2. GENERATION TRANSMISSION DISTRIBUTION
Electricity is generated
using various methods.
Transmission lines carry
electricity long distances.
Distribution lines carry electricity
to your House or Business
Commodity supply prices differ by region and face their own market conditions, production challenges and
transportation methods.
It's a well known fact that energy prices are volatile. Large commercial energy consumers are the most vulnerable
to market price volatility as a small change in energy prices can result in significant financial repercussions. Bridge
Power Consulting provides our large commercial accounts with the customized attention, service and support they
need to navigate today's unpredictable energy market.
3. Where does electricity come from?
There are a variety of sources of electricity:
Fossil fuels
Hydro/wind
Geothermal
Which sources of power contribute to pollution?
Nuclear power
Solar
The burning of coal, natural gas and oil in power plants using
gas turbines or heat engines produces heat which, when
combined with steam, generates electricity.
Water and wind are used in dams and windmills to power
Turibines that create heat and electricity.
This from of energy is generated in the Earth's core which has
temperatures hotter then the sun's surface produced by the
slow decay of radioactive particles , a process that occurs in
all rocks.
Nuclear fossion is used to split atoms and harness
the energy released to generate heat and
electricity.
The sun's rays are harnessed by photovoltaic panels
that allow electrons to move freely among them,
eventually meeting a cricuit wire and converting
into electricity.
Althought the cheapest from of generating power is though the burning of fossil fuels such as coal , natural gas and oil,
it is also the most hazardous to te environment. The burning of these fulesreleases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
which has been linked to serious environmental complication including: global warming, climate change, air pollution,
natural disasters, habitat destruction and chronic health problem.
4. Price Volatility
Extreme weather conditions Economic conditions
What causes price volatility? Availability of supply
Bridge Power Consultants aim to educate the consumers about market conditions, pricing impacts
and the important factor of “Price Volatility” : The following factors impact supply and demand and
contribute to price volatility:
Extreme hot or cold temperatures will increase energy
demand, driving costs up. Likewise, extreme weather
conditions such as hurricanes can disrupt supply
and also elevate costs.
Energy prices fluctuate based on changes in supply
and demand.When energy supply increases, prices tend
to go down and when there is a shortage, prices go up.
When demand for energy increases, prices increase and
when it decreases, prices tend to fall.
Growing economies with increased infrastructure
demands drive up energy demand and costs. Poorly
performing economies often result in reduced demand
and lower costs.
The majority of the energy we use is generated from fossil fuels such
as coal and natural gas. This is generally the cheapest form of energy
generation. When there is a shortageof these fossil fuels, other more
expensive forms of energy generation will need to be used resulting in
higher energy prices.
5. How do different energy products help
control price volatility?
What doe-s the market look like today?
Variable rate
Fixed rate plans
Mirror market rates. As such, customers
on these plans are exposed to market
price volatility. A variable rate plan is
ideal when rates are relatively stable
or expected to decrease.
Offer customers a set rate for their commodity
supply over a period of time. These plans
provide protection from market price
volatility as your rate is fixed and not
affected by changes in commodity
prices.
Commodity supply prices differ by region and face
their own market conditions, production challenges
and transportation methods.It's a well known fact
that energy prices are volatile. Large commercial
energy consumers are the most vulnerable to
market price volatility as a small change in
energy prices can result in significant financial
repercussions.
Bridge Power Consulting provides our large
commercial accounts with the customized
attention, service and support they need to
navigate today's unpredictable energy
market.
6. Why is Deregulation Important?
Deregulation gives consumers choice
What does this mean for Customers?
Will my service be disrupted?
The power of the buyer. A deregulated market
allows you to choose your commodity supplier.
It also motivates retailers to differentiate their
products from the utility and those of competitors
by developing innovative features, pricing plans
and options that would have otherwise not been
available to you. In deregulated electricity markets,
these products support the generation and injection
of renewable energy into your electricity grid, making
it greener than it otherwise would have been.
The utility is still responsible for the distribution of
the commodity to your home regardless of the
supplier you choose. The supply price however is
not set by that same utility. Depending on where
you live, you may continue to be billed by your utility
with a mention of your supplier, or be billed directly
by your supplier.
Although your natural gas and/or electricity supply
will be coming from a new source, your local utility/
distribution company will continue to ensure the
consistent delivery of the energy to your business.
