EnergyQuote www.energyquote.com announced today that it has acquired John Hall Associates Limited (JHA) to further expand its capability, expertise and strengthen its position. The combined company is now one of the largest energy consultancies in the UK and Europe, employing 200 energy specialists who deliver services to over 800 customers across the UK and Europe.
Together, EnergyQuote and JHA possess a strong combination of UK and European expertise, systems capability and talented individuals in the energy commodity market. This blend of expert resources will help customers more effectively understand and benefit from the growing complexity and volatility in today’s energy markets. The new and expanded portfolio of services means that EnergyQuote can now provide a far more resilient, quality offering to customers across a greater range of services and countries.
EnergyQuote’s combined product suite will offer a range of integrated and cost-effective solutions in Procurement, Risk and Strategy, Market Analytics, Trading Desk, Bureau, Carbon Reduction and Energy Usage management.
The new EnergyQuote team will consist of John Hall, operating as Chairman of the combined group, Christopher Lydiard-Wilson, EnergyQuote’s founder, will be the Chief Executive Officer and Gary Worby will serve as the Managing Director.
The UK based JHA team of 40 employees has been delivering procurement solutions to its European energy consumers for over 35 years. These services cover all aspects of energy procurement, with specific expertise within the fields of risk management, energy contracts, market reports, contract management, energy research and procurement strategy.
Commenting on the deal, Gary Worby, Managing Director of EnergyQuote said “John Hall Associates Limited’ people, technology and European and North American relationships are an important addition to EnergyQuote's portfolio of businesses and complement our existing products and services. The company brings us a broad range of advanced products and technologies, as well as a management team and employees with a deep customer understanding. We expect the combination to strengthen our market position globally and drive further growth for EnergyQuote going forward."
John Hall, Chairman of John Hall Associates Limited said “JHA and EnergyQuote are two long serving and highly experienced consultancies in both the UK and Pan-European markets. Our synergy will further enhance the services available to our combined clients and the overall energy market. I have gladly accepted the role of Chairman of the new company and I look forward to working with both existing and new colleagues and clients in to the future.”
About EnergyQuote
EnergyQuote is one of Europe’s leading energy consultancies, offering professional energy buyers a comprehensive range of services including:
• Risk Management • Energy Budget and Managing
• Market Analytics • Carbon & Sustainability Services
• Energy Procurement • Bureau Services
EnergyQuote pioneered the first energy e-sourcing platform in 1995, subsequently becoming the first company to trade over £1.5 billion of energy contracts via a web based procurement system. The company continues to invest heavily in leading edge technology to offer a tailored range of purchasing solutions, ensuring buyers obtain the most appropriate contracts and products to help grow their business.
EnergyQuote assists buyers to develop a risk management strategy that underpins all energy purchasing decisions, reducing their exposure to a wide variety of risks. To help these buyers effectively gauge UK and European market developments, EnergyQuote offers an information toolkit, incorporating market analysis, industry guidance and advice on timing purchases.
Against a backdrop of increasing environmental legislation, EnergyQuote also provide a range of services that enable companies to increase efficiency, manage emissions and reduce their overall carbon footprint to ensure regulatory targets are met. These services include individual consultations, training sessions, briefing seminars, workshops and market intelligence updates to ensure organisations keep up to date with the ever changing environmental issues of the day.
Formed in 1992, EnergyQuote remains a privately-owned company, with offices throughout the UK, Belgium, Italy, Romania and India.
