05/29/2026
I don't think energy intelligence should be a competitive advantage.
I think it should be a shared foundation. Let me explain.
Right now, energy intelligence is unevenly distributed. Large corporations have dedicated energy teams. They monitor markets, negotiate contracts, and optimize procurement continuously. They have access to market intelligence, supplier relationships, and specialized expertise. Small and mid-sized businesses have none of this. They accept default rates. They absorb market volatility. They make decisions without information. They pay the ignorance tax. This gap isn't fair. And it's not necessary.
The information that would help small businesses optimize their energy costs exists. It's just scattered, specialized, and inaccessible. It lives in government websites, industry publications, supplier databases, and the minds of energy consultants who've spent years developing expertise. What if we brought it together? What if we made it accessible? What if we built a community around it?
This is the vision behind the energy intelligence community. A place where business owners can learn about deregulated markets without needing a specialized degree.Where they can ask questions and get honest answers from people who know. Where they can share their experiences — the wins, the mistakes, the lessons — so others can benefit.Where energy experts can share their knowledge freely, building trust and relationships rather than guarding information as a competitive moat. Where the collective intelligence of the community makes everyone smarter, more informed, and better positioned to make good energy decisions.
Here's what I'm inviting you to do. Join the conversation. Share your energy experiences — the good and the bad. Ask the questions you've been afraid to ask. Learn from others who've been where you are. And if you have energy expertise — share it. Generously. Without an agenda. Because energy intelligence is better when it's shared. And the community is better when everyone contributes.