Restructure Your Approach To Energy Supply Management At Your Earliest Opportunity

Utility companies are very good at coming up with ways to charge the consumer for energy

. They're very aware that the old systems that they have used for decades now to come up with tariffs that are based on monthly billing cycles are not effective anymore.

The playing field is different today and companies are looking for ways to reduce their energy costs. The best way to cut energy costs is to analyze operational energy consumption data, determine areas for improvement, and act upon those opportunities.

As the energy supply market transforms and matures, organizations need to deal with a variety of different tariffs and solutions. Historically, energy supply has garnered little attention within corporations as energy managers focused most of their efforts on controlling demand. But, business leaders need to change the way they look at energy supply management.

The smart grid is around the corner and organizations must make sure that they seize the opportunities presented. There is little doubt that for these opportunities to be realized a complete restructuring of energy supply management is called for.

By truly understanding energy supply management, organizations can select nontraditional utility suppliers. In a deregulated marketplace, alternative suppliers may be able to provide services at a better price. To acquire energy from an alternative supplier, organizations must first understand the requirements. The first step is looking closely at operational energy data and determining baselines.

By having a very good idea of your energy portfolio, you will know how individual events affect energy needs. These organizations can project different scenarios and access historical databases to show how consumption changes under certain circumstances. This form of intensive energy and asset management is crucial for organizations that want to take full advantage of the changing supply environment.

Budgeting for energy can be difficult. Organizations want their utility budgeting to be predictable and they don't want to draw on reserves when "unforeseeable" events occur. Thankfully, the data gathered for energy supply optimization can also be used for determining budget. The data allows organizations to control demand, remain on top of energy supply, and remain aware of all of the energy options available.

By thoroughly managing energy supply now, organizations will prepare themselves for opportunities presented through smart grid development. Additionally, as alternative forms of fuel find their way into the grid, energy managers could choose to receive power generated by renewable sources. If environmental stewardship is important to your organization, this can be a significant added benefit. However, without a means of controlling energy supply management, organizations cannot capitalize on these opportunities.

by: Daniel Stouffer

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