7. Bridge Power consulting makes the process of switching your energy supplier easy, fast and most importantly free. We do not charge
hidden fees or upfront charges to analyze your energy needs. With our strategic partnerships with suppliers and knowledgeable
energy consultants, we strive to provide the most competitive prices in the market and our goal is to save our clients’ money.
easy fast free strategic
partnershis
suppliers knowledge
competitive
prices
WHAT BRIDGE PROVIDES
Market Knoweldge- Founded
and operated by former
electricity traders
Access to bulk pricing
(wholesale pricing
discounts)
Customized quotes
based on clients
actual usage
Information and education
about retail supply and power
of deregulation
8. Why Switch
Reduce exposures to extreme weather
(cold winters and hot summers)
Bridge is able to negogiate using bulk
buying power your energy supply
contract. Our customers have saved
over 20% from their current pricing.
And all of bridges services during
the negotiation process are free
of charge and our clients are
under no obligation to switch
Our mission is simple
Educate our clients and
energy consumers about
the benefit of retail compe
tition and can show cost
savings from the current
energy suppliers
FREE
NO OBLIGATION
Energy suppliers compete with the local utility for your
business and able to offer better pricing solutions
20%
9. 3 Easy Steps to Save
Locate current bill
and meter ID
Sign Bridge Power consulting
forms authorizing us to
negotiate your supply and
analyze your current usage
Receive Quotes
and start saving
immediately
1
2
3
10. Energy Customers : Usage Profile
Usage depends on customer type/Industry
Usage varies based on weather and demand
characteristics
Usage varies based on weather and demand
characteristics
Type Usage per Year
General Store 470,400.00
Churchs / Congregations 164,720.00
Data Center 20,534,490.00
Dry Cleaners 61,750.00
Grocery 1,313,400.00
Health Care Urgent Care/ Docto 540,000.00
Hospitals 20,450,000.00
Hotals /Motels 662,300.00
Lite Manufacturing 1,787,400.00
Computer Manufacturing 5,553,448.00
Machine 2,149,007.00
Printing 1,254,266.00
Furniture 908,691.00
Small Office building 470,400.00
Resturants 327,000.00
Small Retail 167,810.00
Large Retail 550,620.00
Schools 584,200.00
Warehouse 132,300.00
Referigated warehouse 562,819.00
Expected Energy Usage Per Year
11. Summary of Terms
Terms Definition
KWH/ MWH
Meter ID/Customer ID
Utility
Transmission company
Supplier
Quotes
LOA/LOE
Usage
Peak/ Off-peak
Term/Contract Length
Fixed vs Float
Renewal
Electricity/Power
Generation
Natural Gas
KWa unit of power, 1000 watts/MWa unit of power, one million watts* Demand
Customers Meter Identification/ ESID- How utilities identify individuals meters
A public service company that delivers power(electricity and natural gas)
Usually similar to electricity utility company, delivers electricity through power lines
Energy companies that produce or sell wholesale electricity to customers
Suppliers provides a statement of pricing terms
LOA(Letter of Authorization) allows Bridge Power to audit the energy usage of a customer. LOE(Letter of Exclusivity) allows
Bridge to negotiate on the clients behalf
Total Energy Consumed by a customer
Peak is the day-time hours and non holiday usage, Off-peak is the night time and weekend hours and holiday
The quote contains a price as well as a term length of the contract
Fixed is a contract that has a single price for every contract month/ Float is a dynamic and variable pricing quote
A renewal is when a customer extends their current electricity contract
The product that Bridge power brokers for clients.
