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Voted Best Essex Energy Procurement & Consultancy Firm 2026

PLH Utilities

Independent business energy & water broker · Essex & UK

Lower business energy and water bills, without the hassle.

We compare 50+ UK suppliers for your electricity, gas and water, including some that don’t deal with businesses directly, then handle the switch and look after your renewal.

  • Free & no obligation
  • You’re not tied to us
  • 10+ years’ experience

Quick quote

What would you like to save on?

<£500£10k+
Best Essex Firm 2026

Trusted by businesses including Costa, Boots and BMW

We compare 50+ UK suppliers, including

  • EDF
  • British Gas
  • Scottish Power
  • SSE
  • E.ON
  • TotalEnergies
  • Drax
  • Yu Energy
  • Corona Energy

50+

UK suppliers

10+

Years’ experience

5 years

Up to 5-year fixed contracts

12 months

Lock in up to 12 months ahead

Wind turbines on English countryside

Green electricity

100% green electricity, direct from UK generators.

For sites using over 30,000 kWh a year we can arrange supply direct from renewable generators, cutting out up to 25% in middleman fees, at a fixed rate with full traceability.

  • No expensive middlemen
  • Support UK renewable generators
  • No hidden fees or complex contracts

How it works

Four clear steps. No surprises.

  1. 01

    We review your current position

  2. 02

    We compare suppliers

  3. 03

    We present your options

  4. 04

    You decide

No obligation. You stay in control.

Contract types

Fixed or flexible?

Suits most SMEs

Fixed

  • Budget certainty
  • Simple to manage
  • Protected from price spikes

Sites over 150,000 kWh electricity or 300,000 kWh gas

Flexible

  • Buy in tranches
  • Manage market volatility
  • Optimise total spend
Paul Hughes, founder of PLH Utilities

Meet Paul

You’ll deal with me directly, from the first review to every renewal. No call centres, no hand-offs, just honest advice about what’s right for your business.

Paul Hughes

Founder & Utilities Consultant

Transparency

How we are paid

We receive an introduction commission from the supplier you choose. It is included in the quoted price and is typically based on an uplift to your consumption.

You pay the supplier directly, and you have no direct contract with us.

Read our full commission disclosure

Reviews

What our clients say

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FAQs

Common questions

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There is no direct fee. We receive a commission from the supplier you choose, which is included in the quoted price. You pay the supplier directly.

Free, no-obligation review

See where your business stands today.

Tell us a little about your supply and Paul will come back with a clear view of your options.

Step 1 of 3 · Your supply

What would you like reviewed?