For most businesses, the best response isn’t trying to “out-trade” the market. It’s locking in budget certainty. A Fixed Pricing Contract is still one of the most effective ways to protect your operation from pricing swings and make energy costs predictable month to month.

At United Energy Consultants, we've been helping businesses navigate this exact decision for over 20 years. The truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all answer, but there is a strategic framework you can use to make the right call for your business.

Cold storage is one of the most energy-intensive industries in commercial real estate. A single 50,000-square-foot facility can consume more electricity than 500 average homes. The good news? Small operational improvements and strategic energy procurement decisions can slash your costs by 20-40% without compromising product integrity.

For business owners and facility managers, this isn't just headline news. It's a wake-up call. Let's break down what happened, why it matters to your bottom line, and: most importantly: what you can do about it.

Remember when buying electricity was about as exciting as watching paint dry? You had one utility company, one rate, and zero options. Take it or leave it. Those days are gone for millions of businesses: and your bottom line is better for it.

Running a hotel means balancing two seemingly competing priorities: keeping guests comfortable and happy while controlling operational costs. The good news? You don't have to choose between guest satisfaction and energy savings. With the right strategies, you can actually enhance the guest experience while significantly reducing your business energy costs.

The energy market isn't just evolving: it's being completely reshaped by forces that seemed like distant possibilities just a few years ago. From artificial intelligence driving unprecedented power demand to renewable energy finally overtaking coal as the world's primary electricity source, 2026 marks a pivotal moment for how businesses buy and use energy.

As we stand on the threshold of 2026, the team at United Energy Consultants wants to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of our valued customers. Your trust in our expertise and partnership throughout 2025 has been the driving force behind our continued success in the ever-evolving energy landscape.

You don't need to compromise your members' experience to slash those business energy costs. Smart energy management can reduce your monthly bills by 20-40% while actually improving your facility's comfort and functionality.

The holiday season brings a unique opportunity for businesses: extended closures that can significantly reduce your energy costs. Whether you're shutting down for a few days between Christmas and New Year's or taking a longer winter break, a strategic holiday shutdown can deliver substantial savings on your utility bills while supporting your sustainability goals.

If you're managing energy costs for your business in New Jersey, understanding the state's electricity mix isn't just about compliance: it's about making smarter financial and strategic decisions. Recent changes in New Jersey's energy landscape are directly impacting your bottom line, and knowing what's behind your electric bill can help you navigate these challenging times.

This guide breaks down everything property owners need to know about deregulated energy states, from contract types to choosing the right supplier, without the industry jargon that usually makes these decisions unnecessarily complicated.

As we head into the busiest shopping season, your business likely needs to stay open longer, run more equipment, and create that perfect holiday atmosphere for customers. The key isn't avoiding all holiday energy use: it's being smart about how you use it. Let's dive into practical strategies that'll help you reduce energy costs while keeping your business competitive and customers happy.

Let's dive into the seven biggest energy contract blunders that could drain your budget this year, and more importantly, how to fix them before they hit your bottom line.

Understanding how these energy-intensive industries tackle their utility expenses offers valuable insights for any commercial energy buyer looking to optimize their energy strategy.

Here are the five proven strategies we use to help businesses like yours slash utility expenses and improve profitability.

With electricity rates jumping 21% across New Jersey and no signs of slowing down, understanding these market forces isn't just helpful: it's essential for your bottom line.

Running a restaurant is tough enough without sky-high energy bills eating into your profits. Between keeping food fresh, lighting your dining room, and maintaining comfortable temperatures for customers and staff, energy costs can quickly spiral out of control. The good news? You don't need an engineering degree or a massive budget to slash those bills significantly.

Understanding wholesale energy rates isn't just for energy nerds: it's the key to cutting your business energy costs by thousands of dollars annually. Let's break this down in plain English so you can spot exactly where your money is going and why you're probably paying way more than necessary.

With 2026 bringing new regulatory changes and market volatility, now's the time to audit your energy agreements. Here are the seven most expensive mistakes businesses make with energy contracts: and exactly how to fix them.