Market Tracker for DG7 Energy Users – Flexibility with Strategy
Want to follow the market — and stay in control? Market Tracker might be your best option.
What Is a Market Tracker Energy Product?
A Market Tracker contract (also known as a wholesale or indexed product) allows large energy users to track the monthly average wholesale electricity price — rather than locking in a fixed rate. Your business pays the market-based rate plus a small management or supplier fee.
For companies with DG7 meters, this contract type can offer significant cost advantages — but only when it’s part of a well-managed energy strategy.
How It Works
Each month, your energy supplier calculates your unit rate based on:
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The average wholesale market price (typically SEM — Single Electricity Market average)
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A management fee (pre-agreed at contract signing)
You then pay your bill based on actual usage at that month’s indexed rate.
Why Choose Market Tracker?
Benefit When Prices Fall
During periods of reduced demand or market oversupply, wholesale electricity prices can drop significantly. Tracker clients immediately benefit from these reductions.
Transparent Pricing
Unlike bundled fixed rates, Market Tracker pricing reflects real market movement — giving you full visibility into how your energy costs are built.
Agile Strategy
Some businesses use tracker contracts for a set period (e.g., 6–12 months), then shift to a fixed rate when market prices bottom out. This timing flexibility can drive substantial savings.
Tailored for Informed Users
Ideal for DG7 clients who monitor energy trends or work with brokers (like us) to time procurement and manage volatility.
What to Consider
Exposure to Price Spikes
If wholesale prices rise sharply — due to geopolitical events, supply shortages, or seasonal pressures — your rates will increase too. Market Tracker carries inherent risk.
No Long-Term Certainty
Unlike fixed contracts, you won’t know next month’s rate in advance. This limits budgeting precision unless managed carefully.
Not Passive
Market Tracker is not a “set and forget” contract. It requires ongoing review and potential switching at the right time to avoid overpaying during market peaks.
Is Market Tracker Right for You?
It might be — if:
✅ You’re comfortable with some degree of market exposure
✅ You want to capture savings when prices dip
✅ You have energy strategy support to manage timing and risk
✅ You’re already on a variable or rollover contract and want a smarter alternative
✅ You want to capture savings when prices dip
✅ You have energy strategy support to manage timing and risk
✅ You’re already on a variable or rollover contract and want a smarter alternative
How We Help
At EnergyBroker, we manage Market Tracker contracts for large Irish businesses across logistics, hospitality, manufacturing, and pharma. Our role includes:
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Monitoring market trends and wholesale movements
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Benchmarking fees and terms from multiple suppliers
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Switching or fixing at strategic points when needed
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Providing full bill transparency and STOD breakdowns
One DG7 client saved €38,000 in six months by riding a low wholesale cycle — and later locking in a fixed contract at the bottom of the curve.
Want a Smarter Energy Strategy?
Market Tracker can work — but only when you have expert support to navigate the ups and downs. We’ll show you how it compares to Fixed Rate and other options based on your usage profile.
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About EnergyBroker
We’re Ireland’s independent energy advisor for large commercial users. We help DG7 businesses cut costs, reduce risk, and stay ahead — whether they choose Fixed, Tracker, CPPA, or Flexi Heren gas products.
With the right strategy, you can benefit from market changes — not fear them.
