Public Sector Energy Strategy
We have been advising municipalities since 2003. Our professional advice has enabled our clients to consistently keep power costs to an absolute minimum year over year. We support a diverse group of public sector participants throughout Ontario, helping them manage their electricity usage and costs effectively.
Natural gas purchasing is also a key part of our strategy for an increasing number of public sector clients. Most suppliers in Ontario are unrated subsidiaries of larger companies; therefore, we take all necessary steps to protect our clients from the risk of a low-credit-rated supplier.
Our clients’ success stems from the fact that, because we do not sell commodities, our procurement advice on electricity and gas is unbiased. We are positioned to act immediately, enabling public sector organizations to start saving today.
Beyond procurement, we provide advice on energy strategy, budgeting, rate selection, greenhouse gas reporting, and market outlook to help our public sector clients meet their energy goals.
We recently assisted a municipality in uncovering and rectifying significant billing errors that were leading to unexpectedly high energy costs for their large facilities. After a thorough analysis of the municipality’s energy bills, we identified that the Local Distribution Company (LDC) had incorrectly charged them under the Regulated Price Plan instead of the more suitable Spot Market rates. Thanks to our diligent work, the municipality secured a reimbursement of nearly $200,000 from the LDC. This case highlights our commitment to providing expert, impartial energy consulting services that help municipalities effectively manage their energy procurement and reduce costs.