If you read 1 article about C-suite energy analytics, read this one
If you read 1 article about C-suite energy analytics, read this one The energy industry is undergoing dizzying changes. New technology, market complexity, shifts in the regulatory landscape, changes in cost-structures, demanding customers weigh on the C-suite. Executives must focus on profitability, customer service, and cost management. Pressures on the C-suite are substantial: find innovative ways to lower […]
The Unconventional Guide to Energy Budgeting
The Unconventional Guide to Energy Budgeting Last week we ran an online introduction to energy budgeting called Energy Budget Planning: 3 Insights Every Manager Should Have. During the 30 minute course, we discussed the key challenges that all managers face when planning their energy budgets. Issues like: time constraints, lack of access to data, management expectations. […]
Energy budgeting, forecasting and planning: Best practices webinar
Energy budgeting, forecasting and planning: Best practices webinar Your energy budget: Forecasting and planning best practices What is the best way to plan your energy budget? When we’re asked that question, we are reminded of the quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln: “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first […]
Energy data and historical info: Why it is essential for accurate energy cost management
Energy data and historical info: Why it is essential for accurate energy cost management Historical energy data: access Every sound analysis of energy usage and cost begins with the harrowing and hair raising experience of accessing historical energy data for gas and electricity. Getting historical usage and cost data from utilities in an efficient way […]
The Cost-Benefit of Energy Information
The Cost-Benefit of Energy Information Building owners and energy managers often ask us about the cost-benefit of energy information and quality energy analytics. We have our own client experience from which to draw. Also, we have summarized information from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In addition, we have reviewed information from a study conducted by global […]
Energy cost management: What cold weather can tell you about your building operation
Energy cost management: What cold weather can tell you about your building operation Guest post by Tom Leach, Scientific Air Your lobby should be warm even if it is 10 degrees outside. Your tenants and guests expect comfort under the most extreme circumstances. You should too. You know how good your health is after you […]
The Energy cost model: how does it help businesses plan, manage energy?
The Energy cost model: how does it help businesses plan, manage energy? Access to your own energy cost model makes a huge difference to businesses today. With this information, you can more accurately plan and manage your budgets and costs. Without it, you’re flying blind. You need access to a forecast of supply and delivery costs to plan […]
NY Energy Policy Update & Its Impact on Commercial & Industrial Customers
NY Energy Policy Update & Its Impact on Commercial & Industrial Customers “Hey MWh, what does Cuomo’s State of the State Energy Policy speech mean to me?” – signed, a NY-based commercial building owner. Good question! How will recent policy announcements impact commercial and industrial customers? What is happening in energy policy? First of all, […]
Index energy markets: Volatility & what it means to you
Index energy markets: Volatility & what it means to you At the end of last week, we gave you an idea of the impact of recent price volatility on forward prices in our article titled “Volatility Returns to Energy Markets: How will it impact you?” We promised to let you know how index energy markets, or day-ahead markets, […]
Volatility returns to energy markets: How will it impact you?
Volatility returns to energy markets: How will it impact you? Volatility has returned to energy markets for the first time in 3 or 4 years. We are only 12 days into the New Year, but it has already been a bumpy ride for energy markets. The cold weather that has periodically hit the country since […]