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What to Ask When Selecting an Energy Provider
Retail energy choice gives K-12 schools the chance to access innovative products and services, and potentially lower energy costs.
But with retail choice comes the responsibility to select the provider that will best meet your needs. When researching energy providers, be sure to ask these five questions:
Question 1
How have you helped other K-12 schools and school districts like mine manage energy costs?
Why ask? Your supplier should have a track record of servicing educational facilities of your size with similar needs.
What should I listen for?
Challenges the provider helped the customer overcome
See how Direct Energy Business helped one Texas School District identify thousands of dollars in savings.
Question 2
What kinds of tools do you have to help our schools navigate energy markets and control costs?
Why ask? Your supplier should empower you with information to make smart energy decisions.
What should I listen for?
What products and services do you offer to help our schools lower our 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
Question 4
What kinds of products do you offer for customers with a low tolerance for risk?
Why ask? Your provider should tailor their offerings to suit your budget goals and level of risk tolerance.
What should I listen for?
Question 5
How do you structure your pricing, and how would a monthly bill break down for schools like us?
Why ask? It's vital that you understand how you'll be charged for energy.
What should I look for?
With due diligence, your K-12 school can find an energy supplier offering the right product mix and the expertise to help you manage your energy bills while providing the best educational environment for your students.
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