Large users push for big discounts_2
3 April 2012
Large electricity users are being advised to adopt a tough stance in their negotiations with suppliers over their new contracts, which take effect on 1 April.
Purchasing managers are locked in talks with suppliers and, according to energy analysts, new market arrangements mean that they should be in line for discounts of between 10 per cent and 20 per cent.
Electricity companies are in a weakened bargaining position as the New Electricity Trading Arrangements (Neta) means that they can only produce as much power as...