Tuesday 24 February 14.00-15.30

Energy Procurement 2.0: Balancing Certainty and Cost Optimisation

In today’s fast-changing power markets, traditional long-term hedges such as PPAs and fixed-price contracts still provide budget certainty and sustainability benefits. But rising renewable penetration and increased price volatility mean they fall short in one crucial area: long-term cost minimisation.

This webinar explores how large energy users can strengthen procurement strategies by complementing fixed-price hedging with advanced, data-driven risk-management tools. Using 10 years of UK power data (2014–2024), we compare fixed-price hedging options and show how a flexible, market-linked approach can deliver stronger protection and over £10/MWh in additional savings.

Join us to see how blending PPAs and fixed deals with innovative insurance-backed tools can deliver price certainty, flexibility, and superior long-term value.

Paratus is the world’s first (re)insurer underwriting energy price risk. They offer pioneering renewable power, transition fuel, and freight policies that protect against energy price volatility and accelerate the shift to renewable energy and sustainable fuels.
Combining expertise in energy, insurance, and technology, they have created a first-to-market model solving key challenges for businesses and the planet.

Outline Agenda

14.00 Welcome and Introduction
Robin Hale, Chief Exec, MEUC
Covering:
• The limitations of fixed, floating, and hybrid procurement models
• How insurance-based protection integrates with existing supply agreements
• How exposure to realised market prices improves long-term cost outcomes
• Key insights from a decade-long comparison of hedging, merchant exposure, and the Paratus solution
• Practical steps to build a more resilient, cost-efficient procurement strategy
15.30 Close

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