You’re standing on the factory floor, the hum of production surrounds you, new food and drink products are making their way out the door. But behind the scenes, pressure is mounting. Energy costs are spiralling, sustainability targets are non-negotiable, and every minute of downtime risks thousands of pounds in lost production. You’re expected to deliver more with less: less carbon, less cost, less risk. Your team is stretched, your margins are tight, and the board want answers – fast.
You need energy solutions that work as hard as you do. Not just technology, but a partner who understands your industry, your challenges, your goals, and can build integrated energy solutions that address the fundamental challenges facing your food and drink manufacturing site. That’s where Centrica Business Solutions comes in.
Our onsite energy generation technologies help food and drink manufacturers cut costs, reduce carbon, increase resilience, and take control. We specialise in 1MW+ onsite, behind-the-meter energy generation, and we'll work with you to determine the type of energy generation that works best for your organisation, managing your installation around your site’s unique requirements.
Reduce energy costs and carbon emissions with efficient on-site generation.
Cut grid reliance and unlock long-term savings with clean, renewable energy.
Electrify heating to support decarbonisation and reduce fossil fuel use.
A self-sufficient and self-contained system of interconnected energy generation and storage technologies
Our proprietary technology that delivers real-time, device-level energy insights to optimise performance.
These technologies are underpinned by flexible financing, expert maintenance, and net zero advisory, to make it easy for food and drink manufacturers to transition to a cleaner, cheaper and more competitive future. With our fully integrated approach, you'll have a holistic solution that's ready for the energy landscape of tomorrow.
Industry-leading service plans to maximise your return on investment.
In-house flexible financing options to fund your new energy technologies, with no upfront capital.
Utilise science-based methodologies to translate your net zero targets into action.
A winning partnership that combines environmental sustainability, significant economic savings and…
Centrica Business Solutions has installed a new state of the art combined heat and power (CHP) unit…
Food and drink manufacturers are under mounting pressure to decarbonise – fast. Retailers are tightening sustainability requirements, consumers are demanding transparency, and regulators are raising the bar.
But decarbonisation doesn’t mean compromise. You can reduce emissions while improving efficiency and protecting margins. From heat recovery and electrification, to onsite renewables and supply chain collaboration, learn more about the practical solutions that work in real-world production environments.
Every finance director asks three things: What’s the true whole‑life cost? How does it hit cash? What are the accounting and governance implications?
Many energy technologies can generate the energy your production lines need, at lower prices than the grid. And to fund them, you need a range of different financing options, together with investment‑grade models and performance guarantees so finance, procurement and operations can sign off together.
Production uptime is non-negotiable in food and drink manufacturing. A momentary voltage dip can stall a drive, spoil a batch, or miss a delivery window.
You need layered energy resilience – from power conditioning and industrial batteries to backup generators and microgrids. This can absorb grid disturbances, sustain operations during outages, and ensure energy never becomes a bottleneck to production.
Energy doesn’t have to just be a cost. It can be a strategic lever for competitive advantage. Leading food and drink manufacturers are embedding energy strategy into core business planning to reduce downtime, cut carbon, and control costs.
You need an integrated roadmap: from site audits and sub-metering, to tailored technologies like Heat Pumps, CHP, Solar PV and Microgrids. With smart financing options and continuous optimisation, energy becomes a strategic asset that supports growth, resilience and sustainability.
In food and drink manufacturing, energy performance directly impacts product quality, uptime and profitability. Energy governance must be embedded across the business.
Leading manufacturers link KPIs to production outcomes, run strategic reviews that drive action, and manage risks before they become disruptions. These steps, underpinned by digital platforms and cross-functional engagement, turns energy data into decisions that protect your bottom line.
Most of your carbon footprint lies beyond your factory walls. But just because these emissions aren’t directly in your control, that doesn’t mean you can’t significantly influence them.
Your supply chain needs clear asks, shared data and practical support. Funded energy updates, electrification of logistics, improved cold chain efficiency, and tools to track and verify reductions can ensure credibility with retailers and regulators, and decarbonise your supply chain on your terms.
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