about us

Who we are

ESPO is a major energy purchaser, representing over 5,000 local authority, public and charitable sector customers accounting for an annual expenditure on energy of over £80m.

This purchasing power enables us to secure the best possible prices combined with appropriate contractual protection on behalf of our clients.

ESPO

• is a Consortium of Local Authorities
• is non profit making
• is an independent intermediary with the ability to aggregate purchasing power.
• manages contracts worth £80M a year managed on behalf of clients
• has a team of chartered energy procurement specialists

ESPO is also very active in managing and influencing the energy supply chain, both through direct contact with the industry regulators, Government departments, Parliamentary Committees and key organisations such as Transco and Energywatch, and through active participation in consumer groups.