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What to Do When Your Energy Contract Is Expiring
Short Answer Start evaluating options 6–12 months before your contract expires. Waiting until the last minute is the single most expensive mistake in energy procurement—it eliminates leverage, limits options, and almost always results in paying more than necessary.
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What to Do When Your Energy Contract Is Expiring
Short Answer Start evaluating options 6–12 months before your contract expires. Waiting until the last minute is the single most expensive mistake in energy procurement—it eliminates leverage, limits options, and almost always results in paying more than necessary.
Energy Procurement Strategy for a 5 MW Manufacturing Facility
Short Answer A 5 MW manufacturing facility should use a layered procurement strategy: start indexed, hedge in 20–25% tranches as the market offers favorable pricing, and maintain 20–30% indexed for flexibility. Avoid the two most common mistakes—locking everything in on a single day, and doing
When Does a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Actually Make Sense?
Short Answer A PPA makes sense when your organization has large, stable load (10+ MW), a long-term planning horizon, and a strategic sustainability mandate. But PPAs are overused. Many mid-sized buyers with variable loads and shorter planning cycles are better served by flexible retail procurement
Fixed vs. Indexed Energy Pricing: Should You Lock In or Stay Flexible in 2026?
Short Answer Neither fixed nor indexed pricing is universally better. Fixed protects your budget; indexed gives you access to lower prices when the market cooperates. For most mid-market commercial and industrial buyers in 2026, the best approach is a hybrid: hedge 50–70% of your load at fixed
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.
How Middle East Geopolitics Could Reshape Global Energy Prices in Q2 2026
Energy markets entered 2026 navigating a fragile balance between supply growth, evolving demand, and geopolitical uncertainty. Now, escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly surrounding shipping routes and regional energy infrastructure, are adding another layer of complexity that could
