Renewable Energy
As companies begin to address the issues surrounding corporate social responsibility, reductions in energy consumption & carbon emissions are critical. The most cost-efficient way for national account retailers to off-set their carbon emissions is through the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits, most commonly referred to as “REC’s”.
Besides providing immediate carbon off-setting benefits, REC purchases can also play a critical role in your long-term sustainability goals. As a certificate of emissions reduction, REC’s are a required component for LEED certification. As a financial instrument, they have market value that can appreciate over time, creating investments opportunities.
By managing your renewable energy portfolio, Cadence provides the following value:
Portfolio Assessment
- Create business plan that represents your organization’s goals
- Develop supplier requirements for renewable energy purchase
Supplier Evaluation
- Prepare and distribute RFP; evaluate supplier bids
- Locate vendors to meet your specific energy supply demands
- Identify most cost-efficient sources of renewable energy (solar, biomass, wind)
Professional Services
- Provide guidance on transaction timing, based on changing market conditions
- Facilitate vendor negotiations and contract processing
- Register your purchase with environmental certification registries
- Manage your renewable energy supply contracts renewals
- Provide on-line reporting module for transparent access to contract terms
Why Partner with Cadence?
1. Cadence has the expertise to assess & evaluate the best renewable energy mix to meet your company’s needs
2. As a respected energy commodity consultant, Cadence has strong, reliable supply sources offering the most competitive prices in today’s renewable market
3. Integrated, on-line reporting and contract management tool
4. Cadence can efficiently interface with nationally-recognized certification registries to ensure your company receives full credit for its renewable energy purchase
5. Experience—we’ve helped to coordinate some of the nation’s largest REC purchases for national account retailers
To find out about how you can get started today, call 866-Cadence (223-3623)