Shannon has more than 18 years of experience working in the retail energy industry for both suppliers and brokers, of which 13 have been spent at Usource. She has extensive experience in energy market analysis, contract management services, energy consulting and procurement services, and client management. Shannon has developed and executed energy procurement strategies for hundreds of medium to large commercial, industrial, institutional, and governmental clients. Shannon is currently responsible for managing internal procurement operations and procedures, as well as systems and technology.
While most organizations are aware of the importance of managing their energy strategy, many struggle to get the best rate when it comes time to renew their contract. We see it all the time…once the energy contract is signed it’s filed away only to be reviewed when the deadline is at hand. ... Read Full Post
There are several costs that make up a fixed all-inclusive electricity price. The largest cost, making up roughly 80% of an electricity price, is the cost of the actual energy supply. The second largest cost component is from capacity charges. Capacity is essentially the insurance of having ... Read Full Post
Buying energy for your business is vastly different from buying your office supplies. And making uninformed energy purchasing decisions can cost your company thousands, putting you at a disadvantage to your competition. 4 costly behaviors: Reviewing prices only when your current supply ... Read Full Post
We see it time and again; energy purchasers wait until just a few months, or even weeks before their energy supply contract is about to expire to reach out into the market for pricing. All too often we see these companies face serious consequences when renewals are pushed to the final hour. ... Read Full Post
