Client outcomes

Commercial results from better energy decisions

Real-world examples of how strategic procurement, market insight and energy risk management can improve commercial outcomes for UK businesses.

Evidence in practice

Strategy should deliver measurable value.

Every organisation has a different consumption profile, risk appetite and commercial objective. Our approach is therefore built around the individual client rather than a predetermined purchasing strategy.

These examples demonstrate how procurement timing, flexible purchasing and a wider review of energy costs can influence the commercial outcome.

Frozen food wholesale and cold storage facility
01
FROZEN FOOD WHOLESALER

Reducing market exposure through flexible energy procurement

Client Confidential Frozen Food Wholesaler
Sites 2
Annual consumption 10 GWh
Contract term 5 years

The challenge

Contracts were coming up for renewal and the client was concerned about market volatility and the potential impact on future energy costs.

Our approach

We reviewed the existing procurement strategy, analysed market conditions and recommended a flexible purchasing approach. Complete Energy negotiated the supplier contract and subsequently traded positions using a multi-layered hedging strategy.

£60,000
annual saving alongside reduced market exposure and improved budget certainty over a five-year contract term.

The client had historically used fixed contracts, but a clear explanation of flexible trading and the associated risk-management approach made the transition straightforward.

Pharmaceutical manufacturing production line
02
PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURER

Securing long-term energy costs through strategic hedging

Client Confidential Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Sites 5
Annual consumption 40 GWh
Budget secured Through 2033

The challenge

Contracts were coming up for renewal and the client was concerned about market volatility and the effect future energy costs could have on long-term budgets.

Our approach

We analysed market conditions, identified attractive buying opportunities and time-of-day options, then successfully hedged future positions to reduce ongoing energy expenditure.

15%
reduction in annual energy spend with the client's energy budget secured through 2033.

The client had previously been reluctant to trade more than three years ahead, but recognised the opportunity presented by backwardation and the ability to secure future savings.

Energy-intensive industrial manufacturing
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ENERGY-INTENSIVE BUSINESS

Looking beyond the supply contract for wider cost opportunities

Client Confidential Energy-Intensive Business
Focus Wider energy cost review

The challenge

Energy-intensive businesses face a wider cost picture than wholesale commodity alone, including network charges, policy costs, industry schemes and other non-commodity elements.

Our approach

Complete Energy reviews the client's wider energy estate to identify potential savings opportunities outside the conventional supply contract, including eligibility for relevant government support and industry schemes.

A wider view of energy cost The review includes consideration of relevant support mechanisms such as the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), subject to eligibility, alongside other areas that may sit outside the normal procurement process.

For energy-intensive organisations, effective energy management should consider the full cost picture rather than focusing solely on the headline commodity price.

The principle
Better information creates better options.

Procurement decisions should be made in context.

Market conditions, contract structure, timing and risk appetite all influence the eventual commercial outcome.

Our role is to bring those factors together so clients can make informed decisions with a clear understanding of both opportunity and risk.

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