{"id":3804,"date":"2025-12-14T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meucnetwork.co.uk\/events\/?p=3804"},"modified":"2026-08-25T08:41:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T08:41:58","slug":"partner-smartestenergy-nov26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meucnetwork.co.uk\/events\/partner-smartestenergy-nov26\/","title":{"rendered":"Partner Webinar: SmartestEnergy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/meucnetwork.co.uk\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/H2-Webinars-2026-19-smartestenergy-Nov.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3832\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meucnetwork.co.uk\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/H2-Webinars-2026-19-smartestenergy-Nov.png 1024w, https:\/\/meucnetwork.co.uk\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/H2-Webinars-2026-19-smartestenergy-Nov-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/meucnetwork.co.uk\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/H2-Webinars-2026-19-smartestenergy-Nov-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/meucnetwork.co.uk\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/H2-Webinars-2026-19-smartestenergy-Nov-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/meucnetwork.co.uk\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/H2-Webinars-2026-19-smartestenergy-Nov-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuesday 24 November (11.00 &#8211; 12.30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>From Tender to Today: Building a Successful Long-Term Energy Partnership with Co-op and SmartestEnergy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Co-op and SmartestEnergy for an honest conversation about what it takes to build a successful long-term energy partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the perspectives of both customer and supplier, we&#8217;ll explore the journey from procurement and contract discussions through to implementation, ongoing collaboration and delivery. Hear how Co-op approached the market, what made SmartestEnergy the right fit, and how both organisations worked together to achieve their objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll discuss the realities of developing a tailored energy supply solution, supporting Co-op&#8217;s renewable energy ambitions, navigating onboarding and implementation, and establishing the foundations for a strong working relationship. Two years on from contract commencement, we&#8217;ll reflect on the lessons learned, the challenges overcome, and the value of partnership in delivering long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key discussion topics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Co-op&#8217;s procurement objectives and what they were looking for in an energy partner.<\/li><li>Why SmartestEnergy chose to participate and what stood out about the opportunity.<\/li><li>Working together to shape an agreement that met the needs of both organisations.<\/li><li>Supporting Co-op&#8217;s renewable energy ambitions through a tailored energy solution.<\/li><li>Turning plans into reality: onboarding, implementation and operational delivery.<\/li><li>Two years on: lessons learned and what makes a successful customer-supplier partnership.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Audience takeaway<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees will gain practical insights into the realities of delivering a complex energy procurement project, from supplier selection through to implementation and ongoing partnership. They&#8217;ll hear first-hand lessons from both organisations and take away ideas for building strong, collaborative relationships that deliver long-term value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sean Langford, Strategic Development Manager, SmartestEnergy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About SmartestEnergy<\/strong><br><em>We\u2019re a B2B renewable energy company empowering switched on customers, generators and partners to get to net zero. We\u2019re backed by Marubeni Corporation, so you\u2019ll benefit from our reliability, sound financial stability and insightful on-the-ground knowledge as you take the next step on your net zero journey.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outline Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>11.00<\/td><td><strong>Welcome and Introduction<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Covering:<\/strong><br>&#8211; Co-op&#8217;s procurement objectives and what they were looking for in an energy partner.<br>&#8211; Why SmartestEnergy chose to participate and what stood out about the opportunity.<br>&#8211; Working together to shape an agreement that met the needs of both organisations.<br>&#8211; Supporting Co-op&#8217;s renewable energy ambitions through a tailored energy solution.<br>&#8211; Turning plans into reality: onboarding, implementation and operational delivery.<br>&#8211; Two years on: lessons learned and what makes a successful customer-supplier partnership.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Q&amp;A<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12.30<\/td><td><strong>Close<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Register for MEUC\u2019s Partner Webinar delivered by SmartestEnergy below.<\/strong><br>Please note this event is limited to MEUC Members and end-users only.<\/p>\n\n\n<div role=\"form\" class=\"wpcf7\" id=\"wpcf7-f3803-o1\" lang=\"en-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3804#wpcf7-f3803-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"3803\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"5.3.2\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f3803-o1\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<h5>Registration form<\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap radio-webinar\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"radio-webinar\" value=\"Please register me for the Partner Webinar with SmartestEnergy on 24 November 11.00 - 12.30\" checked=\"checked\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Please register me for the Partner Webinar with SmartestEnergy on 24 November 11.00 - 12.30<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rh_form_names\">\n<p><label> First Name (required)<br \/>\n    <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap first-name\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"first-name\" value=\"\" size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><\/span> <\/label><\/p>\n<p><label> Last Name (required)<br \/>\n    <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap last-name\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"last-name\" value=\"\" size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><\/span> <\/label><\/p>\n<p><label> Job Title (required)<br \/>\n    <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap job-title\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"job-title\" value=\"\" size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><\/span> <\/label><\/p>\n<p><label> Company (required)<br \/>\n    <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap company\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"company\" value=\"\" size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><\/span> <\/label><\/p>\n<p><label> Your Email (required)<br \/>\n    <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap your-email\"><input type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" value=\"\" size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><\/span> <\/label><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap checkbox-exhibitor\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-checkbox\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first last\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checkbox-exhibitor[]\" value=\"I consent to MEUC sharing my contact details with MEUC Partners so they may send me relevant information and offers about their goods and services. 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