Ecotricity Business: Driving industry change to eliminate fossil fuels from live events
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As the live events sector embraces sustainability, Ecotricity Business stands at the forefront, transforming how venues and festivals source energy and setting new standards for environmental responsibility.
Their journey from concept to delivery of the Live Events Energy Scheme (LEES) is a testament to innovation, impact and collaboration with like-minded partners, including A Greener Future (AGF).
A partnership that sparked change
The relationship Ecotricity Business with AGF has been instrumental in shaping LEES. From the concept’s inception at GEI17 to its evolution into a fully operational scheme, AGF’s platform has provided the perfect environment for dialogue, networking, and industry alignment.
This partnership has helped position LEES as a game-changing solution, endorsed by leading bodies such as LIVE and Music Venue Trust (MVT), further strengthening its credibility and adoption across the sector.
How LEES works: Operational impact
At the heart of LEES is the energy basket model with participants benefiting from the economies of scale that come with buying energy collectively. That means LEES connects large arenas, mid-capacity spaces and grassroots venues under one sustainable energy framework. Here’s how:
Large arenas as anchors: AEG, with major venues like The O2 Arena in London, act as anchor clients, creating volume that drives competitive pricing and operational efficiencies.
Mid-Cap Venues as Connectors: Regional theatres and music halls bridge the gap, ensuring the scheme scales nationally, while maintaining local relevance.
Shared Benefits for Grassroots: Smaller venues like Future Yard in Merseyside gain access to green energy at rates previously unattainable, thanks to aggregated purchasing power.
This tiered approach means sustainability isn’t just for the big players. It’s accessible to every venue, regardless of size.
Our network of partnerships is central to driving sustainable change in live events and strengthening our position as a transformative solution for venues of all sizes across the UK. Strategic relationships with major operators such as AEG to power their iconic UK venues like The O2 Arena demonstrate the scheme’s scalability and impact. At the grassroots level, Future Yard, in Birkenhead has been a key partner, showcasing how smaller venues not only benefit from LEES, but embed sustainability into the heart of live music and cultural programming through community-driven sustainability.
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Beyond LEES: Driving broader innovation
Ecotricity Business commitment to eliminating fossil fuels from the world of live events doesn’t stop at LEES. They’re actively supporting initiatives that enable greener infrastructure for live events, including:
Grid Faeries x Ecotricity: Our collaboration with AGF providing technical expertise and solutions for temporary power distribution at large-scale outdoor events.
Feeder Pillars: Accelerating activation of permanent, sustainable power points at event sites.
These innovations complement LEES and create a holistic approach to decarbonising the live events ecosystem. In February, Ecotricity Business will be at GEI18 as a platinum sponsor, where they will showcase these solutions, share insights, and engage with decision-makers to drive the next wave of sustainable transformation. GEI18 is more than an event; it’s a catalyst for change, and Ecotricity Business is proud to be part of it.
