Top 5 energy strategies for 2025

In 2025, a solid corporate energy strategy rests on five pillars: security of supply, on-site generation, energy efficiency, contracts suited to volatility and the digitalisation of energy management. Here is what each one covers, and why it matters.

1. How do you secure your energy supply?

With geopolitical and market risks on the rise, securing supply has become a priority. The World Economic Forum points out that the energy transition is no longer only a matter of sustainability: security of supply and affordability are now essential.

In practice:

• diversify sources (gas, renewable PPAs, storage);
• build long-term contractual clauses to reduce volatility;
• prepare crisis scenarios (supply disruption, cost surges).

The result: reduced vulnerability to external shocks, and an energy strategy that holds up over time.

2. Why generate energy on site?

Self-generation (solar, batteries, cogeneration) is gaining ground. Morgan Stanley identifies behind-the-meter solutions, installed on the company’s premises, as one of the key themes of 2025.

In practice:

• install solar panels or batteries on site;
• combine them with smart management to consume when it is most cost-effective;
• assess the return compared with conventional electricity purchasing.

The payoff: autonomy, cost control and better energy resilience.

3. What role for energy efficiency and flexibility?

Optimising consumption and adapting demand is the most direct way to reduce costs and risks. The consultancy RSM highlights the rise in electricity demand driven by electrification, which makes efficiency indispensable.

A concrete approach:

• an energy audit of facilities and processes;
• sensors, automation, energy management systems;
• participation in grid flexibility (off-peak hours, load shedding).

The benefits: lower costs, an improved carbon footprint, a stronger image.

4. How do you protect yourself against price volatility?

The energy market is more volatile than ever: gas prices, regulation, subsidies. McKinsey & Company stresses the balance to be struck between affordability, reliability and emissions reduction.

What to do:

• examine long-term contracts (PPAs, fixed prices) to stabilise costs;
• study hedging mechanisms (clicks, hedging) against fluctuations;
• connect the energy purchasing strategy to the company’s overall strategy.

Every formula has its trade-offs: a broker presents the options and their quantified implications; the final call remains the company’s.

5. What does digitalising energy management change?

The transition also runs through digital tools: data, AI, system integration. Morgan Stanley notes that on-site generation, renewables or carbon capture cannot be managed without a solid digital layer.

Areas to develop:

• a consumption monitoring platform (dashboards, KPIs);
• predictive models to anticipate peaks and adjust the purchasing strategy;
• integration with existing systems (ERP, IoT, building management).

The impact: better operational control and greater responsiveness.

Conclusion

In 2025, for a company where energy is a significant cost line, the challenge is not only to “pay less”: it is to manage energy as a lever. These five strategies (security of supply, on-site generation, efficiency, suitable contracts, digitalisation) form a robust framework to get there.

Frequently asked questions

What are the costs of working with an energy broker?

Depending on the service, a broker’s remuneration takes two forms: for contract renewal, a commission paid by the selected supplier, included in the energy price; for consultancy services (clicks optimisation, follow-up, reporting), fees paid by the client. The remuneration model should be clear from the outset.

How does the commission model work?

Three models exist on the market: a one-off commission at contract signature, a percentage of the amounts saved, or a follow-up subscription. What matters is transparency: a broker must be able to explain who pays them, and how.

Is a broker independent from suppliers?

An independent broker is not tied to a single supplier: it compares market offers and presents them in a comparable form. This is the case for Flexy, which presents the offers of its suppliers without recommending one: the final decision always belongs to the company.