As the collective voice for energy brokers and consultants across the UK, the Energy Consultants Association exists to inform, support, and represent those shaping the non-domestic energy market every day.

Over the past few months, we’ve seen both progress and poignancy within our community.

We recently said goodbye to our co-founder and Chair, Chris Shaw, whose contribution to the ECA and the wider industry cannot be overstated. His vision for unity, professionalism, and fairness continues to guide everything we do.

In his memory, we’ve decided to pause the launch of the ECA Podcast, as the first episode features Chris heavily. We’ll relaunch this project at a later date, ensuring it honours his legacy in the right way.

While this has been a reflective period, it’s also been one of growth and renewal. Our membership continues to expand, with new brokers joining from across the UK.

We’ve also welcomed three new Executive Team members, each elected by our members to represent their peers and help steer the association’s direction in the months ahead.

We’ll be hosting our next Member Open Forum on October 28th. An opportunity to connect directly with the Executive team, share challenges, and help shape our upcoming priorities.

We’re also pleased to confirm the renewal of our partnership with UrbanVolt, continuing to bring members access to sustainable energy solutions and exclusive project tools.

In addition, we’re welcoming Flagship Energy as our newest Associate Partner, joining a growing group of organisations committed to supporting our members and raising standards across the sector.

From the rollout of Market-Wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS)to evolving client expectations and compliance standards, the energy consultancy space continues to shift rapidly.

Through these changes, our goal remains the same: to ensure energy brokers are recognised, supported, and equipped to thrive in a fair and transparent market.

Thank you for being part of that mission.

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We’re pleased to welcome several new businesses into the ECA community:

• Indigo Swan
• VoltView
• Unyfi
• GGS Utilities
• BrightSwitch Ltd
• Freeway Business Solutions Limited
• Business Energy Partners

Each of these members strengthens our collective voice. By joining the ECA, they’ve shown a commitment to higher standards, better practices, and a more transparent and credible TPI sector.

As our membership grows, so does our ability to represent brokers at the highest level.

Whether it’s engaging with Ofgem, pushing back against unfair supplier practices, or educating the market on the true value of good consultancy.

We’re excited to have you on board.

The past few months have brought significant change for the ECA community.

Following the passing of our Chair, Chris Shaw, and the stepping down of Dawn Pratt due to family commitments, we’ve reflected deeply on how far the association has come and the people who helped shape it.

Both Chris and Dawn played an instrumental role in guiding the ECA from its earliest days, and we owe them immense gratitude for their dedication, insight, and belief in what this association could become.

We are pleased to confirm that John Haw CEO of Fidelity Energy Ltd and previously Vice Chair of the Executive Team, has stepped into the role of Chair. John was central to the ECA’s inception and growth alongside Chris and the other founding members, and we’re confident that his continued leadership will help us build on the strong foundations they laid.

We also welcome Mark Gamble, Head of Suppliers, Customer Service and Sales Processing at Utility Bidder, who has joined the Executive Team to provide operational and supplier-side insight.

To further strengthen the team, we recently conducted a member-led election to appoint three new Executive Team members.

Each nominee shared their vision for the ECA’s future, and members cast their votes for the individuals they felt best represented their values and priorities.

We’re delighted to officially welcome the following members to the ECA Executive Team:

“As a newly appointed member of the ECA executive team, I look forward to collaborating with fellow members to strengthen industry standards, champion transparency, and support best practice across the consultant community. My focus will be on ensuring that compliance and regulation are not seen as constraints, but as enablers for sustainable growth and customer confidence.”

“I believe that I can bring a fresh approach to how supplier relationships are managed, problems and issues are raised, and resolutions put into place that benefit the whole membership. I am excited and proud to be in a position to help the ECA membership moving forward and I hope that my passion for our great sector will bring positive change and enhanced relationships for all involved.”

“Great progress has already been made by the ECA, particularly regarding stakeholder engagement and policy reform, but there is a lot more to do and I am looking forward to working with the rest of the ECA exec team, to raise standards and improve consumer experience within the non-domestic energy space. If you are, or you represent, a TPI in the energy sector, I encourage you to join the ECA membership and help us in our work”

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all those who put themselves forward for nomination. Stepping up to represent your peers demonstrates genuine commitment to the association and to the wider energy consultancy sector. You are all a credit to your businesses and the ECA community.

As we move forward, our strengthened Executive Team now includes:

• John Haw – Fidelity Energy Ltd
• Richard Price – Tickd
• Simon Askew – Business Energy Direct
• Mark Gamble – Utility Bidder LTD
• James Groves – Indigo Swan
• Charlotte Dixon – Utility Aid
• Marc Wheatley – Full Power Utilities Ltd

We would also like to recognise PreAction who were instrumental in the creation of the ECA and continue to provide vital operational support behind the scenes. Their ongoing work across marketing, membership, onboarding, and partnerships plays an important role in ensuring the association continues to grow, strengthen its presence in the sector, and deliver consistent value to our members.

Together, this team will continue driving the mission we set out to achieve: to support and represent the UK’s energy brokers and consultants, raise professional standards, and ensure that our sector has a strong, unified voice in the conversations that matter most.

We’re inviting all members to join us for our next ECA Member Open Forum on Monday 28th October at 11am.

This one-hour session is designed to bring members together for open discussion, reflection, and collaboration. It’s your chance to meet the Executive Team, share the challenges you’re facing, highlight recent successes, and help shape the focus of the ECA over the coming months.

The forum is one of the most valuable parts of membership, where honest conversation turns into collective action. Every contribution helps ensure our advocacy, resources, and events continue to reflect the real-world needs of brokers and consultants.

Alongside this, we’re also preparing a series of upcoming webinars covering some of the most important topics affecting our sector.

These will include:

• Associate Partner sessions, showcasing expert insights from our official partners.
• Guidance sessions on Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS), TNUoS reforms, ESL updates, and other key regulatory changes shaping the broker landscape.

We also offer limited opportunities for external businesses to present to our members, provided their sessions deliver genuine value and relevance. More information on these opportunities will be shared later in this issue.

Finally, with over 110 active stakeholders now contributing to our member chat channel, we’re continuing to see the benefits of direct communication between brokers, suppliers, and partners. This community remains one of the most immediate ways to stay informed on market developments and share peer-to-peer advice.

If you haven’t yet joined the conversation, now’s the time to get involved. Your insight and participation make a real difference to how we grow together as a sector.

With a renewed Executive Team, a growing membership, and new partnerships taking shape, this next chapter for the ECA feels more promising than ever.

Our collective reputation continues to strengthen among suppliers, regulators, and across the wider industry. That progress is thanks to the commitment of our members who continue to engage, challenge, and contribute.

The more our community grows, the louder our voice becomes. Every new member, associate partner, and supporter adds weight to the message we have carried since day one: energy brokers deserve recognition, fair treatment, and a seat at the table.

By joining the ECA, you are not just accessing resources. You are helping shape the standards, relationships, and conversations that will define the future of the consultancy sector.

Through open forums, webinars, and shared advocacy, our members directly influence the work we do and the priorities we take forward.

We are proud of how far we have come, but we know there is much more to achieve.

Together, we can continue to build an industry that is respected and united by shared purpose.

🔗 Visit our membership page and complete a simple form to receive our Member Information Pack and learn how to become part of the ECA community.

Let us continue to raise standards, strengthen representation, and move this industry forward together.