Commercial energy cost reduction on the supply side — meaning your electricity and gas supply contracts — doesn't require efficiency retrofits or capital investment. It requires a competitive procurement process. We run that process: submit your load to 30+ suppliers, compare offers, and execute a better contract.
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Supply-Side vs. Demand-Side Reduction
Two ways to reduce commercial energy costs: use less (demand-side — LED lighting, HVAC upgrades, load management), or pay less for what you use (supply-side — supplier negotiation, contract structure). Both matter. We focus on supply-side, which delivers results immediately, before any capital is deployed.
How Much Can You Realistically Save
In competitive markets, businesses that haven't run a formal quote process in 12+ months often find supply-side savings of 1–3 cents/kWh. For a 100,000 kWh/month account, that's $1,000–$3,000/month. Larger accounts, higher stakes. The savings come from the competitive process, not special access.
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Contract Timing and Market Conditions
Electricity supply rates track wholesale markets. Locking in when wholesale prices are favorable — and not rolling month-to-month on variable rates — is a form of cost management. We track market conditions and advise on timing relative to your expiration window.
Demand Charge Reduction
Demand charges are based on peak consumption and are often the largest single cost on a commercial bill. While the charge itself is utility-regulated, some supply contracts offer demand charge management features or demand response programs that reduce net cost. We evaluate these where available.
Multi-Site Portfolio Management
Businesses with multiple commercial locations can aggregate load across sites, creating more leverage with suppliers and often better rates than procuring each location separately. We build consolidated load profiles and run unified RFQ processes for multi-site accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a commercial energy broker get paid?
Brokers are compensated by the supplier you choose — a small per-kWh fee built into the contract rate. This fee exists in every supplier's pricing regardless of whether a broker is involved. You pay nothing out of pocket.
How many suppliers will you get quotes from?
We submit to 30+ licensed retail energy suppliers active in your state. Not all will quote every account — load size, credit profile, and industry classification affect who bids. We pull from the full available market.
How long does the process take?
From data collection to competing offers typically takes 3–5 business days. Contract execution takes another 1–2 business days. Service transition happens on your next billing cycle — no interruption.
Is there a contract with the broker?
No. You authorize us to collect your usage data and solicit quotes on your behalf. There's no fee arrangement, no retainer, and no commitment until you choose a supplier offer to execute.
What if I'm currently under contract?
We'll review your existing contract terms, note the expiration window, and initiate a quote process 6–9 months before expiration. If there's an early termination option that makes economic sense, we'll flag it.