Buying and Using Utilities Live

Your Blueprint for Managing Risks and Maximising Value

Wednesday 26 March 2025
IET Savoy Place, London

Event Overview:
Join us for Buying and Using Utilities Live, MEUC’s Spring Conference and Exhibition 2025.

This flagship event will spotlight the pressing challenges, innovative solutions, and transformative strategies shaping the future of utility management. Featuring dynamic, fast-paced presentations, the conference offers attendees a unique opportunity to gain actionable insights into the energy and water sectors in just one day.

Why Attend?

Expert Perspectives: Gain foresight into emerging trends from leading voices in energy and water management.
Collaborative Networking: Forge valuable connections with industry professionals, policymakers, and thought leaders.
Practical Takeaways: Empower your organization with proven tools and strategies to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
Speakers: A curated lineup of thought leaders in energy and water management, including policy experts, industry veterans, and sustainability champions.
Exhibition: Our Exhibitors are companies that provide supply, procurement and management expertise and services. You can find a list of our Supporters with more details on their services here

Outline Programme

Registration Coffee and networking

Welcome to MEUC’s Buying and Using Utilities Live

	Session 1: Mastering Market Challenges: Risk, Procurement, and Sustainability Proven strategies for stabilising energy costs, managing risks, and securing a sustainable supply.
10.00	Introduction Eddie Proffitt, Technical Director, MEUC
10.05	Market risks, regulation risks: A guide to 2025 Key updates on markets and reforms impacting the energy sector and their implications for businesses Arthur Probert, Carbon and Consultancy Director, Ameresco
10.20	Optimising Procurement: Balancing Cost Control and Sustainability Goals Practical strategies to secure competitive energy contracts while supporting decarbonisation commitments and long-term resilience. Mark Westwood, Head of Solutions, Brook Green Supply
10.35	Securing Certainty: The Role of Power Purchase Agreements in Energy Cost Stability Exploring the benefits of PPAs for large, medium and multi-site businesses and how they support long-term energy goals. David Holmes, Director of Sales, SSE Energy Solutions
10.50	The True Cost of Clean Energy: Investment vs Impact: Examining how the shift to clean power is expected to affect energy costs for UK businesses. Louise Ward, Head of Optimisation and Customer Costs, npower Business Solutions
11.05	Engage, Query, and Learn: An open forum for delegates to interact with the speakers, seek clarifications, and discuss challenges.
11.20	Networking Break with refreshments

	Session 2: Water and Energy Resilience in a Resource-Constrained World Preparing for Tomorrow: Mastering Water and Energy Challenges Today
11.50	Introduction Karma Loveday, Water Adviser, MEUC
11.55	Rising costs and evolving regulations – how businesses can stay ahead to control overheads and product prices. Fallon Wilkinson, Head of Regulation and Customer Code Change, at Water Plus
12.10	The Impact of Decarbonisation on Regional Water Resources Insights from recent research into how decarbonisation efforts will influence water availability across wholesale regions, with practical considerations for businesses. Rob Barker, Industrial Customer Manager, Wave
12.25	The 2025 Energy Security Scenarios: AI and the Evolution of the Energy System With the influence of AI being felt in many areas, discover how over the next 20 to 30 years it could bring significant change to the energy system. Richard Baker, Senior Energy Advisor, Shell Energy
12.40	Energy Market Update: Prices, Policies, and Geopolitical Pressures A focused look at recent energy market movements, price volatility, and geopolitical events – helping businesses understand the current landscape and its immediate impact on operations. Andrew Whiston, Head of Sales Execution Desk, SEFE
12.55	Engage, Query, and Learn: An open forum for delegates to interact with the speakers, seek clarifications, and discuss challenges. Questions led by the Chair
13.10	Networking Lunch in the Exhibition

	Session 3: Innovations Driving the Future of Energy Management Exploring cutting-edge technologies and strategies to optimize energy use and drive sustainability.
14.10	Introduction Richard Koszykowski, Energy Adviser, MEUC
14.15	MHHS puts your energy costs at risk: how to take control How your metering can derail the savings MHHS offers, and what you can do to protect it. Joel Stark, Executive Chairman, Stark
14.30	Battery Optimisation in Grid-Scale and I&C Settings How EDF’s expertise in battery optimisation—both grid-scale (in front of the meter) and on-site (behind the meter)—helps businesses enhance flexibility, reduce costs, and access new revenue streams. Fergus McAllister, Head of Flexibility Products, EDF Wholesale Market Services
14.45	Unlocking Energy Insights: The Power of Advanced Data Analytics Transforming energy management through smarter data and actionable insights. Jade Lambert, Customer Innovation Manager, IMServ
15.00	Bringing It All Together: The Future of Energy in Practice What Policy, Smart Technologies, and Market Shifts Mean for Businesses Paul Everett, Regulatory Policy & Compliance Manager, Corona Energy
15.15	Engage, Query, and Learn: An open forum for delegates to interact with the speakers, seek clarifications, and discuss challenges. Questions led by the Chair
15.30	Networking break with refreshments

	Session 4: Energy and Water: Tackling Distinct Challenges, Delivering Shared Insights Driving innovation and efficiency through experiences and discussion.
15.45	Introduction Robin Hale, Chief Executive, MEUC
15.50	Framing the Energy Challenge: Innovation, Efficiency & Cost Control Navigating market shifts, leveraging new technologies, and improving operational efficiency. – The key market forces shaping business energy costs and procurement strategies. – How emerging technologies and procurement strategies can enhance efficiency and resilience. – Regulatory challenges, market trends, and MEUC’s advocacy in shaping the energy landscape.
16.00	Framing the Water Challenge: Reducing Costs, Managing Risk & Ensuring Resilience Why water efficiency matters and how businesses can take control. – The financial and operational benefits of proactive water management. – How cost control, supplier engagement, and risk management can improve resilience. – Regulatory developments, market trends, and MEUC’s role in supporting members.
16.10	Break-out Sessions: Shaping Future Strategies Building on the key themes introduced, these expert-led discussions will explore the practical application of strategies and identify actions for businesses. Energy Discussion: Led by Eddie Proffitt, Technical Director and Richard Koszykowski, Energy Adviser, MEUC Water Discussion: Led by Karma Loveday, Water Adviser, MEUC
16.30	Highlights from combined knowledge. A summary of insights from breakout discussions
16.40	How MEUC Can Help You Drive Change How MEUC’s network, expertise, and support will continue guiding members.
16.45	Close