The Hassle-Free Way to Lower Your Energy Bills

When you run high-tech equipment – and lots of it – 7 x 24 x 365 and are designed for uninterruptible power, it stands to reason your energy costs are going to be much higher than those of a typical building. So, reductions in annual electric and natural gas expenditures of even 5% can result in real and significant savings right to the bottom line. While energy deregulation has made opportunities to save possible, capitalizing on these opportunities can be a challenge. That’s why Tier Four offers Energy Procurement Solutions that help you reduce annual electric and natural gas expenditures to see considerable cost savings.

Our Energy Procurement Solutions take the hassle and confusion out of deregulation. We use:

  • energy market expertise
  • extensive network of 20+ energy suppliers

to put a competitive energy market to work for you.

We Do the Work… You Get the Rewards

We start with an analysis of your energy usage then get to work to provide you with customized procurement solutions. Our experienced analysts stay on top of market fluctuations to find the right supplier, contract terms, and rates for you – so you don’t have to. We handle:

  • all of the legwork
  • all of the negotiations
  • all of the details

And in turn, you receive:

  • Best rates and contract terms for your needs
  • Direct savings to your bottom line

Best of all, while your supplier and your rates change, delivery and service do not. You will still receive regular service, maintenance, and outage response from your local utility.

Start the Energy Savings Process

Deregulation makes significant energy savings possible. It promotes competition by allowing you to choose your energy service companies (ESCOs) from a variety of energy supply sources. This competition leads to lower natural gas and electricity rates and increases the level of customer service because energy companies are now competing for your business. Tier Four can help you start the savings process today if you:

  • Operate in a state where the energy industry has been deregulated. Check our current list of states with deregulated energy programs. View Chart
  • Are still buying power from your local utility. Tier Four can help you save – OR
  • Are already in a contract relationship. You may find that, with our extensive network of suppliers, we can provide you with better rates when your current contract expires.

See how you can reduce your energy expenditures with our

FREE no obligation analysis

All we need is six months of your most recent utility bills to get started.

Your Full-Service Energy Procurement Solution

Tier Four offers a full-range of Energy Procurement Solutions to help youreceive the best rates on natural gas and electricity based on your usage and budgetary goals. We offer:

Supplier Review and Contract Negotiation

Our energy pricing desk works with more than 20 suppliers of natural gasand electricity to maximize the pricing and product options for our customers. We are constantly adding to our supplier base in an effort to offer the most competitive rates in the marketplace.

We work for you, our customer, and not the suppliers. We collect and analyze your data and negotiate on your behalf the best rates and contract terms for your business. We will guide you through the maze of details and help you choose the solution that best fits your operation and budget.

Energy Aggregation

You know the saying, “there’s strength in numbers.” That’s the philosophy behind Energy Aggregation which puts the power of group purchasing to work for you. By purchasing energy in large blocks, aggregated groups may gain greater bargaining power than individual purchasers. Each participant can join or "opt in" to the group program to take advantage of the discounted aggregated price and terms. Tier Four can design an aggregation strategy for your organization to maximize your bulk purchase savings.

Natural Gas Contracting

Your organization’s size, location, usage, and risk tolerance are all factors in determining appropriate natural gas products. Our three most common products are:

  • Fixed Price Product - offers a locked-in, predictable rate for a fixed period of time. This eliminates the risk of market volatility and is ideal for customers that want foreseeable energy costs for budget certainty. It is especially recommended when natural gas prices are low and expected to increase in the future.
  • Market Based Product - offers a variable rate based on prevailing market rates. The contract provides the option for customers to lock-in at a fixed rate at any time during the contract period. This product is ideal when natural gas prices are high and are expected to drop in the future.
  • Interruptible Transportation Service Product - offers flexibility for customers who have the option of burning fuels other than natural gas. It allows them to use cheaper fuels in combination with natural gas to satisfy their load rate but will come with restrictions on availability of natural gas, especially during winter months.
Electric Supply Contracting

As with natural gas, procurement options for electricity will vary based on your operation’s size, location, usage, and risk tolerance. Our most frequently used electricity products are:

  • Fixed Price Product – allows you to lock in the generation rate for up to five years. An option that provides budget certainty and protection from market volatility.
  • Variable Indexed Product – provides variable rates based on real-time market prices. At any point during the contract, the customer can switch to a fixed-price without penalty. This is a smart option when electricity prices are high and expected to decrease.
  • Block Price Product – great for organizations with a measure of risk tolerance as it provides a combination of floating rates and fixed rates. Customers may lock in at a fixed-rate up front for a portion of their loads and pay the index price for remaining volumes. This product is ideal for a growing business that expects to layer in additional electricity usage. It also provides a partial hedge against market volatility.
  • Green/Renewable Products – for environmentally conscious customers or those needing to qualify for various green certifications, a variety of our suppliers can provide green power products (generated from the sun, wind, earth, and/or water) and renewable energy certified Green-E products (solar, biomass, hydro and geothermal).
Energy Load Response Program

Load response programs incent you to use less energy on days when regional power grids are under stress and provide financial rewards (dollars or energy bill credits) for compliance. Tier Four can help you determine if a load reduction strategy is feasible for your operation.

Mission Critical Business Solutions You Can Trust

Our full range of Energy Procurement Solutions offers bottom line cost savings while delivering the energy you need to keep your enterprise humming. What’s more, they are just one way Tier Four Business Solutions can help you reduce costs while maximizing performance and availability in your mission critical facility. We also provide:

To find out more about our Energy Procurement services – or any of our Mission Critical Business Solutions – and how they can help you improve performance and reduce operating costs...

Contact Tier Four Today