TL;DR: Key Takeaways
- Tem Energy is an AI-powered supplier that connects businesses directly to renewable generators via their RED (Renewable Energy Direct) platform - bypassing traditional wholesale markets.
- Who it’s for: Businesses with Half-Hourly metering capability who prefer digital-first service (no call centres).
- The savings: Up to 30% cheaper than traditional suppliers by removing wholesale market inefficiencies.
- Our fee: A transparent 1p/kWh, clearly separated from Tem’s base rate. No hidden uplifts.
- Why it matters: Access to Power Purchase Agreement pricing that was previously reserved for massive corporations - now available to SMEs.
Energy buying has been stuck in the 1990s - paper contracts, slow brokers, and hidden margins. Tem (opens in new tab) just updated the operating system.
If you run a business, you’re usually given two choices:
- Pay a standard (expensive) rate to a “Big 6” supplier
- Pay a broker to negotiate a slightly better rate (and hope they don’t hide a huge commission)
But what if you could bypass that entire ecosystem?
In short: Meet George is thrilled to announce our partnership with Tem Energy. We partnered with them for one simple reason: they’re building the exact same future we are - one where transparency wins and middlemen lose.
Why We Partnered: Shared DNA
Most suppliers operate on legacy infrastructure. Tem operates on AI.
Like Meet George, Tem is a technology company first and an energy company second. They use algorithms to match supply and demand instantly, removing the bloat that makes energy expensive.
As Jason Stocks (opens in new tab), CCO & Co-Founder of Tem, puts it:
Meet George shares our commitment to clarity and fairness, making it easier for businesses to understand their energy costs and make informed decisions.
Their recent £10.5 million Series A funding round (opens in new tab) led by Atomico (with backing from Holly and Sam Branson) demonstrates the market’s confidence in their approach.
The “Game Changer”: Corporate Power for Everyone
Here’s the single most important reason we integrated Tem into our platform: Accessibility.
Usually, buying power directly from renewable generators (known as a Power Purchase Agreement, or PPA) is reserved for massive corporations or factories using huge amounts of power. According to Solar Energy UK (opens in new tab), traditional PPAs typically require 10-20 year commitments and substantial volume - putting them out of reach for most SMEs.
Tem breaks that rule. Their AI platform is so efficient that it can process matches for businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re a data centre or a high-street bakery, if you have the right meter type, you can access the kind of “direct-from-source” savings that used to be exclusive to industrial giants.
The key point is: Tem has democratised access to corporate-level energy procurement. Their RED platform does in milliseconds what traditional procurement teams take weeks to negotiate.
The “Golden Rule” of Transparency
One thing we really respect about Tem is their commitment to honesty. It’s rare in this industry.
Most suppliers are happy to let brokers hide their commissions deep inside the unit rate so you never see them. Tem takes a different approach. Their platform is built to support radical transparency, designed to display broker fees clearly on the customer’s monthly invoice.
This “Anti-Hidden-Fee” architecture aligns perfectly with our own values. It ensures that when you pay for energy, you know exactly how much is going to the generator and how much is paying for the service.
This means that: Unlike contracts where you discover a 2-3p/kWh broker uplift hidden in your rates, Tem’s system makes all fees visible from day one.
How the “Meet George Check” Works
When you upload your bill to Meet George, our system runs a real-time eligibility check. We don’t just look at price - we look at “Supplier Fit.”
We automatically check your business against Tem’s specific criteria:
| Requirement | Details | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Meter Type | Half-Hourly (HH) including Profile 00 or migrated 03/04 meters | Real-time matching requires granular consumption data |
| Credit Score | Pass commercial credit check | Tem maintains strict risk criteria to keep rates low |
| Business Type | Accepted industry categories | Some high-risk categories may be excluded |
| Fuel Type | Electricity only | Tem is currently an electricity-only supplier (no gas) |
If you pass these checks, we present you with a live, executable Tem quote instantly. If not, we’ll route you to a partner who fits your profile better.
