Procurement & Energy Risk
February 9, 2021
Green Tariffs: What They Are and Why They Matter
What are green tariffs? Green tariffs are programs in regulated electricity markets offered by utilities that allow large commercial and industrial customers to buy bundled renewable electricity from a specific project through a special utility tariff rate. How do green…
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Procurement & Energy Risk
February 8, 2021
Energy Procurement: Everything You Need to Know
How can my company procure energy? When looking to procure energy, your business should look for an energy supplier that provides competitive pricing and a solution that meets your needs specifically. Many businesses have special requirements for their energy usage…
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Procurement & Energy Risk
February 1, 2021
New NY Bill Will Require All Energy Consultants and Brokers to Register
NY Assembly Bill 3166 was introduced on January 22, 2021 as an amendment to require all energy consultants or brokers operating in the NYISO (New York Independent System Operator) to be registered with the Public Service Commission. An Energy Broker…
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Procurement & Energy Risk
January 29, 2021
Building Owners May Use RECs for Local Law 97 Compliance
ALBANY, NY — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget proposal includes a provision that would override a portion of the city's Local Law 97 (LL97). The provision allows building owners to buy renewable energy credits (RECs) from wind and solar…
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Energy Management
January 26, 2021
Inside an Energy Management Service: Features and 2021 Trends
What is an energy management service? The most common example of an energy management service is a Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud-based, platform that enables you to reduce energy costs, simplify your energy reporting, and measure your energy performance.…
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Procurement & Energy Risk
January 21, 2021
Energy Pricing in 2021 – How to Effectively Manage Risk
How did the pandemic impact energy demand? The closures of office buildings, stores and factories put a definite kibosh on commercial and industrial energy use and demand last year. The International Energy Agency (IEA) noted that it was the biggest…
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Utilities Expense & Data Management
January 21, 2021
Utility Expenses: 5 Things to Look Out for This Year
[sc_fs_faq html="true" headline="h2" img="" question="What impacts utility expenses?" img_alt="" css_class=""] COVID isn’t the only thing that’s affecting utility expenses this year. Temperature, weather events, and operational inefficiencies in your building are all culprits as well. [/sc_fs_faq] [sc_fs_faq html="true" headline="h2" img=""…
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Benchmarking & Sustainability Reporting
January 5, 2021
Corporate Sustainability Reporting: Trends and Tips for 2021
What is sustainability reporting? Sustainability reporting is when companies, corporations, manufacturing plants, and farming operations report on their energy usage and emissions. Is sustainability reporting mandatory? That depends what country, state, or city your company resides in. A few of…
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Benchmarking & Sustainability Reporting
December 14, 2020
ENERGY STAR Score Explained: What It Means and How to Improve It
What does the ENERGY STAR score mean? The ENERGY STAR score provides a comprehensive snapshot of your building’s energy performance. It assesses the building’s physical assets, operations, and occupant behavior. Your ENERGY STAR score is on a scale of 1…
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