My recommendations for procurement are based on two assumptions. One, most businesses in the U.S. are in deregulated markets and thus they have the option to purchase energy from a third party. Two, no one can predict future energy prices. Having said that, the first thing to do -although most building owners do not do it - is to determine your risk tolerance and your risk profile. Some organizations like to have their energy costs known for the next two or three years. They want to fix their cost, protect themselves against increases, and have the number for budgeting purposes. Other organizations always pursue the lowest possible price and are willing to give up budget certainty and protection against future increases.
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