Energy Usage Optimizes Procurement Articles & Analysis
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OCWA partnered with 360 Energy to implement a Sustainable Energy Planning process, achieving cost savings and environmental benefits by optimizing energy management strategies and operations. ...
Astra Zeneca Canada partnered with 360 Energy to implement comprehensive energy management solutions at their Mississauga facility, resulting in significant reductions in energy consumption and costs. ...
Utility Advice Company (UAC) Team is an independent brokerage based in London that offers advice covering the full range of business ...
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Energy management specialist, Focus Assured, has moved its operations to an updated and award-winning energy portal. POWWR’s Broker360 is a solution enables Focus Assured to deliver optimal customer service as they grow, and ensures it can help its customers manage their diverse utility portfolios ...
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My third article for Forbes talks about moving past awareness of climate change and doing something about it. I noted how buildings are one of the most significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, so we must address how new and existing buildings use energy. And this is especially urgent if we want to achieve the ambitious 2050 net-zero goal spearheaded by the UN Net Zero Coalition and ...
In our capitalistic society, everyone is busy chasing their goals and pursuits for personal growth and development. Amidst such a competitive environment that is fueled by utilitarian ideologies, politicians, leaders, and the general public got distracted from issues that carry potential to threaten our futures on a massive scale. Several international organizations have held multiple meetings ...
The breakout of novel coronavirus in March 2020 has impacted almost all sectors of our society, be it healthcare, educational, or industrial. Steadily, every country is awakening to the importance of a clean, healthy, and sustainable future. In this article, we will bring under purview why it is imperative for industries to switch to sustainable energy. First, let us begin by understanding the ...
The 50 MW De Aar solar park was submitted to Round 1 of the South African Government’s Renewable Energy Procurement Programme as part of a consortium. The project was awarded preferred bidder status by the Department under the programme and reached commercial operation date in early April, 2014. Each year the solar farm will generate sufficient electrical energy to meet the needs of ...
The 50 MW Droogfontein solar park was submitted into Round 1 of the South African Government’s Renewable Energy Procurement Programme as part of a consortium. It was awarded preferred bidder status by the Department under the programme and reached commercial operation date in 06 April, 2014. ...
Have business energy prices peaked, or will the market rise further? Inprova Energy Director Magnus Walker discusses the the current volatile state of the wholesale energy market and what businesses can do to combat sharply rising energy costs. It seems like every day the cost of energy is going up. Electricity, gas, oil; it's just one-way traffic – with emission credits for fossil fuel ...
It should come as little surprise that wholesale energy prices are on the rise again and remain highly volatile. The wholesale energy market is heavily impacted by the oil market and so we have seen energy commodity costs tracking dramatically higher oil prices as that market recovers from the doldrums. At the time of writing (17 September 2018), power commodity prices were 50.26% % higher than ...
Reducing energy costs doesn’t have to be complex, it’s the simplest changes that often create the biggest savings. The Utilidex Energy.Hub simplifies even the most complex data, enabling employees across the business to see real time energy usage by individual location. Image: Utilidex UK’s leading tyre retailer looks to smarter energy future with Utilidex’s innovative ...
When increasing megawatt-hours of variable solar and wind energy began coursing through the grid, the initial concern was an operational one—could grid reliability be maintained. But it turns out those megawatt-hours are creating market challenges, as well. What needs to be done to right the markets? Travis Kavulla, vice chairman of the Montana Public Service Commission, and Albert Cheung, ...
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Have you seen our latest guide on selecting the right energy management software? If you’re trying to decide on the best solution for your ESCO or attempting to compare energy management software vendors in a rush, we summed up the main questions you need to ask your potential provider in a handy and printable checklist. 10 Essential Questions to Compare Energy Management Software ...
Happy New Year! Wait, what’s wrong? Not so happy? In trouble trying to choose the right energy management software for your project? Oh no! We can just picture the scene: your desk is piled high with brochures, quotes and provider offers… and the clock is ticking. Yours is the classic energy manager dilemma: the longer you put off your decision, the fewer energy savings you will be ...
The UK Government's Autumn Statement provided a great opportunity to answer a number of key energy policy questions. Yet, apart from confirming that the carbon price will be capped at £18 t/CO2 until 2020 and that oil/gas tax breaks will be maintained, there was very little mention of energy. Granted this carbon price cap is likely to be welcomed as it provides the certainty and ...
Ten-year high power prices last week (12-16 September) caused by tight supply margins illustrate the imperative of de-risking your flexible energy procurement strategy. Towards the end of a turbulent week, prices on the day-ahead over-the-counter market increased to £135 per MWh. This is the highest level in ten years. The price spike was largely attributed to reduced generation ...
How did you approach your current energy contract? Was it a positive experience? Are you sure you’re getting the best value from your supplier and your energy procurement strategy? If your energy contract is due for renewal, it’s time to think about how to replace it. This job may have landed at the bottom of your to-do list but it’s important to get right. A poorly-sourced ...
South Africa's 2010 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) targeted 8.4 GW of wind and 8.4 GW solar capacity by 2030 and in 2011 the government launched its Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP) to accelerate development. The REIPPPP has thus far procured 3.4 GW of wind, 2.4 GW of PV and 400 MW of CSP capacity and has attracted 193 billion rand ($13 billion) of ...
Knowing your energy contract is up for renewal is one thing; getting the best deal on your energy procurement is another. With many contracts scheduled for renewal this autumn, energy contract renewal will be high on the to-do list for energy managers and procurement teams across the country. A big part of this will be getting to grips with the constant changes in the utility markets and working ...