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Energy budgeting Insights
Low natural gas prices: good news for everyone?
February 2016
Natural gas consumption is increasing in part because of low gas prices. In contrast, suppliers have been under pressure. Reduced cash flow from lower natural gas and oil prices is having wide-spread impact. Read more >>
Evolving gas supply picture calls for attention to basis risk
October 2015
The paths for delivering gas into Ontario are changing. There may be transportation constraints as the network adapts to moving gas to market from new supply zones. What does this mean for Ontario gas buyers? Read more >>
Getting your gas cost budget right
February 2015
Set your gas cost budget too low and your organization has unforeseen costs to meet. Budget too high and perhaps there is an opportunity cost. It is important to get it right. Read more >>
Hedging: A Tool for Risk Reduction, Not Cost Reduction
July 2014
To hedge effectively, energy buyers need to understand what hedging is for, and what it is not for. Hedging is a tool for controlling risk to keep energy prices and price changes within acceptable limits. Read more >>
Fight rising electricity costs by generating your own power
June 2014
Considering where electricity rates are and the incentives available, consumers who are able to produce their own electricity may find it an effective way to reduce electricity costs. Read more >>
Think of Hedging as Just an Umbrella for Unpredictable Weather
September 2013
Deciding when to hedge should be as easy as deciding when to take an umbrella in the morning. The only tricky part is assessing the "probablility of precipitation" in the energy market. Read more >>
Aegent's Forecast of Ontario Electricity Price Increase: An Update
April 2012
Aegent recently updated its forecast of Ontario electricity price increases for the period covering the end of 2011 to the end of 2016. Read more >>
Reallocation of Global Adjustment Costs: Updating for 2011 and Looking to 2014
January 2012
The new methodology for allocating Global Adjustment costs has now been in place for 12 months. As a result, we have a much better idea of the cost transfer dynamics and the amounts transferred from Class A to Class B. Read more >>
Buying Expertise by RFP: Recipe for Problems
February 2011
The procurement policies of many public buyers require that a formal "Request for Proposals" process be used to procure professional services above a certain spend threshold. But the standard RFP can become a Recipe For Problems. Buyers may end up missing out on new ideas and novel solutions that can better meet their needs. Read more >>
Forecasting Gas Consumption - What to Do about the Weather
September 2010
For most bundled customers with weather sensitive loads, forecasting their natural gas consumption for the next contract year becomes a bit of a guessing game. Adjusting the forecast for the weather requires careful assessment. Read more >>