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Case Study: How a CAISO Aerospace & Defense Portfolio Saved $3.1M by Moving from Retail Supply to Direct Access
$35–40M Annual energy spend 10+ Sites in CAISO $3.1M (~8%) Annual savings Co-Managed Engagement model
Capacity Markets Explained: What They Are and Why They Impact Your Bill
If you’ve ever reviewed a commercial electricity invoice in a deregulated market like PJM, you’ve likely come across a line item that raises more questions than answers: capacity. It’s one of the most misunderstood, and increasingly one of the most expensive, components of your electricity cost.
Coordinated at Scale: $50M Annual Energy Savings Across 1,500+ Retail Food & Drug Sites
$350–400M Annual energy spend ~$50M Annual savings 1,500+ Sites ~13% Spend reduction
Community Choice at Scale: $100M+ in Lifetime Savings for a 200k-Account Ohio CCA Program
$140–150M Annual program spend $100M+ Lifetime community savings 200k+ Accounts served 100% Renewable supply
The Unsung Holiday Heroes: Cold Storage and the Energy Behind the Holiday Table
The holiday season brings families together around tables filled with fresh turkey, crisp vegetables, and delicious desserts. But have you ever wondered how all this food stays fresh and safe before it reaches your dinner table? Today, we want to highlight a group of clients who play a vital role
Energy Budgeting for 2026: How to Strengthen Your Energy Strategy
By mid-December, energy budgeting for 2026 comes down to confirming what holds up and what needs adjustment. For C&I organizations, reviewing market exposure now can help prevent avoidable surprises once the new year begins. Below are the key areas worth assessing before January 1.
Energy Market Outlook for Q1 2026: Key Drivers and What Businesses Should Watch
Energy markets are heading into 2026 with more demand, tighter capacity in key regions, and higher baseline prices, but also with clearer signals about where the risks really are and how to plan around them.For C&I energy buyers, Q1 2026 is less about guessing the future and more about reading
Outsourced at Scale: ~$1M Annual Savings Across 250+ PJM Commercial Real Estate Sites
$6–7M Annual utility spend ~$1M Annual savings 250+ Sites ~15% Spend reduction
Three Utilities, One Engagement: ~$2.3M Annual Savings Across 40+ National Apparel Sites
$4.5–5M Annual utility spend ~$2.3M Annual savings 40+ Sites 3 + 1 Utilities + renewables
How Businesses Can Plan for Volatile U.S. Energy Markets
U.S. energy markets are in a state of transition and tension. From the explosive growth of data centers and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to policy swings and record-high capacity prices, commercial and industrial (C&I) buyers are operating in an environment where volatility feels less like
Commercial Energy Buyers On The Front Lines Of Grid Instability
Commercial and industrial (C&I) energy buyers are already feeling the ripple effects of the AI boom. While data centers are generating headlines and promising faster innovation at every turn, the demand they create is straining the grid. The pressure is playing out in real time in control rooms,
Preparing for Rising Energy Costs: New PJM Capacity Rates Take Effect June 1
On June 1, 2025, new PJM capacity rates will take effect, potentially driving up commercial energy savings for businesses that rely heavily on electricity to power their operations. With the recent approval of PJM’s capacity price collar by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC),
