Green Energy Consulting, a leading independent UK commercial energy consultancy, specialising in the renewable electricity and carbon neutral gas sector is sponsoring the Best Small Medium-Sized Enterprise category in the in-cumbria Business Awards.

We are proud to be sponsoring ‘Best SME Business 2017’ in the in-Cumbria business awards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are a fundamental part of the economy, and they play a crucial role in furthering growth, innovation and prosperity. There are over 4.8 million SMEs in the UK, totalling over 99% of all businesses.

SMEs have a huge amount to offer, they are agile and create more jobs than any other kind of organisation accounting for 48% of private-sector employment. As they are the very fabric of our communities, Green Energy Consulting are delighted to play a part in recognising hard work and success in the SME category

Founded in 2012, Green Energy Consulting is a leading independent commercial energy consultancy, specialising in renewable energy and sustainability. We have commercial relationships with the whole market of energy suppliers, and are completely impartial. Through our services, we have managed over 1.6 TWh of energy for over 5,000 clients.

We are part of the GEC Group of companies, including; Switch Gas & Electric, an Ofgem Accredited Price Comparison Website; Buy Business Water, an independent water consultancy; The Energy Hub, a sustainability and renewable technology consultancy; Buy Biomass Pellets, a leading supplier of biomass pellets and; Business Buying service, a leading procurement consultancy specialising in reducing expenditure across a number of categories.

Green Energy Consulting prides themselves on the holistic service they offer to clients – going above and beyond simple procurement to offer a turnkey solution to energy management. Whether it is a reduction in energy expenditure, sustainability management or green credential enhancement that you require, all of our services are designed to help you save time, energy and money.

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The Best SME Business award will recognise a business with 1 to 50 employeed which can demonstrate:

* Strong leadership and vision

* Good sales growth

* Sound financial performance

* A robust plan for sustained growth

The awards will be presented by the BBC's media editor Amol Rajan, former editor of The Independent, at an evening of celebration at The Halston Hotel in Warwick Road, Carlisle on November 9 when the winners will be announced in 16 categories.