Excel Commercial believes the key to managing energy costs is developing a comprehensive energy management strategy that can be adapted to changing market conditions, regulatory structures, and supplier behaviors. Excel Commercial works closely with its clients to establish energy goals that align with their business objectives, risk tolerance and budgetary constraints.
Once developed, Excel Commercial assists clients in implementing the energy management strategy, benchmarking its performance against the established goals and most importantly, adapting the strategy in the face of changing market conditions.
Energy Strategy Development
Excel Commercial works with each of its clients to develop an organization wide energy strategy to address key issues, including:
- Overall energy risk management goals
- Budget considerations
- Energy strategy as it relates to the client's competitive landscape
- Regulatory environment
- Sustainability & renewable goals
Market Analysis & Monitoring
One of Energy Edge's primary services to clients is helping them stay ahead of the constant changes and volatility of the energy markets. Excel Commercial is constantly monitoring and keeping its clients informed of:
- Changes in fundamental factors that drive energy prices
- Daily fluctuations in key commodity prices
- Regulatory activity
- Changes to market structures & the competitive landscape
Ongoing Edge Management
Market volatility can create unique purchasing opportunities. Energy Edge's Market Edge Software allows clients to leverage volatility to their advantage. The Market Edge platform includes several tools to manage volatility:
- Natural gas target prices
- Block power target prices
- Opportunistic hedging
- Automated email alerts when target prices are approaching
- Customized reporting indicating hedged and open positions