Smart Buying (Procurement)
We operate a structured and transparent procurement process with a focus on minimising cost / risk and eliminating administrative burden. Key features include:
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Establishing an Energy Plan, that provides a road map for how our client manages their contracting. Improves transparency and focuses decision making.
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Competitive tender process across a broad selection of retailers, focusing on both multiple time periods and varying contractual terms.
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Comprehensive tender analysis, with a focus on both forecast cost and key contractual terms. Provide the full picture for the client to make an informed decision.
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We reduce administrative burden by managing application and any rollover process. We also provide ongoing administrative support for roll in's/outs or ad hoc issues.
Energy Monitoring
For large market sites we monitor usage through a regular monthly report. This report:
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Checks that you are being billed correctly, where we identify and resolve any anomolies.
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Analyses usage on a historic, intra month and intra day basis to identify trends or anomolies that present either opportunities or issues for further investigation.
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Analyse key network factors i.e. max demand and tariff suitability. Identify opportunities or issues for further investigation.
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Monitor any behavioural, network, efficiency or generation changes implemented.
Network Analysis / Optimisation
We undertake comprehensive network reviews to identify opportunities for network savings. Where applicable we also facilitate implementation of these changes. Reviews include;
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Tariff analysis. Are there opportunities to save by changing tariff.
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Maximum demand analysis. Identify opportunities to revise maximum demands to drive network savings.
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Identify viable Power Factor Correction investment opportunities.
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For complex network cases (new connections etc) we may engage third party specialists.
Usage Analysis / Optimisation
We undertake initial and ongoing review of your usage to identify;
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Opportunities to make behavioural change to drive either retail or network savings.
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Opportunities to make mechanised change to drive either retail or network savings.
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Potential issues for investigation i.e. equiptment failure, equiptment performance.
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Opportunities for energy efficiency or generation investment projects.
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Demand management opportunities.
Energy Efficiency / Generation Evaluation
Identify and evaluate viable energy efficiency and generation opportunities for clients. This includes solar, LED's and HVAC projects.
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We identify opportunities.
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Develop indicative business cases
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Run a competitive tender process on your behalf. Alternatively you can use one of our preferred suppliers.
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For large / complex projects we may engage third party specialist resources to assist with the process.