Lower costs, greater resilience, better sustainability
The logistics sector keeps the UK moving, but it also faces growing energy challenges. Rising demand, larger facilities, and fleet electrification are making energy a critical operational cost and risk. At Conrad Energy, we understand the pressures on logistics operators to control costs, reduce carbon and maintain reliability across vast, energy-intensive sites.
Energy use in logistics and warehousing
According to the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA), the demand for warehouse space has almost doubled over the past decade, driven by e-commerce growth and automation. UKWA’s 2022 report, to which Conrad Energy contributed, highlighted the significant potential for improved energy efficiency and rooftop solar generation across the sector.
With typical energy use averaging around 33 kWh/m² for electricity and 47 kWh/m² for gas, the report underscored the importance of smarter, sustainable energy strategies for the UK’s expanding logistics industry. This creates a significant opportunity to reduce costs and emissions through smarter energy procurement and on-site optimisation.
Energy solutions designed for logistics operations
From large-scale distribution hubs to regional fulfilment centres, every site has its own profile and its own energy challenges. We design tailored energy supply and optimisation strategies that deliver cost efficiency, carbon reduction and the resilience your operations demand. Our approach is built specifically for high-load, multi-site operations typical of logistics and warehousing businesses.
Through our 100% renewable electricity supply and optimisation technology, we help you manage peak loads sustainably, reduce waste and make smarter use of energy across your estate.
Already invested in rooftop solar? We can help you get more from it. By integrating generation data into your supply strategy and leveraging our optimisation expertise, we ensure your self-generated power works harder – reducing import costs and improving on-site utilisation while supporting sustainability targets.
Get in touchPartnering for long-term performance
In logistics, reliability and reputation go hand in hand. That’s why we build lasting partnerships with our customers, combining energy supply, optimisation and data-driven insight to keep your operations efficient, compliant and competitive. This joined-up approach reduces complexity by bringing supply, data and optimisation under one partner.
Our membership of the Major Energy Users Council (MEUC) means we stay close to the evolving needs of large energy users, ensuring the solutions we deliver reflect both industry priorities and operational realities.
Let’s build a partnership that keeps your business moving efficiently and sustainably.
Get in touchEnergy costs under control
With energy costs representing a growing share of operating expenses, particularly as electrification expands, effective energy management is key to protecting margins.
We offer competitive tariffs, flexible procurement models and smarter forecasting – helping you forecast accurately, reduce exposure to volatility and maintain control as demand evolves.
Resilience and flexibility
Downtime or disruption in logistics can ripple through entire supply chains. We deliver resilient energy strategies that support your uptime and give you the flexibility to adapt as operations scale or shift.
Sustainability that delivers
Customers and partners increasingly expect logistics providers to lead on sustainability. With Conrad Energy, you can meet and demonstrate those expectations. We quote 100% renewable energy as standard on our fixed rate contracts. And with our Match+ product, you can take your sustainability credentials up to market-leading levels by matching your demand with local renewable generation on a half-hourly basis.
We’ll help you demonstrate measurable progress toward your ESG goals, strengthening your reputation and supporting long-term commercial advantage.
Join the logistics operators already driving a cleaner, more efficient energy future.
Talk to our teamLet’s power change together
Whether you’re renewing, switching, or simply exploring options, we make business energy simple. Contact us today using the form and one of our UK-based energy experts will be in touch.
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