“I Don’t Want To Do Energy Budgets Anymore”

“I Don’t Want To Do Energy Budgets Anymore”

As a business owner, why should you care about energy budgets? Can’t you just add a 5% increase to last year’s expenses and be good to go?  Unfortunately, the answer is, no. This mindset can cause big problems when reconciling one year to the next.  While items like...
“I Don’t Want To Do Energy Budgets Anymore”

Energy and the Small Business: What To Know

In 2009, when Albireo began its mission to build a better and more scalable energy platform, we were in a very different place in the energy markets. Electric deregulation has just begun in the Northeast and customers were confused by electric choice and unsure...
“I Don’t Want To Do Energy Budgets Anymore”

Don’t Let Energy Purchasing Intimidate You

So many energy suppliers and consultants claim they are the best option for purchasing energy. How can you evaluate who is best, other than running an RFP and comparing everyone’s pricing?  Furthermore, even if you decided to compete your energy purchasing, would you...
“I Don’t Want To Do Energy Budgets Anymore”

Energy Cost Falling, Electric Rising

Energy Costs are falling but my Electric Supply Cost is Rising. Why is this happening and can I prevent it? Your electric costs consist of several different components, some of which you have control over and others that you do not. Before you can begin to control...
“I Don’t Want To Do Energy Budgets Anymore”

BBP Provides Full Compliance

In 2013, the City of Boston enacted the Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance. This ordinance requires large buildings to annually report their energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions to the City, which will then make the information available...
“I Don’t Want To Do Energy Budgets Anymore”

Published Utility Rates Hit Historic Highs

As of Friday, September 19, 2014, electricity consumers who have not yet secured their electricity requirements for the winter received more solemn news. National Grid published its rates through January 2015 with medium to large (G2 and G3) rate classes, exceeding 18...
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10 Mind-Blowing Energy Efficiency Actions for Data Centers

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Turn Energy Usage and Building Data into Actionable Items