Business energy broker’s hard work pays off with award win

A business energy broker based in Welwyn Garden City is celebrating after it won a national award.

My Energy Consultants (MEC), based at the WelTech Business Centre in Ridgeway, won the Consultancy of the Year – Large category at The Energy Live Consultancy Awards, following work done for a global flavour manufacturer’s UK operations.

The questions focused on ethical standards, supporting the journey to net zero and working with the team at MEC.

MEC Founder and Director of Sales and Service Khaled Osman said: “We’ve always prided ourselves on staying at the forefront of future developments in the business energy industry. We don’t just help companies find the best energy deal – we become your partner to help you reduce energy wastage, meet energy legislation obligations and handle your utility infrastructure projects.

“We’re also one of the first business energy brokers to be regulated by the independent Utilities Intermediaries Association.

“This award justifies all the hard work we put in, especially as the last couple of years haven’t been easy. For months we worked literally every day giving costings to our customers to keep them going.

“When I started my business I dreamed of winning something like this and today’s the day! I would like to express huge thanks to my team, as they are the ones who make it happen.”

In the case study submitted to the judges, the manufacturer stressed MEC’s transparency when it comes to sharing data, which is analysed regularly to look for cost-saving opportunities. By doing so, My Energy Consultants assisted in optimising usage at one of their client’s effluent plants. By adapting the method for chemical waste processing and monitoring consumption data, the manufacturer reduced consumption and made further cost savings.

MEC has supported this customer extensively on its journey towards net zero by working in parallel on all green energy projects. Reviewing a recent solar power project, MEC advised that the