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Energy Aggregations: Lower Prices, Higher Cost?

Energy Aggregations: Lower Prices, Higher Cost?

Regional energy aggregations offer lower prices, but they may have trade-offs like loss of autonomy or flexibility. Outsourcing energy procurement, however, offers an alternative.
  • Written by Bob Wooten
  • 2nd December 2014
Your organization’s electricity contract is set to expire, and you have to make a decision soon. You’ve been told that you’ll get the best deal if you join a regional energy aggregation that already has a membership made up of around 20 organizations like yours. You’ve also been assured that the size and membership of this aggregation will enable you to get the best contract terms and the best rates for your organization – better...

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