About Energy Mentor
Wayne Mitchell has worked in the energy industry for more than 25 years and now runs his own energy consultancy business, Dallington Energy. He also dedicates a proportion of his time to people and businesses who need a quick shot of expertise.
Why Energy Mentor?
While Wayne usually works for large industrial and commercial clients it's evident that there are small businesses, not-for-profit organisations, and individuals, who wouldn't usually engage an energy consultant, who are struggling to navigate the energy market. With a small investment of time and expertise issues can be resolved quickly, reducing time and stress.
What can Energy Mentor help with?
You may have an ongoing issue with a supplier, you're struggling with erroneous data, you can't get an energy connection, you may be applying for a job in the industry and want someone to take a look at your CV, you may need a recommendation, or you're looking for an energy contact. Whatever you need, ask the question, we might be able to help.
Too worried to ask?
Do you think it's a silly question? Have you got yourself into an embarrassing tight spot? Concerned that you might be asking too much? Ask anyway, even a few words of advice might help move things along, and it's always confidential.
New Energy Mentors!
Wayne is now joined by three further Energy Mentors offering a proportion of their time every week to people and businesses who need a sharp injection of expertise. Wayne is joined by Jon Davies, Chris Webb, and Georgina Penfold, all of whom have significant and diverse energy industry expertise.
Our Energy Mentors
Jon Davies
Georgina Penfold
Georgina Penfold
Jon joined Yorkshire Electricity in 1998, primarily focusing on large business customers. He played a key role in the early UK growth of Gaz de France and later contributed to the Australian energy retail market and Utilyx's expansion. At npower Business Solutions, he held various senior roles, including implementing Salesforce and shapin
Jon joined Yorkshire Electricity in 1998, primarily focusing on large business customers. He played a key role in the early UK growth of Gaz de France and later contributed to the Australian energy retail market and Utilyx's expansion. At npower Business Solutions, he held various senior roles, including implementing Salesforce and shaping strategic direction.
In 2016, Jon shifted to the tech side of the energy market, recognizing that B2B suppliers were lagging in digital adoption. Since 2017, he has been with Astral Tech, transforming how energy retailers engage customers digitally. Jon brings extensive experience in energy sectors, digital tech adoption, high-value sales, and market strategy execution.
Jon offers extensive experience across a number of energy domains, digital tech adoption, driving high value sales, and creating and executing go-to market plans.
Georgina Penfold
Georgina Penfold
Georgina Penfold
With a background in decarbonisation and noted expertise in policy and communications, George brings a broad experience to the table, ranging from public sector carbon management as the Environment Manager for West Yorkshire Police through to a leadership role in the Energy Storage sector and Directorships in Strategy and Regulation for t
With a background in decarbonisation and noted expertise in policy and communications, George brings a broad experience to the table, ranging from public sector carbon management as the Environment Manager for West Yorkshire Police through to a leadership role in the Energy Storage sector and Directorships in Strategy and Regulation for the UK’s largest energy consultancy. She currently advises organisations of all sizes on compliance, reporting and communication around sustainability. George is a Trustee for Solihull Care Housing Association and a Non-Executive Director for BSRIA.
Having worked in hands-on energy management and carbon reduction, as well as in policy and regulatory work, George is ideally placed to support on questions about reducing consumption, adopting low-carbon technology or dealing with due diligence, including the latest rules on net zero and helping you understand what that complicated item on your bill really means. George is particularly keen on supporting the public and third sectors, and real estate intensive organisations.
Christopher Webb
Georgina Penfold
Christopher Webb
Chris retired in 2023 after a 40-year career in the chemicals sector; initially with petrochemical EPC contractors, and subsequently in industrial gases. For the last 16 years he was responsible for procurement and advocacy associated with electricity, natural gas and environmental credits, in the UK and EMEA.
From 2010 he was a Vice Pres
Chris retired in 2023 after a 40-year career in the chemicals sector; initially with petrochemical EPC contractors, and subsequently in industrial gases. For the last 16 years he was responsible for procurement and advocacy associated with electricity, natural gas and environmental credits, in the UK and EMEA.
From 2010 he was a Vice President of the International Federation of Industrial Energy Consumers (Europe).
Chris' expertise includes decarbonisation strategy, PPAs, CDP reporting, contract planning and portfolio management for electricity, industrial gases, and natural gas, compressed air and steam system optimisation, operational electricity load management, and fixed charge optimisation.
Examples of people and businesses we've helped
A not-for-profit trade association
A small trade association needed some help to pull together a basic carbon emissions analysis based on their energy consumption and travel. Within a few hours they had their assessment and some suggested methods of mitigation.
A domestic property owner
A homeowner needed help to resolve a long-running dispute with an energy supplier. Their meter was faulty, their meter reads were erroneous, and they had received some exceptionally high invoices. With a quick escalation to the executive complaints team we made swift progress towards resolution.
A local sports club
A small sports club was paying exorbitantly high energy bills and was struggling to make ends meet. New contracts were placed with an alternative supplier and annual energy costs were reduced by nearly 50% with almost immediate effect.
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