Managing the energy needs of our clients for over 40 years

Initial Evaluation

• Evaluate account data 
• Analyze LDC rate code
• Check status of current supply agreements 
• Evaluate current hedge and basis position
• Assess energy consumption flexibility
• Review Tax-exempt status

Natural Gas Procurement Process

• Prepare and distribute RFP document to various suppliers
• Evaluate RFP results
• Provide detailed report and recommendation to client
• Assist in negotiating 3rd party supply agreement

Secure Competitive Basis/Supply Contract

• Basis is the cost to transport natural gas to LDC
• Essential to negotiate basis rate before hedging supplies
• Basis can vary from a negative to over 40% of your net gas supply costs
• Supplier’s contractual obligations are critical
• Your requirements are actively solicited to qualified marketers
• Responses evaluated for price, reliability, and operational order flexibility
• Recommendations provided with information on proposals’ economics and general strengths and weaknesses
• Final supplier selected and proper contract language to maximize customer protection is secured

Futures & Options Market

• Hedging programs based upon individual customer needs
• Prices frequently fluctuate 10% to 15% in a day
• Ability to evaluate future costs in real time
• Stabilized & predictable costs

Hedging Program Progression

• Understand  business needs
• Evaluate market conditions and buying opportunities
• Identify and assess risk tolerance
• Formulate hedging goals and strategy
• Work directly with management to determine an appropriate hedging plan for your company
• Implement hedging schedule and define communication protocol
• Monitor market conditions & trends for extended buying opportunities

Natural Gas Invoice Analysis and Reconciliation

• Analyze and reconcile all utility and marketer bills for accuracy, errors, and omissions

Pooling of Resources Creates Economy of Scale

• Individual Pooling of Company Resources
• Take advantage of multiple accounts and pool individual site locations to maximize opportunity for basis and hedging
• Customer Choice Pool Groups
• Combine smaller natural gas loads to create an economy of scale sufficient to secure better transportation prices and hedging options.

Gas Utility Pipeline Bypass Strategies

• Evaluate opportunities
• Negotiate utility contracts
• Implement recommended changes