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For years, renewable energy options have existed under a stigma: It sure would be a nice thing to do, but the up-front setup cost is just too high. When looking at these “nice” solutions like solar power, companies often consider the notion of “grid parity,” too. Is the cost of renewable energy on par with […]
Over the past year, the news has been full of stories about the rapidly declining prices of oil and natural gas. This trend has been a boon for consumers, who are happy to be filling gas tanks and paying utility bills without breaking their budgets. But there’s a flip side to this low price environment: […]
In our previous installment, we started a five-part series with advice for the energy buyer when engaging an energy advisory firm to assist with the procurement and management of energy supply. We highlighted the five key factors to consider: Experience Full-Service Solutions Wholesale Market Expertise Strategic Approach Independent Status We initially discussed how important “experience” […]
In the world of finance and procurement, some of the preferred buzzwords include “conservative,” “stable,” and “predictable.” Because of the need to keep operational costs as low as possible, energy procurement presents a unique set of challenges to businesses that use a lot of energy. To begin with, energy commodities are volatile – and electricity […]
When you think about ways to reduce your organization’s energy costs, two solutions typically come to mind. One is that you can work to procure a lower rate for your electricity or natural gas supply. The other is that you can put together an energy efficiency program designed to reduce the amount of energy you […]
As anyone in procurement can tell you, electricity is the most volatile commodity you will ever buy. One day, energy prices increase. The next day, they drop. This constant cycle of up-and-down price changes makes energy commodities extremely difficult to purchase. What if prices drop after you’ve locked in your rate? Or, perhaps even worse, […]
When was the last time you evaluated your energy risk management strategy to see if it was meeting your organization’s original expectations? If it was more than a year ago, you could be making a costly mistake. The good news is that you can rectify that mistake and reduce this unnecessary overhead with these simple […]
Your organization’s electricity contract is set to expire, and you have to make a decision soon. You’ve been told that you’ll get the best deal if you join a regional energy aggregation that already has a membership made up of around 20 organizations like yours. You’ve also been assured that the size and membership of […]
Energy Prices Are Moving Up – Now What? The year 2012 brought us incredible ten-year lows in both electricity and natural gas prices. Drilling advancements such as hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) made it possible to access deeply buried oil and gas resources in previously inaccessible shale formations, creating a glut of natural gas on the […]
“Outsourcing” as we know it today traces its modern roots back to the business climate of the 1970s and 80s. It was around this time that many organizations turned to outsourcing as a way to remain competitive in a global economy. During this time, the mindset was that in order to compete, organizations must focus […]
