The challenge 

Before working with Radius, the Irish FA didn’t have an energy partner, and were buying energy at spot market rates.

As Niall McClean, the Irish FA’s former Finance Director, explained:

“It is a complex industry and we didn’t have the in-house expertise to navigate achieving the best rates”  

The energy market can be complex, and without expertise, the Irish FA was missing out on potential savings. Bringing that knowledge in-house wasn’t realistic, so they needed someone they could trust to guide them, without the jargon.

The solution  

Radius became the Irish FA’s first energy management partner, handling both the heavy lifting and technical insight. Their focus was on keeping things simple, accessible, and effective.

“What I needed was to trust that you guys are the experts... and to break it down for me in a simple way.” 

From day one, Radius helped the Irish FA understand the market, explained trading decisions clearly, and took care of the admin.

Radius also supported the Irish FA with:

• Strategic hedging that delivered real savings compared to open market buying
• Assistance with budgeting based on their seasonal energy use (busy match days vs quiet off-seasons)
• Expert handling of a six-month billing query post-COVID, ensuring government relief was applied properly
• Ongoing support for bill validation, forecasting and market insights

“We’ve been approached a few times by other providers, but we’ve never looked elsewhere. We’re really happy with the support we get.”

The results and impact 

Since partnering with Radius around five years ago, the Irish FA has seen a clear shift in how they manage and think about energy.

Here’s what’s changed:

• Real cost savings – Hedging and better timing helped them avoid higher spot rates.

• Less admin – Radius handles the legwork, letting the team focus on running the organisation.

• Better budgeting – Tailored forecasts based on seasonal use allow for more accurate planning.

• Dispute resolution – When energy relief schemes created confusion, Radius helped resolve a billing issue.

• Reliable support – Their account manager, Finbar, has become a trusted partner, described as knowledgeable, approachable and always there when needed.

Conclusion

Partnering with Radius gave the Irish FA the insight, support, and simplicity to manage energy more effectively. From admin help to strategic savings and strong service, Radius has become essential to their operations. With energy no longer a guessing game, the Irish FA can focus on running football in Northern Ireland.