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Build Better Energy Budgets: Lessons from 2025 Energy Markets and How to Plan Smarter in 2026

Build Better Energy Budgets: Lessons from 2025 Energy Markets and How to Plan Smarter in 2026

As 2025 comes to a close, the energy landscape looks anything but predictable. From market swings to the lasting impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill, energy teams have navigated one of the most dynamic years in recent memory.

Join Verse for a live discussion, Thursday, Dec. 11 at 1pm ET, that looks back at the major energy themes of 2025 and ahead to the strategies shaping 2026. Our experts will unpack what really happened across key markets, how policy shifts are influencing buyer behavior, and what to expect as we move into the next planning cycle.

We will also share exclusive case studies from large enterprises where Verse used real 2024 data to model and deliver more accurate 2025 forecasts, proving that better modeling leads to smarter budgets and fewer surprises.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • What drove energy market performance in 2025 and how the One Big Beautiful Bill reshaped cost and risk
  • How top energy teams are rethinking forecasting and budgeting for 2026
  • Real examples of how Verse’s modeling outperformed enterprise forecasts to deliver accuracy and confidence

Close out the year with clarity and confidence, and get ready to plan smarter for 2026.

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Shehzad Wadalawala

VP, Strategy | Verse

Shehzad is a wholesale energy market expert with 15+ years of experience developing and implementing strategies for buyers of electricity that balance forecasted cost, sustainability goals, financial risk, and operational efficiency. He was responsible for developing and implementing Google’s Energy Hedging Program and Risk Management Framework for its global energy portfolio of data centers and energy supply.

Shehzad has led and executed energy portfolio management and hedging programs for a range of organizations, including municipalities, educational institutions, utilities, and community choice aggregators. His background offers a holistic view of U.S. energy markets, combining utility experience (managing reliability and ensuring regulatory compliance with state- and ISO-level energy procurement rules) and advanced private-sector energy procurement.

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Sam Cotterall

Director, Client Enablement | Verse

As Director of Client Enablement at Verse, Sam Cotterall acts as a cross-functional leader, blending deep product expertise with market knowledge to bridge product, sales, and customer success functions.

Sam joined Verse from Schneider Electric, where he was a manager on the Renewable Energy and Carbon Advisory consulting team. In that capacity, Sam partnered with Fortune 500 companies to design, implement, and optimize global renewable energy strategies. He led clients through complex decision-making processes with a specialization in renewable energy and tax credit procurement in North America.

Prior to Schneider, Sam worked at BloombergNEF to help investors, businesses, and policy makers navigate the energy transition through data and insights.

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Peter Serian

Director, Energy Management Solutions | Verse

With over 20 years of experience in the energy and sustainability industry, Peter serves as Director of Energy Management Solutions to support Verse’s growth in the Eastern US. He consults with clients on their energy goals and architects Verse products and services to deliver cost savings and manage energy risk. His background as a leader in service delivery and Customer Success gives him a unique ability to understand his client’s needs and provide impactful solutions.

Peter is a registered Professional Engineer and holds a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering.

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