Neuwing Approach

Neuwing takes a highly consultative approach to helping each client participate in the best programs based on their unique goals and constraints.

For more information on our energy procurement services, contact us today!

"Almost 40 percent of [energy] abatement could be achieved at "negative" marginal costs, meaning that investing in these options would generate positive economic returns over their lifecycle."
McKinsey

"Computer servers are used at only 6 percent of their capacity on average, while data center facilities as a whole are used at 56 percent of peak performance."
McKinsey

"The U.S. economy has the potential to reduce annual non-transportation energy consumption by roughly 23% by 2020, eliminating more than US$1.2 trillion in waste - well beyond the US$520 billion upfront investment required."
McKinsey

Of the approximately 70 billion sq. ft. of U.S. office space, only about one billion sq. ft. is believed to have undergone retrofits.

"92% of facilities managers say that they are working to make their facilities more sustainable. 67% say their customers are "forcing them" to make sustainable changes."
Global Facility Management Association

Green-certified buildings provide a rental premium; the more highly rated buildings are, the higher the rent. According to a recent study, Energy Star price premiums were 10% and LEED-certified buildings were 31%.
Henley University of Reading

"Existing technologies and strategies could reduce typical server energy use by an estimated 25 percent and entire data center consumption by 40 percent."
EPA

"Server hardware is no longer the primary cost component of a data center. The purchase price of a new (1U) server has been exceeded by the capital cost of power and cooling infrastructure to support that server, and will soon be exceeded by the lifetime energy costs alone for that server."
EPA

"Data centers can be more than 40 times as energy intensive as conventional office buildings."
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Study

"An idle x86 server consumes 60-74% of the power it needs when fully utilized."
UC Berkeley RAD Lab Study

"73% of senior decision makers at large U.S. corporations surveyed identified "energy efficiency" as the key aspect of a green data center."
Campos Research

"Reducing server power consumption by 30% would yield savings of 150 billion kWh, corresponding to US$15B and almost 100 million metric tons of CO2 emissions."
IDC

"Since 1970, energy efficiency gains have met 75% of new energy service demands in the U.S.through 2008, while energy supplies have contributed only 25%."
ACEEE

"HVAC systems consume 56 percent of the total electric usage in hotels and accounts for 10.8 kWh per square foot."
Florida Power & Light Company

"Given the right investments in many cost-effective but underutilized energy efficiency technologies, the U.S. can cost-effectively reduce energy consumption by 25-30% or more over the next 20-25 years"
ACEEE

An EPA study said data centers account for 1.5% of all electricity consumption in the U.S. in 2006, and the number was projected to double by 2011."
EPA

"U.S. hotels spend - on average - $889 annually per available room for electricity which accounts for 58% of total utility costs."
GE Lighting

Energy Advisory Services

Energy Procurement

Deregulation of energy markets has opened up unique opportunities to purchase electricity and natural gas from competing suppliers, allowing companies to lower costs and reduce overall risk exposure.

However, because every state has differing policies regarding procurement and there are numerous variables that drive energy costs, detailed analysis and management of the energy procurement process takes expertise, time, and resources. Neuwing understands the complexities of deregulated energy markets, and we have a proven track record of executing on behalf of our clients’ procurement needs.

What We Do

Define your energy usage goals and constraints
Identify candidate facilities based on regional or state policy
Analyze specific energy usage patterns to develop a clear picture of your energy needs now and moving forward
Identify and pre-qualify all viable energy suppliers based on their ability to serve your needs
Prepare and deliver a formal Request for Proposal to qualified suppliers
Analyze supplier responses and negotiate contracts on your behalf with the best terms and conditions possible

How Our Clients Benefit

Maximized cost savings: Neuwing has deep industry knowledge as well as critical insights into energy markets, allowing us to arrange for the most competitive rates in the industry.
No cost, no penalty policy: Neuwing contractually guarantees that there will never be any out-of-pocket costs associated with your participation in an energy procurement program.
Business-first approach: Neuwing’s client-centric approach means that our experts will help you determine the most appropriate energy procurement strategy to address your unique business constraints.
Increased visibility: Neuwing’s methodology and reporting enable your business to create accurate forecasting budgets that will allow you to predict your energy expenditures over time.

We assist our clients by securing lower utility prices in deregulated markets and identifying the most appropriate rates and tariffs in regulated markets to reduce overall energy spend. Our energy experts will work with you to develop a detailed load profile, providing greater insight into the factors driving your energy usage. We contact potential suppliers to create a competitive bidding process, educate our clients on the available contract options, and ultimately select the supplier and contract that best fits the identified requirements. The local utility still delivers the electricity, services the lines, and renders the bills, leaving you with essentially the same service, usually at significantly reduced rates.

Our team will guide you through the steps necessary to choose the right energy supplier. This includes:

Objectives Definition: We work with you to clarify what you want in an energy solution, whether it is price stability, lowest cost, or green and renewable options.
Program Education: We demystify the electric industry and help you learn how to manage your energy costs. Our experts will guide you through energy usage patterns that drive up energy expenses, including overall electricity usage levels, consumption patterns and time frames, futures markets for electric supply, terms and conditions for supply contracts (length in years/months), and much more. Our goal is to put the knowledge and the data in your hands to drive down costs over time.
Analysis & Trend Research: We analyze the last 15 months of usage data to develop a clear picture of your needs now and moving forward. We then identify and pre-qualify all viable energy suppliers based on their ability to serve your needs. We will also correct any overcharges and ensure they are credited back to your account.
Contract Fulfillment: We will prepare a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) with all necessary information and invite suppliers to participate in a formal bid process. Our team will analyze and evaluate the bids to identify the most cost-effective contract that meets your requirements, and then negotiate a contract on your behalf with the best terms and conditions possible. After vendor selection is complete, we will work with the supplier and you to ensure all required steps have been taken for physical delivery to begin at contract inception.
Predictive Budgeting: We can help you to create accurate forecasting budgets that will allow you to predict your energy expenditures over time.

For more information on our energy procurement services, contact us today!