A commercial energy load analysis examines 12–24 months of interval usage data to build a detailed picture of how your facility consumes electricity. That picture — load factor, peak demand timing, seasonal patterns — determines what suppliers will offer and what contract structure makes sense.
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What Interval Data Shows
Most commercial meters record consumption in 15-minute intervals. That data reveals: when your peak demand occurs (time of day, day of week, season), your load factor (how consistent your consumption is relative to peak), your coincident peak demand (whether your peak aligns with the grid's peak), and unusual consumption events that inflate demand charges.
Load Factor and Why It Matters
Load factor = (actual kWh consumed) / (peak kW × hours in period). High load factor (70%+) means you use electricity steadily — suppliers like predictable load and often price it more favorably. Low load factor means you have high peaks relative to average consumption — demand charges are disproportionately high, and suppliers may price in that volatility.
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Coincident Peak Demand
In PJM, NYISO, and ISO-NE markets, capacity charges are based on your consumption during the grid's annual peak hours — not just your own peak. Being on during these peak hours (typically hot summer afternoons) increases your capacity obligation. Load shifting or reduction during peak hours can meaningfully reduce this ongoing cost.
Using Load Data in Procurement
Suppliers price your account based on your load profile. A flat, predictable load curve gets favorable pricing. An account with extreme demand spikes gets risk-priced by suppliers. Understanding your load data before approaching suppliers helps you anticipate how they'll bid and whether there are demand management steps that would improve your procurement outcome.
How We Pull Your Load Data
We obtain interval data directly from your utility with a one-page authorization form. No need to track down old bills or navigate utility portals. Most utilities provide 13–24 months of interval data — enough to identify seasonal patterns and any anomalous events.
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.