Sheffield United powers up for next season after renewing deal with Utilita Energy

Utilita Energy, the independent energy supplier, is renewing its partnership with Sheffield United for the 2018/19 season.

Utilita will remain the club’s Official Energy Partner, with its logo on all first team shorts and polo wear, as well as branding within the Bramall Lane stadium.

Utilita already has operations established in Sheffield, with a Telesales Call Centre based in Ecclesall Road with more than 200 staff.

The supplier has more than 650,000 customers and more than 2,000 staff split across 11 UK locations across the UK.

Jem Maidment, director of marketing and communications at Utilita, said: “We are thrilled to be on board with the Blades again for 2018/19 - I’m sure they will be able to build on last season and we will be supporting them in their push for promotion.

“Our presence in the city is constantly growing and the partnership has provided us with fantastic engagement between staff, fans and customers.

“Our Telesales Call Centre in Sheffield is an integral part of the business and this partnership will allow us to continue to develop our reputation in the area. It is an exciting period to be a part of Sheffield United and we are looking forward to enhancing our relationships within the city, both on a a domestic and commercial level.”

Paul Reeves, head of commercial at Sheffield United, added: “Utilita’s story is an impressive one. The business has grown very quickly and is now an established UK Top 10 energy supplier.

“We are excited to have the company on board for a second season and look forward to working with them to continue to raise the brand awareness with fans and attract Blades as new customers.”