Description

Energy Budgeting and Contracting
Date: Wednesday, August 12
Time: 1 PM to 2 PM
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Price: Free
Host: E-Quantum Consulting
This webinar will cover how to identify the highest costs on your utility invoice, understand the most common causes of budget variance, and estimate how those costs impact your building's budget. Attendees will also learn where to find the most valuable data for energy forecasting and budgeting.
The session will explore the importance of energy contracting, including what to consider when selecting an energy supply product, what to avoid, and how marketing claims compare to real-world results. Key contract termination considerations will also be discussed.
Additional topics include current and future peak electricity demand on the ComEd grid, peak demand charges, the disconnect between demand response incentives and capacity costs, and strategies for managing peak load contribution charges.
Key takeaways include:
• Understanding energy budget variance drivers
• Learning about current energy supply products and contracting considerations
• Better managing ComEd peak load charges and demand response strategies
