Commercial support across the full opportunity lifecycle
From identifying an opportunity to launching, improving or scaling it, Orez provides focused commercial support for energy transition decisions.
Choose the point you have reached in your journey to see how we can help.
Where are you on the journey?
Every energy transition opportunity moves through a series of commercial decisions. The right support depends on the question you need to answer now.
1.
Opportunity
Is this opportunity commercially worth pursuing?
You have identified a potential opportunity, but need to understand the market, the risks and the likely commercial value before committing significant time or resources.
Orez support: A structured assessment of the opportunity, including its commercial potential, key assumptions, risks and next steps.
2.
Proposition
What should we build or take to market?
The opportunity appears credible. Now you need to define a proposition that responds to a real market need and can work commercially for your organisation.
Orez support: Proposition development, customer and market analysis, commercial design and a clear route from concept to viable offer.
3.
Business Case
Can the proposition stand up commercially?
You have a potential proposition, but the numbers, risks, operating model and value creation need to withstand internal, investor or stakeholder scrutiny.
Orez support: Commercial modelling, pricing and revenue analysis, risk assessment, business-case development and independent challenge.
4.
Launch
How do we turn the decision into delivery?
The proposition has been approved. You now need to select the right platforms, providers, partners or route-to-market arrangements to launch effectively.
Orez support: Requirements definition, market assessment, provider comparison, scored shortlisting and an evidence-based recommendation.
5.
Optimise
How do we improve commercial performance once we are live?
The product, service or programme is operating, but performance, pricing, trading, governance or market conditions are changing.
Orez support: Independent commercial review, performance improvement, pricing and trading insight, governance support and practical recommendations.
6.
Continue and scale
Who provides senior commercial support as decisions keep coming?
You need continuing access to experienced commercial judgement without creating a permanent senior appointment or commissioning a new project every time an issue arises.
Orez support: Ongoing commercial counsel, decision support and practical continuity between strategy and execution.
Focused support for the decision in front of you
Once you know where you are in the journey, choose the type of support that best fits the decision you need to make.
Each offer is focused, founder-led and scoped to your circumstances.
Commercial Health Check
For organisations that need to understand where commercial value, margin or performance may be being lost.
Who it is for
Energy suppliers, generators, investor-generators and organisations with an existing energy proposition, portfolio or commercial operation.
The question it answers
Are we leaving commercial value on the table?
What you get
A focused review of the areas most likely to affect commercial performance, which may include:
- Pricing and commercial assumptions.
- PPA structures and contract value.
- Forecasting and reporting.
- Trading and operational performance.
- Gaps, risks and missed opportunities.
- Prioritised actions for improvement.
The output is a concise, prioritised report setting out:
- What is working.
- Where value or performance may be leaking.
- Which issues need attention first.
- What action should be taken.
- Where further analysis or implementation support may be needed.
Duration
Typically 5–15 working days, depending on the scope and information available.
Investment
Fixed fee, quoted at the scoping call and priced according to organisation size and scope.
Relevant proof
Market Entry Sprint
For startups and scale-ups entering UK energy markets or developing a new energy proposition.
Who it is for
Technology companies, startups, scale-ups and organisations that have a promising idea but need to turn it into a credible, commercially viable market proposition.
The question it answers
How do we get to market without learning everything the hard way?
What you get
A focused sprint to help turn an opportunity into a proposition that can be tested, explained and taken forward.
Depending on the starting point, the sprint may include:
- Route-to-market assessment.
- Market and customer analysis.
- Proposition development.
- Commercial model design.
- Pricing approach.
- Risk framework.
- Forecasting and trading requirements.
- Operating model considerations.
- Clear priorities for launch.
The output is a practical market-entry plan that sets out:
- Who the proposition is for.
- What problem it solves.
- How it creates value.
- How it can reach the market.
- What capabilities and partners are required.
- What risks need to be managed.
- What should happen next.
Duration
Typically 2–12 weeks, depending on the proposition and scope.
Investment
Fixed fee, quoted at the scoping call and priced according to organisation size and scope.
Relevant proof
Platform & Provider Selection
For organisations choosing the systems, platforms or partners they need to deliver their next stage of growth.
Who it is for
Energy suppliers, operators, startups and organisations that need to select a platform, technology provider, service provider or commercial partner.
The question it answers
Which platform or partner should we commit to?
What you get
A structured selection process that turns an uncertain market choice into an evidence-based decision.
This may include:
- Requirements definition.
- Current-state and future-state assessment.
- Market and provider scan.
- Longlist development.
- Evaluation criteria.
- Scored shortlist.
- Commercial and operational comparison.
- Risk and implementation considerations.
- Recommendation and next-step plan.
The output is a clear recommendation that gives decision-makers confidence about:
- What they need.
- Which options meet those needs.
- How the options compare.
- What trade-offs are involved.
- Which provider or platform should be taken forward.
- What needs to happen before implementation.
Duration
Fixed-scope engagement, with timing agreed during scoping.
Investment
Fixed fee, quoted at the scoping call and priced according to organisation size and scope.
Relevant proof
Fractional Commercial Partner
For organisations that need continuing access to experienced commercial judgement without appointing a permanent senior commercial role.
Who it is for
Organisations that have completed an initial review, sprint or project and now need continuity as they implement decisions, respond to changing market conditions or develop the next phase of their proposition.
It may also suit organisations with an active commercial challenge that needs regular senior input rather than a single, self-contained project.
The question it answers
Who do we call when the next trading, PPA, pricing or market-entry decision lands?
What you get
Ongoing, founder-led commercial support that can flex around the decisions in front of you.
Support may include:
- Regular commercial counsel.
- Review and challenge of key decisions.
- Pricing, PPA and trading input.
- Proposition and route-to-market development.
- Business-case and investment support.
- Preparation for senior or stakeholder discussions.
- Commercial governance and decision forums.
- Independent review of plans, assumptions and recommendations.
- Practical support connecting strategy with execution.
- On-call access between scheduled working sessions, within the agreed arrangement.
The aim is not to add another layer of advice. It is to provide experienced commercial support that helps the organisation make decisions and keep moving.
Duration
Ongoing monthly arrangement.
Typical support may range from 2–8 days per month, depending on the organisation’s needs and the agreed scope.
Investment
Monthly retainer, scoped and quoted according to the level of support required.
Relevant proof
Not sure which type of support you need?
Or need something broader or more complex? We can scope a tailored engagement where the challenge spans several stages or requires continuity from strategy through to execution.
Book a 30-minute Clarity Call to discuss the decision in front of you and identify the most useful next step.
Founder-led support, with specialist depth when needed
Orez is led by Nick Haines, founder and sole practitioner. Nick leads every engagement personally and remains accountable for the work and the outcome.
For larger or more specialist programmes, Orez may bring in vetted associates with relevant expertise. They work under Nick’s direction and as part of an integrated team.