energy procurement Articles
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Energy procurement brings smiles to dental college
The Situation University that had previously been part of a State procurement chose to venture out alone and needed to procure quickly World Energy Action World Energy’s unique understanding of state procurement regulations combined with our market expertise allowed us to move quickly and competently Result The customer locked in a four year basis contract which generated ...
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Energy procurement case study
Resource Energy was engaged by a major property owner to design an energy supply product that met the unique energy profile of a group of more than a dozen large enclosed regional malls. The customer was seeking to implement a strategy to minimize and control the risk of rising energy prices, while at the same time providing a high degree of budget certainty for itself and its several hundred ...
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Reverse auction addresses procurement challenges for utilities
For utilities, energy procurement isn’t just about cost. Regulatory mandates for fair and open competition and for increased levels of transparency in the operation, documentation and reporting of financial conditions make buying energy considerably more complicated. Read our “Reverse Auction Addresses Procurement Challenges for Utilities” White Paper to learn how the World ...
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Droogfontein Solar Project
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. ...
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De Aar Solar Project
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 ...
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3 Steps to Help You Prepare for your Next Energy Contract Renewal
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 ...
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Long-term global vision of nuclear-produced hydrogen
Nuclear energy is the number one candidate to provide the backbone of primary energy procurement for humanity in the present century and beyond. Uranium fuel is abundant, and could become unlimited in the scheme proposed here, making nuclear energy sort of renewable. However, the only vector of nuclear energy now is electricity, which may finally consume half the primary energy input. The market ...
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How to think strategically about your next energy contract
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 ...
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Time to de-risk your flexible energy procurement strategy
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 ...
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Autumn Statement 2016: Any impact on energy?
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 ...
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Welcome Break purchases eSight to drive down energy costs across its UK wide sites
Welcome Break provides motorway service areas across all major motorway routes within the UK. They provide quality food and retail, designed to suit all tastes at all service areas. High street brands such as KFC, Burger King and McDonalds are accompanied by Food Connection and Coffee Primo outlets. They also provide toilets, parking and fuel 24 hours per day, in addition to 22 hotels across the ...
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Energy costs: Will they keep on going up?
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 ...
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How to Choose the Right Energy Management Software [GUIDE]
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 ...
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Above and Beyond - Green Tariff Design for Traditional Utilities
This paper describes what draws U.S. commercial and industrial customers to renewable energy, and explores how traditional utilities could build on their strengths to deliver affordable renewable energy to customers. Executive Summary Challenges, from technological advances to evolving emissions regulation and an aging infrastructure, are driving up costs and increasing the risk of stranded ...
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European Tyre Enterprise Ltd (ETEL) / Kwik Fit - Utilidex - Case Study
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 ...
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Where to find energy efficiency business opportunities
No one would disagree that this is a good time to be in the energy efficiency business. Another report, this one out last week, signals just how good. Conducted by Comverge, the survey of more than 100 US utilities found that 92% plan to increase their efficiency budgets by at least 10% in 2011. Comverge also found that 22% plan to boost their EE budgets by more than 20%. ...
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South Africa Update – DOE confirms players for Window 3.5
After months of waiting, South Africa’s Department of Energy has finally announced the financial close of Window 3 and the preferred bidders for Window 3.5. By Jenny Muirhead The DOE released a statement on 12 December 2014 outlining the outcomes of both Window 3 and the CSP-specific Window 3.5 under its Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP). ...
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Dalkia plc selects eSight in a strategic move to a single M&T solution
Dalkia is one of the leading providers of energy and integrated facilities services to companies through the UK and Ireland. Established in the UK for 35 years they serve more than 40,000 client sites spanning commercial, industrial, retail, health and public sectors. The Requirement Dalkia offer a wide range of services spanning across facilities and energy management. From plant operation and ...
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Utility Advice Company (UAC) - Case Study
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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What!! - No energy manager?
Though energy prices seem to be subsiding, the fact is that energy costs will be rising – soon and especially in Pennsylvania when electric rate caps begin to expire at the end of this year.Most large commercial and industrial firms are preparing. They typically employ energy management personnel that focus on reducing energy usage by procuring energy at the best rates, apply for low-cost loans, ...
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