Case Study

Will County Saves Approximately $600,000 Annually Through Competitive Energy Procurement

Will County Saves Approximately $600,000 Annually Through Competitive Energy Procurement

The opportunity

Will County sought greater control over energy contracts, supply costs, and renewable energy opportunities across its facilities.

The County lacked a centralized approach to managing its existing electricity and natural gas agreements and had limited visibility into opportunities available through competitive energy markets. Without a coordinated procurement strategy, Will County needed greater oversight of its contracts and a more effective way to control long-term energy costs.

As an existing OMNIA Partners participant for other public-sector purchases, Will County was able to utilize the cooperative agreement to access Tradition Energy’s advisory and procurement services. The engagement provided an opportunity to evaluate the County’s entire energy portfolio, introduce supplier competition, and incorporate renewable energy into its broader strategy.

Analysis

Tradition conducted a detailed analysis of electricity and natural gas accounts across County-owned facilities. The review uncovered opportunities to move accounts into competitive supply, address outdated contract structures, and develop a coordinated strategy for both traditional and renewable energy needs.

Tradition found that the County’s electricity accounts were being supplied by the local utility rather than through competitive supply agreements. This created an opportunity to aggregate demand and solicit competitive bids from qualified suppliers.

The analysis revealed that many natural gas accounts had remained on post-contractual supplier rates for nearly a decade, while others continued to receive supply from the local utility. Tradition identified an opportunity to consolidate these accounts and establish a more strategic procurement structure.

With Will County constructing a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plant at an existing landfill, Tradition also assisted with demand forecasting and planning. A separate competitive bid was conducted to support the facility’s anticipated energy requirements and incorporate the project into the County’s broader energy strategy.

The Result:
$600,000 Savings & Renewable Progress

Thousands In Annual Savings

By competitively sourcing the County’s aggregated electricity and natural gas load, Will County has realized approximately $600,000 in avoided utility costs annually.

Long-Term Budget Stability

Tradition secured long-term electricity and natural gas agreements through a competitive bidding process, providing the County with greater cost certainty and a more coordinated approach to energy procurement.

Renewable Energy Benefits

Tradition incorporated Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) into the County’s strategy, enabling Will County to offset 50% of its electricity demand while advancing its renewable energy objectives.

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