For many years, energy was something businesses rarely had to think about. It was simply another overhead – predictable, manageable, and relatively stable. That changed dramatically in 2022.

Across UK manufacturing and industry, energy prices surged by as much as 400%, forcing businesses to confront a reality that had been building for years: the energy market was no longer stable.

For many companies, energy has become one of the largest risks to profitability,  competitiveness and long-term planning. I know this because we experienced it ourselves. When our own operations faced these price increases, we began searching for solutions that would provide long-term energy security. What we discovered was that the world’s largest corporations had already solved this problem.

They were not relying on the wholesale energy market.Instead, they were securing their power through private energy agreements, connecting directly to renewable energy generators and locking in long-term pricing. However, these solutions were typically only available to the largest corporations due to cost, complexity and credit requirements. We founded e2 Energy Partners to change that.

Our mission is simple: to make private energy accessible to businesses of all sizes – delivering long-term price stability, reduced carbon emissions and true energy security. The energy transition is one of the greatest challenges industry has ever faced. But with the right strategy, it can also be one of the greatest opportunities.