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Commercial Advisory at Amberside Advisors

Commercial advisory

Advising public and private sector clients through complex localised energy infrastructure development and transactions, from feasibility and commercialisation, through delivery to exit.

Combining our commercial approach and market insights, we can deliver complex advisory mandates, supporting our clients throughout the project lifecycle. We have a unique depth of expertise across the public and private decentralised energy sectors, including direct involvement with a wide array of investors and industrials, as well as local and central government. We help clients to develop and commercialise their decentralised energy opportunities, seek funding partners, and close the transaction, to get assets in the ground.

Commercia-lisation of projects

We support projects through the asset lifecycle, from greenfield development to portfolio optimisation, and secondary market transaction management – leading the stakeholder negotiations, financial modelling and risk management, relevant to project stage.

Unlocking net zero investment (public sector)

We advise on commercial viability of low carbon projects, structuring options, and public/private blended finance solutions. Public sector bodies can benefit from our unique approach by efficiently realising the biggest opportunities, with us coordinating the procurement of infrastructure development and seeking funding partners.

Business case development & project appraisal

We develop business cases for the private and public sector (e.g. HM Treasury 5 case model), with particular focus on commercial and financial structuring, modelling, and assessing market/investment attractiveness, providing actionable recommendations to move projects forward.

Procurement & contract negotiation

We can procure partners and negotiate optimal commercial positions under any form of energy services/ supply contracts for heat, cooling, or private wire agreements, including financial forecasting and risk management.

Transactions & asset appraisal

With our extensive experience of 50+ transaction modelling and advisory mandates closed, totalling £6bn+ in asset value, we can support you with valuation of assets and provide transaction support at all stages.

Funding options & applications

We can support your entry into the market with strategic commercial and policy advice. We will help you successfully bid, undertake commercial and financial due diligence, as well as project origination and development support.

Commercial Advisory at Amberside Advisors
Our added value

Market and transaction knowledge – we understand balance of risk and deal negotiation dynamics.

Combined commercial and financial lenses – we aim to maximise long-term sustainable value.

Financial modelling & data analytics – we provide quantitative evidence of social and investable benefit.

Stakeholder negotiation experts– we triage alleviating common pain points, allowing you to focus on your core business.

Powerful partner to your legal team – we provide detailed contract instructions for optimal outcomes.

Utilising foresight – we draw on experience (combined with scenario modelling) for accelerated problem resolution.

Our clients
Commercial Advisory testimonial at Amberside Advisors

"It was fantastic to collaborate on this exciting project and this sure was some journey. We got the interest of the most sophisticated and experienced market players, who ripped apart every aspect of our business plan and the Amberside Advisors’ model sure withstood all the stress testing – no one could find fault!”

​US investor (Family Trust principal)

Project examples

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Amberside Advisors secures appointment for Heat Network Zoning Framework

Amberside Advisors and Steer are pleased to announce the successful outcome of their bids for the Heat Network Zoning Framework from Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). We are proud to have been selected across three key areas of the framework, making significant step forward for our Energy Transition team.
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Amberside Advisors supporting bidders for Bristol City Leap project

Bristol City Leap is an innovative partnership between Bristol City Council and Ameresco Ltd which will accelerate green energy investment in Bristol and help towards decarbonising the whole city. Over the next five years, Bristol City Leap will invest nearly £500 million into low carbon energy infrastructure, such as solar, wind, heat networks, heat pumps and energy efficiency measures.
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Cranfield University’s Sustainable Energy Transformation

Cranfield University has devised an Environmental Strategy that includes a goal of achieving Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2030. Additionally, the university has been closely monitoring developments in the UK’s “Energy Transition” and the growing emphasis on Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) in government policy.
Meet the experts
Mark Easter, Head of Commercial Advisory at Amberside Advisors

Mark Easter

Head of Commercial Advisory

Maria Balyasna, Associate Director at Amberside Advisors

Maria Balyasna

Associate Director, Energy Transition

Shivali Mathur, Associate Energy Transition at Amberside Advisors

Shivali Mathur

Associate, Energy Transition

Jack Bedells, Commercial Advisor at Amberside Advisors

Jack Bedells

Commercial Advisor

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