The Platform: Renewable Energy Direct (RED)
Tem’s platform, Renewable Energy Direct (RED) (opens in new tab), processes 1.8 billion matches per second to connect your business directly to a portfolio of UK renewable generators.
The Benefits
Cheaper Rates: By bypassing wholesale market inefficiencies, Tem can offer rates up to 30% lower than traditional suppliers. They’ve already saved businesses over £30 million in transaction costs.
100% Traceability: This isn’t just “green on paper.” You can trace your energy back to specific wind, solar, and hydro assets. It’s genuine, audit-ready renewable power - essential for Net Zero targets and ESG reporting.
Stability: Because you’re buying from a blend of generators, you’re protected from the wildest swings of the fossil fuel market. This diversified portfolio approach helps insulate you from single-source price volatility.
The Meet George Promise
Just like with all our partners, we apply our strict “1p Promise” to Tem contracts.
- Our Fee: We add a single, visible 1p/kWh fee to Tem’s base rate
- No Hidden Costs: Tem pays us this fee over the life of your contract based on actual usage
- The Check: Before we show you a quote, our engine checks if Tem is right for you
Important note: Tem operates a Digital-First support model (email/portal, no call centres). This is perfect for modern businesses who prefer managing things online, but worth knowing upfront.
Who is This Right For?
Tem is the perfect partner for the Modern Business. Our engine recommends them if:
- You have a Half-Hourly Meter: You need a meter that sends data every 30 minutes
- You’re “Tech-Forward”: You prefer managing things online via a dashboard rather than waiting on hold for a call centre
- You want maximum efficiency: You hate paying for “fluff” and just want the leanest, cleanest price possible
- You value provenance: You want audit-ready proof of where your renewable energy comes from
For many businesses, the traditional energy market is broken. Tem offers an escape route.
Worked Example: Tem vs Traditional Supply
This is an illustrative example to show the mechanism (not a promise of savings - outcomes depend on your specific load shape and market conditions).
Assumptions:
- Business consuming 25,000 kWh annually
- Current traditional supplier rate: 28p/kWh
- Tem RED rate: 22p/kWh (base) + 1p/kWh (Meet George fee) = 23p/kWh total
- Standing charge: £1.20/day (unchanged)
| Item | Traditional supply | Tem via Meet George | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual consumption | 25,000 kWh | 25,000 kWh | — |
| Unit rate | 28p/kWh | 23p/kWh | -5p/kWh |
| Annual energy cost | £7,000 | £5,750 | -£1,250 |
| Standing charge | £438 | £438 | £0 |
| Total annual cost | £7,438 | £6,188 | -£1,250 |
In this scenario, the business saves £1,250 per year (approximately 17%) by switching to Tem.
Note: This is illustrative. Actual savings depend on your consumption pattern, current rates, and market conditions. Tem advertises savings of up to 30% - but this is situational, not guaranteed.
Ready to Access AI-Powered Energy?
We’re currently in pre-launch, building the UK’s most transparent business energy switching platform. Tem Energy is one of our launch partners.
If you have Half-Hourly metering and want early access to Tem’s AI-powered renewable energy quotes:
Join the waitlist to be first in line when we go live. We’ll notify you as soon as Tem quotes are available on our platform.
If you’re wondering how Meet George will make money across all our supplier partnerships, we explain everything in How We’re Paid.
If You Only Do One Thing
Check if you have a Half-Hourly capable meter. Look for “Profile 00” on your bill - if you have a Profile 03 or 04 meter, you may still be eligible if it has been migrated to 30-minute settlement under MHHS (Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement). Not sure? Ask your current supplier or join the Meet George waitlist - we can check this for you automatically when we launch. If eligible, you could access Tem’s AI-powered pricing that bypasses the expensive wholesale market entirely.
New to business energy switching? Start with our guide on how to switch business energy step-by-step.
Concerned about broker fees? Read our breakdown of hidden broker commissions and uplifts - and why Tem’s transparent invoicing matters.
Already with a traditional supplier? Learn about the volume tolerance trap that could be costing you thousands.