Nationwide Energy Consultants Utilities

What Nationwide Energy Consultants Utilities does

Nationwide Energy Consultants Utilities is a privately-held UK energy consultancy and brokerage headquartered in Nuneaton, founded in 2001 by John O'Hara following the deregulation of the business energy market. The firm procures and manages electricity, gas and water contracts for over 2,500 active clients, with a core focus on the UK hospitality sector (pubs, restaurants, hotels and breweries), and supplementary exposure to manufacturing, commercial, agricultural and club/institution segments. It also offers adjacent services — broadband and telecoms, merchant services, EPOS systems and business insurance (delivered via partner Kelvin Smith Insurance Brokers) — bundled into a multi-utility proposition. Channel reach is built around 60+ brewery partnerships and preferred or trusted-partner status with major UK pub groups including Stonegate, Star Pubs & Bars, Greene King, Shepherd Neame, Admiral Taverns, Hall & Woodhouse, St Austell Brewery, Wells & Co. and Trust Inns.

The company's technology footprint is service-oriented rather than product-oriented: it combines sector expertise (cellar cooling, commercial kitchens, brewery processes, hotel HVAC) with supplier relationship management, bill validation, contract renewal tracking and smart meter reading guidance across major UK meter hardware (EDMI, Landis+Gyr, Aclara, Kaifa, Secure Liberty). It does not offer a proprietary software platform, API or app; EPOS and merchant services are third-party partnerships. The firm is family-owned (Dean O'Hara, son of the founder, has been Managing Director since 2014; Gerry O'Hara, the founder's brother, is Operations Director), has 30+ employees, holds ISO 9001 and Investors in People accreditations, and is rated 4.8/5 on Trustpilot across 84+ reviews.

Revenue is generated entirely on a commission basis: suppliers pay Nationwide Energy for contracts secured, with the commission embedded in the unit cost of energy, meaning the brokerage service is free to the end customer. The firm is remunerated across multiple utility categories (electricity, gas, water, telecoms, merchant services, EPOS), creating a diversified commission revenue stream. Customer acquisition combines direct field and inside sales with channel referrals from brewery and pub-group partners, supported by a content-led SEO and free-guide strategy aimed at the hospitality market.

Name

Nationwide Energy Consultants Utilities

Legal name

Nationwide Energy Consultants Utilities Ltd

Website

https://nationwide-energy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nationwide Energy Consultants Utilities is a UK-based, hospitality-focused energy brokerage that procures and manages electricity, gas, water, broadband, telecoms, merchant services and EPOS contracts for 2,500+ clients including pubs, restaurants, hotels and breweries, earning revenue through supplier commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Brokerage & Utility Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Supplier Tendering / RFP Management & Contract Negotiation Services (EUAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Customer Care, Billing & CRM for Gas Retail (CX, Retention, Collections) (EUAAADAH)

Keywords

• Energy procurement brokerage
• Hospitality energy consulting
• Business utility management
• Multi-utility brokerage
• Contract renewal management

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuneaton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Supplier Commissions: Nationwide Energy receives commission payments directly from energy suppliers, water suppliers, telecoms providers, and service providers for securing and finalising contracts. This commission is typically included within the unit cost for energy. The company is remunerated by suppliers rather than charging customers directly for the brokerage service.
2. Multi-Utility Brokerage: Revenue is generated across multiple utility categories including electricity, gas, water, broadband/telecoms, merchant services, and EPOS systems. Commission is received from suppliers across all these categories, creating a diversified revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nationwide Energy Consultants Utilities is a UK-based multi-utility brokerage and energy consultancy that procures and manages electricity, gas, water, broadband, telecoms, merchant services, and EPOS contracts on behalf of hospitality businesses (pubs, restaurants, hotels, breweries). The company is paid by suppliers through commissions built into unit costs, so its service is free to end customers. It differentiates through deep hospitality sector specialization, proactive contract renewal tracking, bill validation, and dispute resolution support.

