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The evolving energy marketplace has become increasingly complex
and dynamic. Consumers face increased wholesale volatility, price
uncertainty, capacity constraints, and convoluted restructuring
rules and regulations. Energy risks previously absorbed by regulated
utilities are now passed to end-users.
The state-by-state nature of retail energy deregulation has compounded
the problem and reduced the predictability of future energy costs
– particularly for large organizations operating on a national
basis. You can no longer assume that your energy needs will be
covered optimally by the incumbent local utility.
Ameresco can help you improve the way you analyze and manage your
energy consumption and price exposure. We offer a full spectrum
of services, acting on your behalf.
Commodity Procurement
Ameresco develops and executes strategies that lower annual costs,
manage price risk, and simplify energy procurement. We analyze
facility consumption data, existing contracts, wholesale markets
and rates/tariffs to identify the best mix of physical energy
supply at the optimal pricing structure. You have a single point
of contact for all procurement needs at all facilities.
We source energy to gain the most competitively priced, highest
quality electricity or natural gas. We ensure reliable delivery
while helping you purchase energy under the most cost effective
conditions.
Rate Analysis & Negotiation
Regardless of regulatory status, Ameresco can help you maximize
value now and gain additional benefits as markets continue to evolve.
Using our understanding of tariffs, rate structures, and energy
systems, we can reduce the cost of service. Examples include:
- Identify where a more beneficial rate is available
- Negotiate more advantageous tariff arrangements for individual
properties and groups of properties
- Help you take advantage of economic development riders
- Recommend an adjustment in the way a client purchases, receives
or makes use of utility service, such as transformed power
Energy Price Risk Management
Volatility in prices for power and gas is a growing concern. By
hedging this exposure, you can gain budget stability and predictability.
Ameresco offers hedging strategies that integrate fixed price,
basis, and swing exposure mitigation. Hedge transactions are executed
at the best market prices. Among the tasks we perform are:
- Analysis of energy risk
- Development of projected budgets and potential exposure
- Identification of risk mitigation options
- Development of appropriate position that balances risk tolerance
with costs of mitigation
Billing Administration & Payment
Having the right information is essential to successful operation
in transitioning energy markets. Ameresco offers information management
systems and services to collect and analyze critical energy data.
EnfoTraksm, our state-of-the-art information and billing
administration system, offers the most comprehensive
services available today.
EnfoTrak is an excellent way to begin preparing for utility deregulation.
Its energy consumption pattern analysis and scenario-planning
capabilities provide a mechanism for gaining an in-depth understanding
of energy needs. Such understanding about energy needs and consumption
patterns will be required in seeking and obtaining the optimum
commodity procurement position in a deregulated environment.
Market/Regulatory Analysis
Ameresco can serve in an advisory capacity for overall energy
management. We will keep you informed about emerging opportunities
and help you realize significant economic benefits during the
transition to deregulated energy markets. These savings opportunities
can be present in virtually all areas of the country, even when
"open access" is still pending.
Each state's implementation of open access rules is done under
its own unique set of market and regulatory circumstances. Our
regulatory reports cover legislation related to supply, reliability
and price.
We provide interpretations, highlighting the potential impact on
your facilities from of changes in market conditions or from legislative
or regulatory changes. With this knowledge, you are in a position
to be proactive rather than reactive.
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