The cover story from last month’s “The Economist” magazine was an excellent expose’ on the current environment we are facing. My colleagues and I have been helping our clients navigate this new reality, and more importantly, prepare for the uncertainty that lies ahead. I highly recommend reading if you get the chance.
Energy Managers are facing an environment today unlike any most of us have ever seen. The perilous task of cost containment has always been daunting, but the added volatility in energy markets has added headwinds for even the most seasoned energy manager. An aging grid, fluctuating natural gas prices, and onerous ESG (Environmental Social and Governance) ratings are just the beginning. Commitments to sustainability efforts must be honored, but how and at what costs?
I’ve been a part of the Burton team for over 13 years. My colleagues have always been the best in the business at measuring, explaining, and reducing energy spend. However, it’s the marrying of the original energy expertise with the sustainability skill sets that has changed so much. We are now more than ever uniquely positioned to help so many organizations and people.