Energy commodity costs can be volatile and hard to predict and budget. Locking in a competitive rate can help keep costs from drastically swinging month to month. Hedging options are shared along with a realistic plan for moving forward.
Budget And Forecasting
Based on historical natural gas and electric usage, future usage expectations and correct utility tariff charges, TECO Partners will develop a month-by-month budget and a reasonable forecast for each of your facilities or locations.
Market Monitoring And Alerts
TECO Partners monitors the market daily to spot conditions that could help you reach commodity purchasing targets. When market conditions are right, you’ll get an email or fax alert to take advantage of current commodity pricing.
Weekly Market Updates
Each week, TECO Partners will email a current snapshot of gas commodity market conditions and expected trends.
Supply Procurement
After analyzing historical usage at all facilities or locations and combining the volumes and loads where possible, TECO Partners will help to negotiate an aggregate price for your supply. A detailed Request for Proposal will be issued to a number of qualified suppliers to provide the commodity and transportation services that best serve your needs.
Utility Bill Review
TECO Partners will monitor your bills to ensure you are paying only what you are contracted to pay. You’ll get information on any questionable charges so you can talk with your utility or supplier to resolve identified billing discrepancies.
Reporting
Energy reporting is available and can include gas volumes and electric load and associated costs to develop a benchmark for comparison with actual consumption. The resulting budget reports will provide accurate data for fact-based decision-making and planning.