Power plants that burn fuel(nuclear, natural gas, coal) or renewable(hydro,wind)
Natural Gas is an input to a generation facility to create electricity as well as a fuel for heating and water heaters
12. What makes Bridge Power Different
Market Knowledge
Access to lower wholesale pricing
(bulk discounts)
Customized Quotes based
on actual historical audited
usage
Accurate and up-to-date Market information,
education and intelligence
Deregulation allows competition to drive
down historically high utility prices
Better budgeting with a Fixed Price Contract
We provide customers with monthly market informationFounded by former commodity
traders- Specializing in Wholesale
electricity in NorthEast and
Texas(ERCOT)
13. NO COST or OBLIGATION to
switch via BRIDGE
We are a independent agent
for a significant number of
regional suppliers
By working directly with suppliers there are
no-middle men or marketing layers to
negotiate with
Contracts are directly with fortune 500
retail energy providers(REPS)
Bridge Power runs a blind auction to get our
customers access to the best price and
terms available
We can access wholesale rates because of
our long standing relationships with suppliers
~10+years negotiating power contracts
Bridge power and its consultants are not
compensated by the client/customer
We provide pricing and consulting
services free of charge
14. Customers Include:
Large Grocery Stores
Convenience Stores
Deli’s and corner stores
Dry Cleaners
Retailers, Clothing and specialty shops
Beer Breweries
Hospitals/Nursing Homes
15. PROCESS FROM START TO FINISH
Obtain LOE and LOA from client via Docusign( forms are available online)
Obtain a current electricity bill or copy of bill
Forward LOA/LOE and copy of latest bill to Pricing@bridgepowerconsulting.com Can also be faxed to 512-597-0678
Advise client about market conditions while a custom price and term will be provided within 2 business days.
Broker receives a pricing Matrix and offer letter that contains 4-5 supplier quotes, terms and pricing products
Broker and client agree, and sign via Docusign the pricing proposal and email it to contracts@bridgepowerconsulting.com
Bridge Power consulting will then generate the supplier contract directly from the supplier and provide DOCUSIGN paperwork to
be sent to the client
CLIENT signs docusign paperwork that is CONTRACT with the SUPPLIER
Transaction completed
Broker Commission statement/estimate of residual commission will follow upon final approval of documentation
1
2
4
3
5
10
6
7
9
8
16. PAYMENT STRUCTURE/TIMING
Once contract has been signed by both the client and the
supplier a confirmation email will be sent to the broker.
The confirmation email will have a schedule that will
commence payment ~60 days from the end of the
clients first contract window.
If you qualify(please speak to your direct regional supervisor)
you are able to participate in the Bridge Referral Program
after you have successfully obtained LOE/LOA and closed
10 contracts, you will receive a IPAD with a docusign
Account as well as a referral bonus of an additional
5% commission***
Clinent Name Bridge Grocery
Contract Start Date 1/1/2015
Contract Price 96.4
Contract End Date 12/13/2015
Total estimated Usage KWH 1,000,000.00
Total Brokerage per KWH 0.0015
Total Commission Expected 1,500.00
Payment Schedule
1/31/2015 0
2/28/2015 0
3/31/2015 125.00
4/30/2015 125.00
5/31/2015 250.00
6/30/201 125.00
7/31/2015 125.00
8/31/2015 125.00
9/30/2015 125.00
10/31/2015 125.00
11/30/2015 125.00
12/31/2015 125.00
1/31/2016 125.00
17. PITCH EMAIL/MATERIALS
Hope all is well!
I am a energy specialist focused GROCERY CLIENTS that are interested in energy efficiency and cost savings and would like to see better
retail electricity rates from their current supplier. Many of the other GROCERY Stores that I speak with express frustration with the increasing
electricity rates.
I would like to show you how the GROCERY STORES that I work with in your area are saving more than 20% off their current energy bills using
Bridge Power Consulting services. I have attached an actual savings benefit report from one of our clients for your
review.***ADD ATTACHMENT
I will be following up with you tomorrow between 8-10 AM to go over any questions and set an appointment to discuss our unique
approach to energy savings. I hope that you will take the time to meet with me /call for 30 minutes as I am confident your business
will benefit greatly from our products. If you would like to contact me sooner, please call ENTER PHONE NUMBER
Sincerely Yours,
ENTER YOUR NAME
GROCERY Energy Specialist
Bridge Power Consulting
email@bridgepowerconsulting.com
18. PITCH EMAIL/MATERIALS CONTINUED
Hello Business Owner
My name is Insert your name, I work for Bridge Power Consulting as an energy consultant manager. We have recently expanded
our business in your area and have been saving local customers upwards of 15-20% on their yearly energy bills. I grew up in *State your
local area you grew up in* and have very close business relationships with many local companies*; Our clients include Insert your top 3
biggest clients and we have had excellent resents with many others. I will be giving you a call via phone tomorrow/next day, to discuss
how the process works, and start a NO obligation, NO FEE , energy consultation.
