Delivered with LASER Energy, one of the UK’s leading public sector energy buyers (part of Kent County Council’s Commercial Services Group), our Managed Solution gives school trusts a compliant, high impact route to reduce energy costs, simplify operations, and accelerate progress towards Net Zero.
LASER is listed on the Department for Education frameworks for Electricity, Gas and Solar, manages a £2.6bn portfolio across 91,000 meters, and brings proven governance and market access to secure best value for the education sector.
Through aggregated buying power, robust risk management, and end-to-end bureau services, school trusts gain budget certainty, proactive performance reporting, and practical decarbonisation support aligned to the DfE Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy.
Data led forecasting and portfolio trading deliver budget certainty, while monthly reporting and dedicated account management enhance trust wide energy performance.
SystemsLink provides real time energy and carbon insights, with LED and solar solutions supporting Net Zero goals aligned to DfE strategy.
Trusts typically save 20% on energy, with additional 3 - 4% recovered through bill validation, consolidated billing, and aggregated procurement strategies.
Consolidated invoices, automated meter readings, and end-to-end bureau support reduce admin, ensure compliance, and drive smarter, transparent energy management decisions.
A complete, compliant, and sustainable managed energy service tailored for education
LASER Energy, part of Kent County Council’s Commercial Services Group, is one of the UK’s leading public sector energy buyers.
Operating with transparency and public accountability, LASER prioritises prompt supplier payment and responsible procurement practices. Their approach embeds sustainability into every contract, delivering measurable outcomes such as reduced emissions, stronger local supply chains, and public value investment.
With governance rooted in the public sector, LASER ensures education customers benefit from both financial and societal returns.
Rising costs and limited adoption of efficiency measures left many schools exposed to unsustainable energy spend.
By using Value Match and LASER’s Energy Managed Solution, schools achieved 20% savings on annual energy costs with budget certainty through basket purchasing.
A single point of contact simplified management, while consolidated billing and online portals reduced administration.
Access to tailored support, real time monitoring, and emissions reporting enabled schools to reinvest savings into education and progress towards Net Zero.
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Reimagine your trust’s energy. Drive smarter, more sustainable solutions that maximise every £1 spent supporting your core mission to improve educational outcomes for children and young people. Join our Energy Managed Solution, call Louise 07887 330 264.
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