Reducing peak exposure: a pilot playbook
A step-by-step pilot playbook for identifying peak drivers, designing minimal-risk control actions, and documenting verified savings so teams can scale with confidence.
Insights on managing energy cost in 2026
In 2026, effective energy cost management requires integrating high-resolution data with practical operational workflows. Markets and tariffs have evolved to reward flexibility and penalize unmanaged peaks. Our insights focus on practical, repeatable approaches: building auditable baselines, prioritizing interventions by marginal cost impact, and designing control strategies that site teams can own. Through short pilots and continuous verification, organizations can transition measurable savings into sustained capital and operational improvements. This series highlights technical methods, governance templates, and procurement tactics that reduce spend while improving reliability and aligning with net-zero commitments.
Latest insights & practical guides
Our latest posts translate technical concepts into operational actions. Expect guided examples showing how to measure tariff sensitivity, run pilot automation, and capture utility incentives. Each article emphasizes measurement, verification, and the human processes needed to keep automation reliable. We publish analysis that helps energy, facilities, and finance teams align on decisions that reduce cost and operational risk.
Operational controls that protect comfort
How to design staged HVAC and deferrable-load rules that reduce demand charges while preserving occupant comfort and operational service levels.
Tariff-aware scheduling and procurement
Modeling marginal hour cost and aligning operations with tariff structures can unlock immediate savings and improve negotiation outcomes in procurement cycles.
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