As a high volume utility user, the utility company met with our client on an annual basis to service their account. Each time they met, the utility assured our client that they was on the most cost-efficient meter classification offered. However, our team analyzed the interval data, on-peak and off-peak usage, and determined that the company had been overpaying $65,000 per year because they were not on the best rate option.
Energy market timing is not about guessing the lowest price. Learn how structured procurement strategy, risk planning, and data-driven decisions help organizations control long-term energy costs.
“Competitive energy pricing” shows up in almost every supplier proposal and broker pitch. But for most organizations, it’s a phrase that’s rarely defined, hard to validate, and disconnected from actual savings. This article breaks down what competitive pricing should actually include, why the headline rate only tells part of the story, and how finance and operations leaders can verify whether their energy costs reflect real market value.
Energy still shows up as a line item for most finance leaders — something to forecast, approve, and move on from. But the reality is more complicated. Energy strategy touches operating margins, capital planning, compliance exposure, and long-term financial resilience. Organizations that treat it strategically consistently outperform those that don’t. And the difference usually shows up quietly in the bottom line.
This year, Brilliant Source Energy is planting 1,500 trees through the Arbor Day Foundation, enough to reforest nearly 4 acres and sequester an estimated 75,000 pounds of CO2 over the next 40 years. Each tree is a living tribute to the businesses and communities across the country that have trusted Brilliant Source Energy with their energy.
Energy risk management explained for finance and operations teams. Learn how to control costs, reduce volatility, and improve energy strategy with better data, contracts, and operational alignment.
Across Northeast Ohio, a quiet transformation is taking place. Cities, institutions, and local businesses are investing in smarter energy strategies that strengthen infrastructure, support economic
