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Unlocking new income through the UK Capacity Market – Middle Level Commissioners

March 19, 2026

Unlocking new income through the UK Capacity Market – Middle Level Commissioners

“Middle Level Commissioners partnered with CUB (UK) Ltd to participate in the UK Government’s Capacity Market scheme, generating new revenue from existing pumping infrastructure while helping strengthen national electricity security”  

Over £198,000 of Savings and Compensation through Energy Cost Reduction Schemes

March 16, 2026

Over £198,000 of Savings and Compensation through Energy Cost Reduction Schemes

We were able to generate over £198,000 of savings and compensation by securing Energy Intensive Industry (EII) & Network Charge Compensation (NCC) for our client Monpet Extrusion Ltd.

Wholesale Fruit Centre (Bristol) Ltd – Turning Seasonal Lighting Flexibility into Revenue

September 26, 2025

Wholesale Fruit Centre (Bristol) Ltd – Turning Seasonal Lighting Flexibility into Revenue

Background Wholesale Fruit Centre Bristol is a major hub for fresh produce in the South West, with energy demands driven by refrigeration, lighting and round-the-clock operations. As daylight hours increased into spring, their need for artificial lighting naturally dropped. Normally that’s just seen as lower consumption. We saw it as something more: unused capacity that […]

Oakham Ales Brews its First Solar-Powered Beer with Support from CUB and Electron Green

August 13, 2025

Oakham Ales Brews its First Solar-Powered Beer with Support from CUB and Electron Green

Independent brewery Oakham Ales has brewed its first ever solar-powered beer, marking a major milestone in their sustainability journey. This has been made possible thanks to a fully funded rooftop solar PV installation arranged by CUB in partnership with leading solar provider Electron Green. Through this collaboration, Oakham Ales now benefits from clean, low-cost renewable […]

Reduction Reward Scheme – Customer Success Story

January 16, 2024

Reduction Reward Scheme – Customer Success Story

What is the Reduction Rewards Scheme? Financial incentives are on offer for energy users who are making money by reducing their consumption during certain times. The Electricity System Operator (ESO) for Great Britain has successfully trialled and launched a game changing scheme called Demand Flexibility Service. CUB UK are the only directly registered approved energy […]

Tearfund

September 22, 2022

Tearfund

As a charity that advocates climate change, CUB have been mindful of the charity’s ethos and have ensured that our energy contracts are sourced from renewable energy. The team were knowledgeable, friendly and professional and we were kept informed every step of the way. CUB offered various options and made suitable recommendations ensuring the decision making process was simple and straightforward.

Swann Morton Ltd

August 21, 2022

Swann Morton Ltd

Nigel Gear, Swann-Morton’s Finance Department Manager, describes the process: “CUB gets quotes from up to 20 suppliers and shows us details of the four or five best deals. They also advise us on which would best suit us, primarily in terms of cost, but also in relation to the length and nature of the contract. It just wouldn’t be feasible for us to do all of this in-house.”

Feature Radiators Ltd

March 22, 2022

Feature Radiators Ltd

Helena Dowsland, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Feature Radiators explains “They manage transfers to new suppliers, right down to the letter that goes to the old company; it’s really important to us because we have several properties with different suppliers. And if a supplier makes a billing error, CUB sorts that out too.”

Webb Hotels & Leisure Ltd

November 5, 2021

Webb Hotels & Leisure Ltd

CUB’s approach is to go out to the market in advance of our energy contracts coming up for renewal. As energy specialists they have the knowledge, processes and resources to negotiate with several energy suppliers. They put together a shortlist, along with their recommendation, and then we make the final decision.