Your organization faces a choice: address today’s energy costs or invest in tomorrow’s sustainability. With electricity bills set to increase by at least 20% over the next two years, this balancing act has never been more crucial.
This either-or approach can leave you vulnerable. Lock in long-term fixed rates, and you miss market downturns that could save thousands. Focus solely on immediate savings, and you face unpredictable budgets in a market where U.S. wholesale power prices are forecast to rise about 7% in most regions in 2025.
Effective energy management requires a dual approach. ePro+, powered by SpyGlass, shares how the right strategies secure budget stability today while positioning for tomorrow’s opportunities — with no sacrifices needed.
The U.S. energy market in 2025 presents unprecedented challenges. Organizations face rising costs, policy shifts, and transforming demand patterns that require strategic planning.
A Word on the 2025 Tariffs
“What’s driving energy markets up and down has less to do with the actual tariffs themselves and more to do with the question of what our economic policy might do to the broader economy. If our current tariff policy drives us into recession, natural gas, and electricity wholesale prices will plunge due to a lack of demand.
The natural gas and electricity markets can react violently to global macro events, but they tend to be well-mannered during times of non-energy crisis.”
— Bretton DeNomme, Certified Energy Procurement professional and resident ePro+ expert at SpyGlass
Energy management initiatives often underperform due to structural flaws, not lack of effort. The most successful approaches address four critical dimensions simultaneously.
Organizations either lock into restrictive long-term contracts or react solely to immediate price pressures. Both sacrifice strategic positioning for short-term thinking. Without proper assessment of electricity and natural gas supply, delivery, tax, and tariff structures, companies remain vulnerable to market volatility.
“In today’s unpredictable energy market, the key is working with the best available information while acknowledging the inherent uncertainties. For our clients, we emphasize budget certainty over simply chasing savings — providing stability amid volatility is often more valuable than gambling on market fluctuations.”
— Bretton DeNomme, Certified Energy Procurement professional and resident ePro+ expert at SpyGlass
Organizations often split budgets poorly — one department invests in efficiency while another collects the savings. Without identifying immediate low or no-cost efficiency measures, this disconnect makes sustainable programs impossible.
While the reasons for this vary, common issues include an insufficient commitment from top management, lack of budget planning, and responsibilities poorly aligned, in addition to a lack of data transparency of energy consumption to compare results.
Most businesses treat energy as a fixed expense rather than a strategic asset. This limited viewpoint prevents leadership from exploring additional energy programs that could lower costs and mitigate risks, ultimately limiting competitive advantage.
Without actively monitoring consumption patterns and implementing ongoing energy strategies, organizations can’t improve what they can’t measure. Most companies have energy data but fail to transform it into actionable intelligence that drives continuous improvement.
Balancing immediate energy needs with long-term planning requires market intelligence. Organizations that master this balance gain both immediate cost relief and strategic positioning. ePro+ recommends the below six steps to balance short-term needs with long-term value:
“The perception that renewable energy costs 30% more is outdated. Today, a 100% renewable product might cost just 3%–5% more than standard rates. If your supply price is 10 cents, you might pay 10.3 cents for completely green energy.”
— Bretton DeNomme, Certified Energy Procurement professional and resident ePro+ expert at SpyGlass
SpyGlass’s ePro+ delivers energy management through our Comprehensive Quadrant Advantage, a four-quadrant framework structured around retail supply, efficiency, enhancement, and implementation.
We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your electricity and natural gas supply, delivery, taxes, and tariffs — at no cost to you. This first quadrant ensures optimal pricing terms across all market structures. For deregulated states, we secure competitive suppliers, while in regulated markets, we optimize your available rate structures.
The ePro+ team determines low or no-cost measures to decrease energy use immediately. This pragmatic approach delivers instant savings while setting the foundation for long-term improvements in operational performance.
ePro+ explores additional energy programs to lower costs and mitigate risk. This includes renewable energy options at just 3%-5% above standard rates, making sustainability practical rather than aspirational.
The ePro+ team actively monitors and implements ongoing energy strategies. This final quadrant creates the continuous improvement cycle necessary for long-term success. ePro+ provides visibility into pricing, suppliers, and contract terms, ensuring your organization makes truly informed decisions based on complete information.
Led by expert industry insight, ePro+ is your comprehensive resource for reduced energy costs, greater efficiency, and the risks energy consumption has on your profitability.
When you implement balanced energy management strategies, you gain immediate cost advantages while protecting your organization against future disruptions. ePro+ delivers this exact balance through its Comprehensive Quadrant Advantage, addressing retail supply, efficiency, enhancement, and implementation to transform energy from expense to strategic advantage.
Don’t let unpredictable energy costs derail your budget.
