What to Ask When Selecting an Energy Provider

 Market trends and forecast reports

 Historical volume data

 Benchmarking data 

What products and services do you offer to help our municipality lower demand for energy—and costs?

Why ask? A provider should be committed to helping you use less energy and cut costs.

What should I listen for?

 Demand Response program

 Energy efficiency solutions

 Alternative energy products

What kinds of products do you offer municipal customers that want to explore market-based pricing?

Why ask? Your provider should tailor their offerings to suit your level of risk tolerance.

What should I listen for?

 Index priced and hybrid supply products

 Strategic services to help execute purchasing

How do you structure your pricing, and how would a monthly bill break down for a local government entity like ours?

Why ask? It's vital that you understand how you'll be charged for energy.

What should I look for?

 Clear indications of costs that are charged separately (e.g., capacity, line losses)

 Costs charged by contracted volume vs. consumption

With due diligence, your municipality can find an energy supplier offering the right product mix and the expertise to help you manage your energy bills while providing taxpayers with essential services.

To learn how Direct Energy Business can help local governments like you

Visit our Government page.