Each of us can be very creative when it comes to energy! And the best part: achieving and maintaining "cutting-edge" cost and reliability results.
The "key" is following a "structured" four-step path:
1st) Information
What are the energy needs of the operations involved?
What metrics reflect the costs of energy consumed?
What energy contracts are in force to support current supplies?
2nd) Analysis
How do the energy metrics compare to the market?
By when should new contracts be "closed"?
Which sources deserve to be "considered"?
What risks need to be mitigated?
3rd) Alternatives
Which alternatives are eligible for contracting?
What are the advantages, disadvantages, and risks of each?
4th) Decision
Will upper managers and technical guys discuss the alternatives?
Which ones will be chosen for implementation?
Who will be responsible for each one?