Product overview

Nationwide Energy Consultants Utilities operates as a hospitality-focused business utility consultancy and brokerage, not a single software product. The core offering is a managed service that brokers electricity, gas, and water supply contracts across multiple UK suppliers on behalf of hospitality clients (pubs, restaurants, hotels, and breweries). The portfolio consists of six core utility procurement services — Business Gas, Business Electricity, and Business Water — supported by five supplementary modules: Broadband & Telecoms, Merchant Services, EPOS Systems, and Business Insurance (delivered through a partner broker). Sector-specific sub-brands (Pub, Restaurant, Hotel, and Brewery Energy Management) tailor the same procurement and contract management capabilities to the distinct energy consumption profiles of each hospitality segment. Supporting services include bill validation, multi-site account management, contract renewal monitoring, and energy advisory. The company earns commission from suppliers, not from clients, and does not offer a proprietary software platform or API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Electricity Electricity procurement and contract management for hospitality businesses. The service compares rates from multiple suppliers, negotiates tailored contracts, and manages renewals to deliver stable and cost-effective electricity supply for kitchens, lighting, and broader operations.
• Business Gas Gas procurement and contract management for hospitality businesses. The service compares rates from multiple suppliers, handles switching and renewals, and secures competitive gas rates for cooking, heating, and other gas-dependent hospitality operations.
• Business Water Water supply procurement and contract management for hospitality businesses, helping venues switch water suppliers and negotiate rates since the UK water market deregulation in 2017.
• Broadband & Telecoms Hospitality broadband and telecoms procurement service that compares and arranges high-speed internet, VoIP, mobile, and landline packages from leading suppliers to meet operational and guest connectivity needs.
• Merchant Services Card payment processing solutions for hospitality businesses. The service compares merchant service providers to secure low transaction fees and supports contactless, mobile, and chip-and-pin payments.
• EPOS Systems Electronic point-of-sale till systems for hospitality venues, providing consultation, installation, training, and ongoing support for ordering, payment processing, and inventory management.
• Business Insurance SME business insurance brokerage for hospitality and small-to-medium enterprises, delivered through partnership with Kelvin Smith Insurance Brokers, covering hospitality, retail, office, trades, and corporate risks.
• Pub Energy Management Specialist energy procurement and contract management service for UK pubs and bars, addressing cellar cooling (8-12% of usage), extended opening hours, and food service energy demands, with typical savings of 15-30%.
• Restaurant Energy Management Specialist energy procurement for UK restaurants and commercial kitchens, addressing high commercial kitchen consumption loads (50-60% of total energy) with tailored procurement and bill validation, delivering typical savings of 15-25%.
• Hotel Energy Management Specialist energy procurement for UK hotels, addressing HVAC (40-50% of consumption) and hot-water demand with contracts matched to seasonal occupancy patterns and multi-site portfolio management, delivering typical savings of 10-20%.
• Brewery Energy Management Specialist energy procurement for UK breweries, addressing heat-intensive boil processes and 24/7 refrigeration demands, with bespoke procurement support for 60+ brewery partners since 2001, delivering typical savings of 15-25%.
• Bill Validation Energy bill auditing service that reviews every invoice for errors, estimated readings, and overcharges, with particular value for high-volume hospitality accounts.
• Energy Advisory & Market Updates Ongoing energy consultancy providing market trend analysis, regular wholesale pricing updates, and strategic advice on contract length and renewal timing to protect customer interests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pubs typically save 15-30% on energy costs, averaging £3,000-£7,500 per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stonegate GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred energy partner for Stonegate pub estate. Nationwide Energy provides dedicated account management, expert-managed energy contracts, and reduced costs tailored for Stonegate venues. Features exclusive partner page on Nationwide Energy website.
• Star Pubs & BarscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive energy savings partnership for Star Pubs tenants. Nationwide Energy provides dedicated account management, seamless switching, and contract negotiations for Star Pubs venues.
• Shepherd NeamecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted brewery partnership providing energy solutions for Shepherd Neame pub tenants. One of the longest-standing brewery partners in Nationwide Energy's portfolio.
• Greene KingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted by Greene King for energy brokerage services to their pub estate. Part of Nationwide Energy's network of major pub group partnerships.
• Hall & WoodhousecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrewery partner for energy management services. Hall & Woodhouse is a regional brewery with pub estate in the south of England.
• Admiral TavernscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted partnership for Admiral Taverns' managed pub estate. Part of Nationwide Energy's trusted pub group partner network.
• St Austell BrewerycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported St Austell Brewery with bespoke procurement since 2001. One of Nationwide Energy's 60+ brewery partners providing energy management for brewing operations.
• Wells & Co.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrewery partner for energy management services. Wells & Co. operates pubs across the UK as part of Nationwide Energy's brewery partner network.
• Trust InnscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted by Trust Inns for pub energy management. Part of the network of leading UK pub groups and breweries served by Nationwide Energy.
• Kelvin Smith Insurance BrokersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred insurance broker partner for SMEs, with strong expertise in hospitality. Established in 1982 with over 40 years of trading. Provides specialist business insurance for pubs, restaurants, hotels, and wider SMEs. Contact: Stephen Hanley.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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