A startling look at recent cost data
A startling look at recent cost data Shift in delivery vs. supply costs as components of total cost We were analyzing forecasts of usage and cost data over the weekend and found a surprising shift in the electricity landscape. Due in large part to low natural gas prices and, also, as a result of increases […]
Market Update January 5, 2012
We take a look at how prices have changed in the markets every day. Here’s a snapshot of where markets are and how they’ve moved in the last day or so.
While it isn’t about energy, we love this model…
While it isn’t about energy, we love this model… Take a look at TrueCar, which helps consumers get more transparency in to the car purchasing process. Check out this link in Fast Company magazine.
What is going on with natural gas.. and how long will it last?
What is going on with natural gas.. and how long will it last? Clients have been asking us what has been happening with natural gas prices (they are low and seem to be falling daily)? You can see historical gas prices here. If you look at The Megawatt Hour forward curve on our dashboard, you’ll […]
Carbon emissions and the politics of climate change
Recent reporting on carbon emissions and the regulatory environment surrounding carbon markets.
Welcome to The Megawatt Hour
In many respects, this platform is the result of having spent years in the energy industry, and hearing from customers that you have been dis-satisfied with the experience of buying electricity and natural gas. Business customers have told us quite a bit about their experiences— you’ve said things like: “I’ve been buying electricity for more than 10 years, and I’ve never really understood it”. We’ve heard people say “I never know whether I have done a good deal or not.” And then there’s… “I don’t trust anyone in the industry”. What we find remarkable about all of these comments is that there has been almost no focus on simplifying the information flows in this industry, unlike the information flows in other deregulated industries, like airlines, hospitality or financial services. Where are the information services that have brought new products, services, and value to customers of all kinds of other industries? It is this lack of free-flowing information that we are working to address.
Decisions and will power… and electricity
Decisions and will power… and electricity You all have a lot to do in one day. Develop and plan budgets, make decisions about new business, evaluate how well a building or facility is operating, take feedback from colleagues and clients. It’s exhausting. It turns out that all the decisions that you have to make in a […]
Market prices make a difference
Market prices make a difference We were working on some analysis for a potential client recently and thought we’d share the information with others. We’ve often talked about the power of seeing market prices. It is our view that identifying good buying opportunities based on where the market is (high, low, flat) makes a tremendous […]
Ceding control…
Ceding control… I came across an interesting blog post by a venture capitalist who was exploring the risks to entrepreneurs of ceding control to intermediaries, like bankers, agents, recruiters, etc. Here’s a link to the post by Mark Suster (“Don’t Cede Control: Why You Need to Cut out Middle Men in Negotiations”). It made me […]
How NOT to Buy Electricity… Lessons from the Field
How NOT to Buy Electricity… Lessons from the Field This post describes an experience I had when I was talking with a prospective client about our business. I was talking with a small business owner in the West Village of New York City last week. He had recently opened a new gym in the neighborhood. The […]