Electricity
A solid electricity strategy aligns with your company’s risk profile and sets you up for future energy success.
What are the sources of electricity generation?
Coal, natural gas, renewable sources, and nuclear are all sources of power generation in the US.
What factors impact the solution you choose?
Your advisor will explore your organization’s risk tolerance, goals, and planned efficiency projects to help you determine which solution is right for you.
Your electricity cost is made up of five components.
Additional charges and taxes may apply based on your facility’s location.
Ancillaries
30-50 miscellaneous charges put into a catch-all bucket
Losses
Energy lost as heat during transmission that utilities can recoup costs for
Transmission
The charge for the power going across transmission wires from the grid to the end usage point
Capacity
A reliability charge based on when and how you use power during peak times
Energy
The power generated from raw materials such as natural gas, coal, and green sources