by Keith Laake | Energy Procurement
When you want to be sure you’ll get the best energy prices for your organization, a reverse auction might seem to be the perfect solution. But it can backfire into a perfect storm of unrealistic prices, unexpected contractual problems or worse. What Is a Reverse...
by Keith Laake | Industry News
As awareness of energy efficiency increases, demand from the public as well as regulators for new policies and initiatives continues to grow. To benchmark these efforts the ACEEE (American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy) created the Biennial City Energy...
by Valerie Paquin | Industry News
Today we recognize the 45th Annual Earth Day. A day of celebrating the earth’s beauty and brilliance, today also serves as a stark reminder that we are constantly at odds with the planet we live on. Historically, technology has advanced at a wonderfully rapid rate....
by Allison Levin | Cut Utility Costs & More, Utility Expense Management
Energy providers have an interesting problem: They are required by law to produce enough energy to meet peak usage for their total customer base, independent of time of day or season. This includes all residential, businesses, government facilities and school...
by Lisa Miller | Governments & Agencies, Success Stories
Merced County is centrally located in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley. As the world’s most productive agricultural area, the county spans from its coastal ranges to the foothills of Yosemite National Park. The sheer rock face and majesty of El Capitan...
by Lisa Miller | Governments & Agencies, Success Stories
Located on the eastern edge of central Arizona’s Salt River Valley, the city of Tempe set its early roots as Fort McDowell in 1865. Canals carrying water from the Salt River made the valley attractive to farmers, and the abundance of produce led to the area’s status...
by Lisa Miller | Governments & Agencies, Success Stories
Just 35 miles east of Orlando, Brevard County is home to the Kennedy Space Center, Port Canaveral and 72 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches. With its tropical weather, cultural activities, educational and recreational opportunities, high-tech industries and...
by Lisa Miller | Fortune 500 Companies, Success Stories
This global telecommunications carrier ranks among the top five U.S. telecom companies. Its diverse operations include wireless, local and long distance services with annual utility costs exceeding $100 million. To efficiently process and pay its utility bills, the...