I look forward to speaking with you
ENTER YOUR NAME
Energy Specialist
Bridge Power Consulting
email@bridgepowerconsulting.com
19. Who we are
Evan Caron- Co Founder- CFO
Head of ERCOT Enterprise Business Development, Trading and Investments at Trailstone Power/ Trailstone Group.
Evan has 14 years of Commodity related experience, specifically focused on electricity and Natural gas trading.
His background in financial risk management, product control and systems design moved to streamline operational
processes at Morgan Stanley Capital Group. Following his 6+years as a Director of Trading at Deutsche Bank Energy
he became a Managing Director at Mercuria Energy Trading tasked with building an ERCOT business focused on
trading, congestion management and asset based investment strategies. Evan joined TrailStone in 2014, with a similar
mission and an added scope in building the energy management and energy services side of the business.
Sean Kelly Co-Founder CEO/President
Sean was previously Director of Short Term trading for PJM and NY at E.ON Americas. Priorto that Sean worked with
EDF(previously Eagle Energy which was acquired by Lehman Brothers) responsible for real time trading and dispatch
of power plants in the east and mid-continent markets. Sean brings over 10 years of commodity trading and market
experience to Bridge Power
20. ARE OFFERS FROM ALTERNATIVE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLIERS ALL THE SAME?
GIVEN ALL THE VARIABLES, HOW CAN I
FORECAST MY ELECTRIC COSTS FOR
NEXT YEAR AND BEYOND?
CAN I CALL ALTERNATIVE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLIERS MYSELF TO GET A QUOTE?
WILL I INCUR ANY FEES BY SWITCHING TO
AN ALTERNATIVE SUPPLIER?
No. Each supplier has its own product offering, and customers need
to ask questions. How much bandwidth is allowed per contract? Are
capacity costs included or passed through to the customer? Will
transmission costs vary from month to month? We provide each client
with an apples-to-apples comparison of each supplier’s pricing
and contract terms. This allows our clients to know exactly
what’s in each contract and to avoid surprises down the
road.
We prepare a line-item electricity budget for each client,
either during the procurement process or after a contract
is signed. This budget projects future cost based on the
actual contract rate and historical usage data, while making
adjustments for anticipated future usage. If the regulated
delivery/distribution portion of the invoice changes, we will
revise your budget accordingly.
No. Our alternative suppliers do not charge switching fees.
Depending on the utility-specific program, reconciliation
may occur, and that could cause you to pay a small
amount or receive a credit. Our professionals will help you
anticipate any fees and avoid them when possible.
Yes, you can request quotes from alternative suppliers directly. However,
each supplier’s product offerings and specific contract terms are
different. Many customers may not understand exactly what is included
in a pricing offer and may not be able to evaluate offers in an apples-to
-apples comparison. Bridge Power consulting professionals provide
expertise and a proven track record. When you choose Bridge Power
consulting, you will have a point of contact working on your behalf
so that you don’t have to work with multiple supplier sales reps.
You will be able to leverage our knowledge and experience to ensure
that you receive the best possible contract to meet your needs.
21. DO I NEED TO WORRY ABOUT RELIABILITY IF I SWITCH?
WHAT CHANGES CAN I EXPECT AS A RESULT OF THE
SWITCHING PROCESS?
WHY SHOULD I USE AN ELECTRICITY CONSULTANT?
WHAT WILL BE THE OUT-OF-POCKET
COST TO MY COMPANY?
No. The delivery of the electricity is still a regulated function, and
the utility is mandated to ensure the reliability of all customers'
electric service within their service territories. You have nothing
to worry about if you switch.
There are no physical changes, because this is strictly a financial
transaction. The only difference is that your monthly invoice for
electricity may come from another company.
Using an electricity consultant will allow you to focus on your core business, while
your consultant focuses on finding the best deal. Like the stock or bond market, the
deregulated electricity market is a volatile commodity market where pricing changes
on an hourly basis. We constantly monitor wholesale markets to ensure that our clients
can take advantage of decreases and other opportunities to lower electricity costs.
Bridge Energy does not charge any out-of-pocket cost. We work
as a consultant to provide our clients with offers from various
alternative electric suppliers. We are paid commission by the
alternative electric suppliers that our clients select. The
commission is the same from each supplier, which allows us to
provide unbiased representation for our clients.