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AEA Utility Management Conference Smart Sourcing of Electricity Supply March 13, 2013. John Berg-Manager MidAtlantic Sales Mobile: 732.259.9072 Office: 732-494-0089 x226 John.berg@directenergy.com. Who is Direct Energy Business?. KEY FACTS 25 years of industry experience
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AEA Utility Management ConferenceSmart Sourcing of Electricity SupplyMarch 13, 2013 John Berg-Manager MidAtlantic Sales Mobile: 732.259.9072 Office: 732-494-0089 x226 John.berg@directenergy.com
Who is Direct Energy Business? • KEY FACTS • 25 years of industry experience • 180,000+ customers of all sizes • $4 billion company providing electricity and natural gas supply • Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA Direct Energy Business is one of North America’s leading competitive energy suppliers offering: • Highly competitive supply rates • Flexible product options • Expert advice • Unparalleled customer service FOR THE COMMUNITY Each year, Direct Energy donates over $1.8 million to charitable organizations across North America through corporate donations in the areas of finding solutions to homelessness, energy poverty, climate change, and supporting employee charitable endeavors.
Developing a Procurement Strategy Consideration of Your Needs and Current Supply Arrangements Risk Tolerance Operational Concerns Business and Financial Needs/Requirements Development of Procurement Strategy Evaluation of Competitive and Default Supply Options Development of Budgetary Expectations and Internal Procurement Requirements Analysis of External Market and Regulatory Conditions
Market/Regulatory Changes Scarcity Pricing Took effect on 10/01/201 Minimal impact to pricing (~3¢/MWh) Not explicitly modeled into Cogs Generation Deactivation a.k.a. RMR 22 GWs of coal capacity retirements expected for all US through 2015; of which 11 GWs in PJM Stringent EPA regulations on existing and future new coal gen; namely MATS Low commodity price environment NITS-related cost re-allocation Ferc filing, pending Commision approval in Spring 2013 Proposal to change the allocation of costs for RTEP projects Costs expected to remain the same for PJM as a whole; impact will be significant shuffling of costs among load zones
Demand Side Initiatives Renewables Co-Generation Demand Response Energy Efficiency Supply Side Flexibility to Demand Initiatives • Product Flexibility • Fixed price provisions • Time-of-use vehicles to navigate price signals associated with demand-side activity • Encourages demand–side activity without penalty
Implementation Implementing Strategy and Supplier Selection Final Selection of Product and Hedging Strategy Timing of Purchase and Term Ensure Transparency Implement a Competitive Procurement Process Benchmark and Improve