Our EaaSi® Carbon platform delivers SECR and ESOS-compliant reporting across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Automated data collection, audit-ready outputs and real-time dashboards for finance and operations teams. No manual spreadsheets.
Explore EaaSi Carbon →30+ suppliers on our panel. No hidden margin in your contract. We charge a transparent fee and you see exactly what we cost against what you save. We have worked this way since 2001 because it is the only model that actually serves your interests.
How we charge →Is Your Energy Bill Healthy?
Enter your bill figures and get an instant score. We check your unit rate against Q2 2026 benchmarks, flag contract risks, and identify avoidable costs. No sales call needed.
Energy Bill Health Checker
Step 2 of 3So You Don't Have To
Every morning our analysts review NBP gas, day-ahead power, Brent crude and carbon prices. We flag buying windows and risk signals before your working day starts.
View Latest Report →Understand Your Usage
We analyse your consumption, contract history and risk appetite to build a tailored procurement brief.
Monitor the Market
Daily wholesale price analysis identifies windows when conditions favour your buying strategy.
Procure Strategically
We execute the right strategy at the right time — fixed certainty, flexible exposure, or a blend.
What's Your Carbon Footprint?
Estimate your business emissions in minutes. We calculate your Scope 1, 2 and 3 footprint using DEFRA 2025 factors and benchmark it against your sector. A free starting point before full EaaSi® Carbon reporting.
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Step 3 of 3Real experience.
A small specialist team, not a call centre. You deal directly with experienced consultants who know the UK wholesale market inside out.
25+ years in UK business energy. Specialises in flexible procurement for mid-market industrial and commercial clients, helping businesses buy gas and electricity at the right price and on the right contract.
Leads Catalyst's carbon reporting practice. Scott works with clients across SECR and ESOS compliance, helping businesses measure and reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions using the EaaSi Carbon platform.
20 years in the UK energy industry. Ian manages fixed procurement strategies for commercial and industrial clients, advising on contract timing, supplier selection and risk management.
Spending £250,000+ a year on energy?
If you're still on a fixed contract, there's a smarter way to buy. Watch the short explainer, then download Beyond Fixed, our plain-English guide to flexible and collective procurement for large energy users.
Download the free guide"Catalyst Commercial were a great help in the minefield that is negotiating power contracts. We felt we could trust Ian McKenna to get us the best deal and have now been using Catalyst for 4 years."
"Catalyst provided excellent support. Ian McKenna was our contact. Where there was confusion he added clarity. A pleasure to deal with both Catalyst and Ian. I would most certainly recommend them."
"We have worked with Catalyst for over 18 months now. As a business we have found them very professional in all our dealings. We have placed over 80 clients with Catalyst and they are all saving money. We have no hesitation in recommending Catalyst."
How much energy are you wasting out of hours?
If your site is half-hourly metered, the answer is already in your data. Upload 12 months and our free tool reveals out-of-hours waste, always-on baseload and over-sized capacity, with the saving shown in pounds and carbon.
Analyse My Half-Hourly Data →Carbon is now on the tender.
Public contracts over £5m demand a Carbon Reduction Plan, and big private buyers are pushing the same down their supply chains. You can't build a credible position during a bid. Watch the two-minute explainer, then download Before the Bid, our guide to getting ready.
Download the free guide Who we are and what we do
Catalyst Commercial Services Ltd, also known as Catalyst Energy, is an independent business energy consultancy based in Birmingham. Since 2001 we have bought electricity and gas for UK commercial, industrial and public-sector organisations, arranged meter operator (MOP) contracts, checked energy bills and produced carbon reports. We are not an energy supplier, and we do not arrange contracts for households.
- Founded
- 2001, Companies House number 04328592
- Based
- Two Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3AX, working with sites across the UK
- Who we work with
- Commercial, industrial and public-sector organisations, typically half-hourly metered or multi-site
- What we do
- Electricity and gas procurement (fixed and flexible), MOP contracts, bill validation, business water and carbon reporting
- How we stay independent
- 30+ suppliers on our panel. Your contract is with the supplier, and we compare the market for you
- What we are not
- Not an energy supplier, not a price comparison site, and not a domestic energy broker
Common questions about Catalyst
What does Catalyst Commercial Services do?
We are an independent energy consultancy. We buy electricity and gas for UK businesses, arrange MOP contracts for half-hourly meters, validate energy bills and produce SECR, ESOS and PPN 006 carbon reports through our EaaSi® Carbon platform.
Is Catalyst an energy supplier?
No. We compare and negotiate contracts across a panel of 30+ suppliers. The contract you sign is with the supplier, and we manage it on your behalf.
Who does Catalyst work with?
Commercial, industrial and public-sector organisations, usually with half-hourly metered or multi-site supplies. We do not arrange domestic energy.
Can Catalyst arrange a MOP contract for a half-hourly meter?
Yes. We arrange meter operator contracts for half-hourly and CT-metered sites, including sites where no MOP is currently appointed. MOP contracts →
Does Catalyst help with carbon reporting?
Yes. EaaSi® Carbon covers SECR, ESOS and Scope 1, 2 and 3 reporting, plus PPN 006 carbon reduction plans for public-sector tenders. Carbon reporting →
Where can I see Catalyst's market analysis?
We publish UK wholesale gas and power analysis every working day. Energy market reports →
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