Get Ahead of Rising Bills This Autumn: Join the BEAS Power Webinar Week

As the evenings draw in and the temperatures fall, many businesses across the West Midlands are already bracing for the inevitable rise in energy bills. For small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), autumn is not just about colder weather,  it’s the season when energy costs can put real pressure on already tight budgets.

But there is good news. With the right support, your business can get ahead of these costs, unlock funding and build a more resilient, sustainable future.

That’s exactly what the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS), delivered by Aston University and partners, is here for. BEAS offers free energy assessments and access to match-funded grants of up to £100,000, helping SMEs take practical steps to reduce energy bills, cut carbon emissions and move towards net zero.

Already, more than 1,800 businesses across the West Midlands have signed up, benefitting from expert guidance and funding support to upgrade equipment, adopt renewables and lower their running costs. Now, it could be your turn.

Why This Autumn Matters

Energy bills typically spike as soon as the colder months set in. From heating offices to powering workshops and production lines, SMEs often face a sharp rise in costs between October and March. Taking action now means you won’t just survive another costly winter, you’ll be putting long-term measures in place that keep paying off year after year.

The BEAS Power Webinar Week has been designed with this challenge in mind. Each session focuses on a real business in the region, showing exactly how they accessed BEAS support and what results they achieved. It’s a practical way to see what’s possible and a direct route into funding opportunities.

This is also the final phase of the BEAS project, so if your business has been waiting for the right moment, this is it.

BEAS Power Webinar Week: What’s On

1. How a Solihull Charity Installed 192 Solar Panels and Cut Energy Bills
📅 Tuesday, 30 September 2025 – 08:30 to 09:30 BST
Discover how a local charity in Solihull reduced its energy bills by installing 192 solar panels with the support of BEAS. This session explores their journey from assessment to installation and the difference renewable energy is making.
👉 Register here

2. How a Midlands Engineering Business Slashed Energy Costs by 50%
📅 Wednesday, 1 October 2025 – 08:30 to 09:30 BST
Engineering and manufacturing businesses are some of the most energy-intensive. Hear how one Midlands firm cut its energy bills by half, and learn how grant funding helped them invest in long-term solutions.
👉 Register here

3. How a Birmingham Manufacturer Secured £100K to Improve Energy Efficiency
📅 Thursday, 2 October 2025 – 08:30 to 09:30 BST
See how a Birmingham-based manufacturer successfully accessed £100,000 of BEAS grant support to modernise operations, improve energy efficiency and strengthen resilience. This is a step-by-step look at how the grant process works.
👉 Register here

Take the Next Step

Every SME in the West Midlands has a chance to benefit, whether you’re running a brewery, a factory or a family business. The BEAS Power Webinar Week gives you real life examples, expert advice and a clear path to free energy assessments and funding.

Each session is short, practical and completely free to attend. By joining, you’ll learn how other SMEs are turning rising energy costs into opportunities for savings and growth.

Don’t wait until winter bills hit hard. Take control this autumn with the Business Energy Advice Service and Aston University, and join the other SMEs already transforming the way they use energy.