Multi-site businesses — retail chains, restaurant groups, healthcare systems, commercial real estate portfolios — have procurement advantages that single-location accounts don't. Aggregated load creates more supplier competition, enables volume pricing, and simplifies contract management through unified terms.
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The Aggregation Advantage
Suppliers compete harder for larger load. A portfolio of 20 locations using 50,000 kWh/month each — 1M kWh/month total — negotiates very differently than any single location. The aggregated volume gets better pricing, more supplier attention, and access to structured products (block contracts, swing tolerance) not available at the single-account level.
Portfolio Structure Options
Three approaches: (1) Full aggregation — all locations under one contract with one supplier; (2) Segmented by utility territory — separate contracts per utility zone, coordinated timing and terms; (3) Account-by-account — each location procured separately, using collective volume as leverage. The right structure depends on how load is distributed geographically.
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Multi-State Complications
Multi-site portfolios that cross state lines involve different ISOs, different utilities, different regulatory requirements, and different supplier license structures. A supplier licensed in Texas may not be licensed in Pennsylvania. We navigate these market differences and identify the most efficient procurement structure for each portfolio.
Standardizing Contract Terms
For portfolios with consistent load profiles, standardizing contract terms (same length, same structure, same renewal dates) simplifies management significantly. Staggered expirations create ongoing procurement events but avoid concentrating all renewal risk in a single market window. Both approaches have merit depending on the portfolio.
Ongoing Portfolio Management
Multi-site energy management requires tracking dozens of contract expiration dates, monitoring utility account changes, and responding to location additions or closures. We maintain a live portfolio summary for every multi-site client, flag upcoming renewals, and handle procurement events without requiring client-side project management.
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.