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08/31/2026

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If you're energized by building relationships, solving customer challenges and helping organizations navigate their energy needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a collaborative team with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact.

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08/21/2026

How do you know if a community solar subscription is the right fit for your organization?

The answer depends on more than projected savings. Understanding how bill credits work, how participation fits future energy needs and what flexibility exists over time can help organizations make more informed decisions.

Community solar can be an effective part of an energy strategy, but like any energy decision, it benefits from careful evaluation and experienced guidance.

Before signing an agreement, bring an energy advisor into the conversation. A second set of experienced eyes can help you evaluate the opportunity, understand the details and make a decision with confidence.

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Community Solar program allows businesses to subscribe to a portion of the electricity generated from community solar panels.

08/17/2026

A question worth asking during periods of growth:

Was your energy procurement strategy built for the organization you are today, or the organization you were several years ago?

Facility expansions, increased production and additional locations can significantly change how energy is consumed across an operation. Yet procurement agreements often remain in place long after those changes occur.

That doesn't mean the contract is wrong. It simply means the business conditions that shaped the original decision may have evolved.

Growth is often a practical reason to reassess whether an existing strategy still aligns with operational and financial objectives.

08/12/2026

Myth: Energy savings opportunities only appear during supplier renewals.

Reality: Sometimes the first opportunity shows up on the utility bill.

One of our case studies for a hotel group began with a rate classification issue, not a contract discussion. Our utility bill review revealed that one location was being billed differently than expected, which affected costs before procurement even entered the picture.

Are your utility invoices receiving the same level of attention as your supplier contracts?

If you aren't sure or if you're ready to speak to an energy advisor about this part of your energy strategy, get in touch for a free utility bill analysis. http://spr.ly/6187B1OBEL

There may be inaccuracies in your commercial energy bill. A free utility bill analysis may uncover significant energy cost saving opportunities.

08/10/2026

A common client question is, "How much market risk should we take?"

The answer usually depends less on the market and more on the organization.

Some companies need a high level of budget predictability. Others are comfortable evaluating opportunities as market conditions evolve. The decision often comes down to how leadership prefers to make decisions and how much flexibility exists in the planning process.

The procurement discussion tends to become much clearer once those priorities are understood.

08/05/2026

A portfolio summary can make a facility look straightforward.

One location. One annual usage number.

Then someone looks closer.

Maybe the building is busiest during a very specific part of the day. Maybe occupancy changed. Maybe operations grew, but the energy strategy never adjusted with them.

Those details can shape procurement discussions in ways that annual usage alone cannot.

The next time a facility appears nearly identical to another on paper, it may be worth asking whether the way energy is used is equally similar.

07/31/2026

Energy procurement discussions often begin with pricing.

The most productive ones usually start earlier.

Before reviewing supplier options or contract structures, organizations often benefit from stepping back and assessing what's changed since the last procurement cycle.

Has energy usage shifted?

Have operational priorities changed?

Are there new facilities, projects or budget considerations that could affect decision-making?

The answers to those questions can help shape the evaluation process and ensure decisions are aligned with current business needs, not assumptions from several years ago.

A contract may be the final outcome, but the groundwork often starts well before going to market.

Looking for a place to start? This energy contract evaluation checklist outlines key areas to review before entering the market, from contract terms and budget exposure to risk considerations and business alignment.

Learn how to evaluate energy contracts effectively with our practical checklist, ensuring your procurement strategy aligns with business goals and mitigates risks.

07/28/2026

Energy decisions rarely belong to just one department.

Procurement may focus on pricing. Finance may focus on budgeting. Operations may focus on reliability and business continuity.

Each perspective is important, but they don't always start from the same priorities.

Some of the most productive energy discussions happen when those stakeholders are aligned before evaluating options in the market.

The goal is not agreement on every detail. It's clarity around objectives before decisions need to be made.

07/27/2026

Flexibility has become a valuable business asset.

Organizations are operating in an environment where market conditions, business priorities and energy requirements can change quickly.

Maintaining options can be just as important as making the initial decision.

07/23/2026

Capacity costs can change the way commercial buyers think about total energy spend.

In PJM, that’s not theoretical. Recent auctions have cleared near record levels—highlighting how quickly non-commodity components can reshape budgets, even when the energy rate looks stable.

Many teams still anchor on the energy price ($/MWh) and treat everything else as pass-through.

Capacity is a real line item, and it can move fast when supply-demand tightens. If it’s not modeled, it shows up later as a surprise variance.

When you’re reviewing contracts or forecasting next year’s spend, ask:

1) Where do capacity charges show up?

2) What’s your exposure by timing and zone?

3) Do you have any flexibility levers that can reduce peak contribution?

Good energy pricing doesn’t always mean good total cost.

We can help you assess how capacity-related costs are reflected in your budget assumptions. Get in touch: http://spr.ly/6186BEsBya

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