Intro
Everyone focuses on how much energy they use. But for many businesses, when they buy energy matters more than how efficiently they consume it.That sounds counterintuitive until you look at the math.
1. Volatility Drives Outcomes
Energy markets move fast.
A 1–2¢/kWh swing doesn’t sound like much until it’s applied to millions of kWh over multiple years.
Timing alone can dwarf efficiency gains.
2. Efficiency Is Incremental. Procurement Is Discrete.
Efficiency:
Gradual
Capital-intensive
Long payback periods
Procurement:
Immediate
Contractual
Locked in for years
Both matter but they operate on different scales.
3. Why Most Companies Miss the Window
Contracts auto-renew quietly
Procurement gets deprioritized
Market signals aren’t visible
By the time someone notices, leverage is gone.
Final Thoughts
Efficiency reduces consumption. Procurement shapes cost.
Ignoring either leaves money on the table.
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