The price of energy is always a risk because it is something largely outside of any company’s control. What can be controlled, however, is whether a business is paying more than it should and how much energy it is using. That is where the right advice and support can make a real difference. For some businesses, government schemes may be available that reduce energy costs. For others, the biggest opportunity may lie in better understanding energy use and putting a plan in place to reduce it. In this article, we look at these two main ways of helping businesses to regain control over their costs during market volatility: by ensuring they are not paying more for energy than they should, and by better understanding their consumption through sustainability reporting.