Crossword Genius

Leading current energy supplier (2,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

in power

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'supplier' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I cannot tell whether this works.

'leading current energy' is the wordplay.
'leading' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'current' becomes 'in' ('in' can mean current or trendy).
'energy' becomes 'power' (synonyms).
'in' next to 'power' is 'IN POWER'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for in power that I've seen before include "Having charge or control" , "Being the government" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app