Enterprise Small Business Services Resources News Benefits Company Blog Contact Login contact Home » Strategic Sourcing Strategic Sourcing FOCUS ON RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS WHILE BUYING ENERGY LIKE A PRO In a deregulated market, purchasing energy at the best price can be a complex endeavor. It’s not enough just to issue a Request for Proposal and choose what may appear to be the lowest price. To get the highest value for your energy dollar, it pays to take a more strategic approach to energy management. Instead of only using contract expiration dates and fiscal calendars to drive energy procurement, we closely monitor market dynamics to identify the best possible time to initiate a purchase. By taking this calculated approach to energy procurement, we can reduce unwanted exposure to price volatility and secure energy prices that fit your budget and business objectives. Summit Energy’s suite of energy outsourcing services includes: Contract Negotiation Credit Negotiation Demand Response Energy Procurement Market Opportunity Analysis Nomination and Balancing Supplier Management Contact us to learn more about our energy outsourcing services. Demand Response Related Resources: CASE STUDY Avoiding natural gas penalties GLOBAL OIL AND GAS COMPANY DRAWS ON SUMMIT’S REGIONAL EXPERTISE TO AVOID NON-COMPLIANCE AND PENALTIES A leading global oil and gas services company, had just opened a new plant in the southern United States, and its unpredictable usage pattern raised a red flag for the company’s energy partner, Summit Energy. WHITE PAPER Reverse Auctions: A Tool With No Mechanic ENERGY REVERSE AUCTIONS BACKFIRE WITHOUT A STRATEGY Reverse auctions have turned the once-secretive, sealed-bid process for procuring goods and services into an open bidding war – which appears to be to the advantage of the buyer. Under this arrangement, the buyer contracts with a third party that issues a request for quotations from suppliers. At a predetermined day and time, suppliers log into an auction site and input price quotes, competing for the buyer’s business primarily on the basis of who will agree to the lowest price. SERVICES Utilities Management Contract Negotiation Credit Negotiation WEBINARS EU ETS Phase 3: How The Coming Changes Will Affect Your Operation SERVICES MENU Overview Data Management Strategic Sourcing Rate Analysis Budget Development Risk Management Market Intelligence Online Reporting Sustainability Producer Services collect thoroughly Energy Management Energy Metering Greenhouse Gas Emissions Invoice Collection Utility Bill Auditing manage complexity Energy Consulting Energy Professionals Natural Gas Purchasing Energy Budget Credit Negotiation capture opportunity Demand Response Energy Cost Reduction Energy Efficiency Projects Energy Procurement Utilities Management control risk Energy Risk Management Natural Gas Consulting Energy Outsourcing Carbon Management Commodity Analysis operate sustainably Sustainability Strategy Energy Efficient Building Energy Sustainability Renewable Energy Credits Sustainability Services report accurately Energy Benchmarking Energy Management Software Carbon Reporting Energy Savings Energy Data Management Summit Energy © 2010 Summit Energy Services. All rights reserved. facebook twitter linkedin contact us privacy policy careers blog 10350 Ormsby Park Place • Suite 400 • Louisville, KY 40223 • (866) 90 SUMMIT