Recorded webinar
You can’t control what you can’t predict: Managing energy costs in food & drink
Published: 26 June 2026
Updated: 26 June 2026
Sectors
Energy
Energy was one of the biggest and most unpredictable costs in food and drink manufacturing.
This webinar explored how businesses could regain control—reducing exposure to volatile energy markets while improving operational resilience.
For any further questions, please contact james.hampshire@powerstar.com and jamie.storry@enel.com
You can’t control what you can’t predict: Managing energy costs in food & drink
Overview
Enel X and Powerstar's experts shares practical strategies to manage energy cost and risk:
- Why energy is now a strategic business risk - not just a utility cost
- The impact of energy price volatility on margins and profitability
- How grid reliance is increasing cost and risk
- The role of battery energy storage (BESS) and smart optimisation
- Real-world examples of cost savings and performance improvements
- What a practical next step looks like for your site
If you’re responsible for managing costs, maintaining production, or planning future investment, this session will give you a clearer view of where risk sits - and what you can do about it.
Speakers
James Hampshire - Powerstar Principal Engineer. Powerstar
Jamie Storry - UK Commercial Lead, Enel X
