Green Quadrant: Energy Consulting UK
Published: 22 June 2009
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38 pages, 15 figures
Executive Summary
In the UK demand for energy consulting is growing driven by volatile energy markets, the carbon and sustainability agenda and new regulations. This Green Quadrant report helps buyers of energy advisory services to shortlist consulting firms that are best positioned to meet their needs. Based on interviews with 15 customers and 12 practice leaders and executives, the analysis applies 43 criteria to understand the capabilities, market success and UK coverage of 17 firms. This analysis helps Heads of Energy, Procurement Directors, Chief Operating Officers, Heads of Climate Change and VPs for Sustainability to quickly shortlist and select the most suitable consultancies to support them in areas such as energy procurement, on-site generation, energy audits, carbon footprints, bureau services, energy efficiency and low carbon regulations. The study covers energy consultancies like AEA, Broadfern, ERM, ENVIRON, Enviros, Inenco, McKinnon & Clarke, Power Efficiency and WSP Group. Outsourcers like Dalkia and MITIE are not included in this study.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STATE OF THE MARKET
Powerful Drivers Bring Energy Management To The Fore
BUYERS DISPLAY CONTINUITY IN PURCHASE DECISIONS
Firms Pursue Diverse Energy Programmes
Customers Buy The Full Spectrum Of Consulting Services
Spending Plans Continue Historical Trends
Economic Recession Focuses Spending On Short Payback Projects
Market Fragmentation Leads To Low Brand Recognition
GREEN QUADRANT® ANALYSIS OF ENERGY CONSULTANTS
The Green Quadrant Methodology
Evaluated Firms: Selection Criteria
Evaluation Criteria
Six Providers Lead The UK Consulting Market
Five Specialists Offer Deep Sector And Domain Expertise
Three Challengers Draw On Different Heritages
Entrepreneurs Successfully Offer Niche Expertise
ENERGY MANAGEMENT BROADENS INTO SUSTAINABILITY
Carbon And Sustainability Shift Market Fundamentals
Consultants Respond With Integrated Sustainability Consulting
PROVIDER PROFILES
AEA
BIU
Broadfern
Ecofys
ENVIRON
Enviros
ERM
Evolve Energy
Hurley Palmer Flatt
ICF International
Inenco
McKinnon & Clarke
NIFES
Power Efficiency
TM Resource
Utilyx
WSP Group
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Customers Prioritise Equipment Renewals And Onsite Renewables
Figure 2. Customers Plan To Continue Buying Energy Consulting Advice
Figure 3. Customers Seek Support Across All Areas Of Energy Management
Figure 4. Spending Patterns Follow Historical Trends
Figure 5. The Majority Of Firms Invest In Projects With Payback Less Than 3 Years
Figure 6. Supply Side Fragmentation Dents Purchase Consideration
Figure 7. Buyers’ Purchase Plans Are Spread Across Multiple Consulting Firms
Figure 8. Different types of providers offer energy consulting services
Figure 9. Green Quadrant® Energy Consulting UK
Figure 10. Capabilities Criteria For Energy Consulting Firms
Figure 11. Market Momentum Criteria For Energy Consulting Firms
Figure 12. Capability Scores For 17 Energy Consulting Firms
Figure 13. Momentum Scores For 17 Energy Consulting Firms
Figure 14. Presence Scores For 17 Energy Consulting Firms
Figure 15. Customer Journey In Carbon Management