Energy Procurement

 

 

Procurement
CES facilitates competition for client load by sourcing energy from all pre-qualified and approved suppliers.  We utilize a highly competitive and respected electronic sealed process with multiple suppliers to ensure that our clients achieve the best deals available in today's energy markets, regardless of which suppliers are offering them.

Competitive Electronically Driven Bid Process

  • Sealed-bid process ensures best prices
  • CES back office process lowers transaction costs, further reducing supplier margins
  • CES computer generated supplier feedback drives lower supplier margins while encouraging strong supplier participation
  • Bids are submitted directly to supplier pricing desks, eliminating the margins that suppliers typically build in for their retail sales teams
Supplier Qualification and Approval
Substantive differences exist among suppliers, making a comprehensive comparison of various suppliers' prices, products, and terms a daunting task.  CES performs a thorough due-diligence prior to qualifying suppliers as CES-approved. Approved suppliers must meet the following criteria:
  1. Demonstrate a solid financial position
  2. Agree to fair and equitable CES-negotiated business terms
  3. Have reliable customer account/billing systems
  4. Enjoy a favorable customer service record
  5. Demonstrate consistency in overall capabilities