Flexible risk managed solutions

Taking advantage of price drops

Businesses can choose from thousands of different energy products. One of the first choices you will need to make is between fixed and flexible procurement.

Choosing a flexible risk managed contract means you will make multiple purchasing decisions throughout the life of your contract. The price you pay at each juncture will vary depending on the market at the time of purchase.

Complete cost transparency

A flexible contract gives you complete visibility over the various supplier and industry costs, as well as the raw cost of your gas and electricity. And because you’re purchasing directly from the wholesale market, you can be sure that you’re getting the best price available.

Flexible procurement helps reduce premiums across both commodity and non-commodity costs. Although fixed-price contracts give you budget certainty, the contract price has a risk premium built in to protect suppliers from unexpected market movements.

Flexible purchasing means that you can buy energy over a longer period and have more opportunity to benefit from bearish markets. You don’t need to lock high prices in for a lengthy period. Instead, you can purchase energy in smaller tranches and spread the risk throughout the year.

Plan for — rather than react to — changes in markets

An effective risk management strategy can help protect your organisation from poor decision-making. A risk management strategy defines the level of risk your organisation is comfortable with, helping you make informed decisions within agreed risk parameters.

Benefits of this approach include:

• Total transparency of all contract costs
• Avoid large risk premiums built into fixed price contracts to protect suppliers
• Opportunity to take advantage of favourable markets when purchasing over a longer period