Cost Leakage
The hidden charges and rollover traps quietly draining your margins.
Most businesses don’t lose money on energy because they use too much, but because they lose it through unseen charges and missed renewal deadlines. This “cost leakage” is preventable, but only if you know where to look.
Common causes of leakage
- Rollover contracts: when you miss a renewal date, suppliers often auto-renew at inflated rates.
- Hidden fees: environmental levies, broker margins, and standing charges that aren’t explained clearly.
- Mismatch tariffs: being on a plan designed for a different consumption profile.
How to stop it
The first step is analysing your tariff against the live market. Once you see the variance, you can either renegotiate or switch suppliers. Without that clarity, leakage continues silently.