Energy Procurement

Independent procurement services for manufacturers & greenhouses

360 Energy helps manufacturers and greenhouse operators make better electricity and natural gas buying decisions through independent advisory, usage analysis, forecasting, supplier engagement, and ongoing procurement support.

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ONGOING PROCUREMENT & SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Reduce avoidable costs. Make stronger energy decisions.

Many energy buyers still work through procurement models shaped by limited supplier engagement, unclear pricing structures, or embedded fees that never become fully visible. These gaps can weaken contract decisions and increase cost exposure as markets change.

360 Energy works differently. Clients pay directly for procurement support, with no commissions and no hidden supplier margins. 360 Energy maintains active supplier relationships while staying aligned with the client’s interests, creating clearer pricing conversations and recommendations built around real business needs.

Energy costs, supplier options, capacity constraints, and market volatility are now material business risks. Energy decisions affect far more than supply price alone. Procurement needs to be managed as a continual business function, not treated as a one-time transaction.

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360 Energy Helps Solve:

Rising and volatile electricity and natural gas costs…

Procurement decisions that create unnecessary cost and risk…

Limited visibility into usage, contract fit, and supplier options…

Energy decisions affecting budgeting, operations, and planning…

…By Strengthening 3 Critical Areas:

Procurement Execution

Market Strategy

Decision Making

Procurement Services

360 Energy provides an ongoing procurement process that helps clients understand usage, manage supplier options, evaluate contract structures, and respond as market conditions change. The process is designed to improve transparency, reduce avoidable cost exposure, and keep energy decisions aligned with long-term business needs.

 Reporting

Usage, Load, and Forecasting Review

Analysis of how energy is used across the operation, how that usage may change over time, and how those patterns should inform procurement decisions.

What it includes:

  • Review of electricity and natural gas usage patterns
  • Assessment of load profile, seasonality, and operating schedules
  • Consideration of expected equipment, production, or facility changes
  • Identification of factors that may influence procurement strategy, contract structure, or future energy requirements

What the client receives:

  • A clearer picture of how and when energy is being used
  • Insight into patterns that may affect supplier pricing, contract fit, or future needs
  • Identification of factors that may influence procurement strategy, contract structure, or future energy requirements

Management

Carbon Excellence Platform

Our Carbon Excellence Platform offers a streamlined approach to continuous energy and carbon savings, providing actionable strategies, tailored solutions, and simplified reporting.

Key Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Carbon Management: Establish a robust strategy that engages your entire organization.
  • Tailored Actions: Choose from 40+ customizable carbon reduction actions to fit your specific needs.
  • Simplified Reporting: Generate stakeholder-ready reports effortlessly and track your progress.
  • Universal Applicability: Our program is designed for businesses of all sizes and sectors.
  • Gamified Engagement: Motivate your team with a fun and competitive approach to achieve carbon reduction goals.

Planning

Customized Energy Management Planning

With over 400 organizations already benefiting from our expertise, we're your trusted partner in developing customized energy and carbon reduction plans. Our tailored strategies align with your unique goals and help you achieve measurable results.

Key Benefits:

  • Tailored Solutions: We develop customized energy and carbon plans that align with your unique needs and vision.
  • Operational Efficiency: Optimize your processes to reduce energy consumption and minimize your carbon footprint.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of evolving environmental regulations with flexible strategies.
  • Universal Applicability: Our approach works across all industries, ensuring you benefit regardless of your sector.
  • Collaborative Engagement: We involve your entire team, fostering a strong sense of ownership and ensuring effective implementation.
  • Comprehensive Framework: Our five-step planning process provides a clear roadmap for achieving your sustainability objectives.

Training

Knowledge and Tool Training Programs

Our training programs are designed to equip your employees with the tools and knowledge they need to drive sustainable practices within your organization. Drawing from global best practices and our extensive industry experience, we offer comprehensive training solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Key Benefits:

  • Customized Learning: Tailored training modules for all levels, ensuring everyone is equipped to contribute to sustainability goals.
  • Sustainable Practices: Learn the latest strategies for energy management, carbon reduction, and other essential practices.
  • Continuous Development: Access ongoing resources to stay up-to-date on emerging trends and best practices.
  • Cultural Transformation: Foster a culture of environmental stewardship throughout your organization.

Mentoring

Energy & Carbon Coaching Program

With a proven track record of implementing energy management processes at over 50 locations, our Energy & Carbon Coach Program provides the focused support you need to achieve your sustainability goals.

Key Benefits:

  • Expert Guidance: Benefit from personalized support and recommendations from our experienced coaches.
  • Proven Expertise: Leverage decades of knowledge in energy management and carbon reduction.
  • Goal Achievement: Stay on track with tailored action plans and regular progress updates.
  • Problem Solving: Overcome challenges with the support of your dedicated coach and team.
  • Continuous Improvement: Optimize strategies with ongoing coaching, training, and actionable recommendations.

Clients save 5-25% of their energy costs each year

Procurement Starts Before the Tender

Before going to market, 360 Energy reviews how energy is actually used, what may change, and how much price certainty or flexibility the business needs. This includes usage patterns, seasonality, operating schedules, planned equipment changes, and contract timing.

Stronger procurement decisions come from better inputs, active supplier engagement, and continual market review.

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Why Clients Use 360 Energy for Procurement

360 Energy supports procurement decisions with independent advice, usage analysis, and market context. Clients use this process to understand cost exposure, compare contract options, and make buying decisions that fit how their business actually operates.

Independent Advice 

360 Energy acts in the customer’s interest, not the supplier’s. We remain independent from suppliers, with no hidden margins or commission-based incentives influencing our recommendations.

Supplier Market Alignment 

360 Energy maintains active supplier relationships while keeping recommendations aligned with the client’s needs, usage profile, and risk tolerance.

Stronger Buying Decisions

Procurement decisions are based on actual usage, operating needs, market timing, contract terms, and acceptable risk.

Energy Security
and Planning Confidence

Ongoing procurement support helps clients manage price exposure, supply risk, and planning needs as business conditions change.

Greater Transparency      

Clients pay 360 Energy directly for procurement support, creating clearer pricing conversations and a more accountable process.

What to expect when you work with 360 Energy

Procurement support at 360 Energy goes beyond tendering alone.Each service is designed to help clients buy more effectively, understand theiroptions more clearly, and make decisions that reflect real usage, real marketconditions, and real business priorities.

Kit-off

Define procurement priorities, timing, facilities, and decision-makers.

Discovery

Review historical usage, existing contracts, operating patterns, and business requirements.

Usage and Risk Review

Assess load profile, seasonality, potential changes, and the level of risk or flexibility the business wants in its supply arrangements.

Strategy Development

Build a procurement approach based on usage, market conditions, and customer priorities.

Supplier Preparation

Put the right structures in place and prepare requirements for market tender.

Competitive Tendering

Issue procurement requirements across Tier 1 suppliers to generate competition.

Evaluation and Recommendation

Review pricing, terms, and alignment with the client’s business needs.

Monthly 
Check-ins & Reports

Team formations and role assignments

Quarterly Knowledge Building

Team formations and role assignments

Quarterly Reviews & Reports

Team formations and role assignments

Annual 
Plan Revision & Reports

Team formations and role assignments
Samuel & Co Employee

Samuel, Son & Co. saved over $2.4 million over two years

360 Energy’s procurement support is designed to reduce unnecessary cost, improve decision quality, and create a clearer basis for energy planning.

8% Reduction

in energy costs with minimal capital expenditures.

47,900 GJ

of natural gas saved over three years.

15.0 M kWh

of electricity saved over three years.

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