| | June 20236EDITOR'S DESKIn an era defined by increasing energy demands and growing environmental concerns, the role of energy procurement has taken on paramount importance. One of the key drivers behind energy procurement is the need to transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions has become a global imperative. Energy procurement plays a pivotal role in this transition by enabling the adoption of renewable energy technologies, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. By proactively sourcing renewable energy, organizations can reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.Moreover, energy procurement plays a crucial role in ensuring energy security. In an increasingly interconnected world, access to reliable and affordable energy is vital for economic growth, social well-being, and national security. By diversifying energy sources and establishing long-term supply agreements, organizations can mitigate risks associated with price volatility, geopolitical tensions, and supply disruptions.Energy procurement also has significant cost implications. As energy prices fluctuate, businesses and organizations must navigate complex energy markets to secure the best pricing structures. By leveraging market intelligence, engaging in competitive bidding, and exploring innovative pricing mechanisms, organizations can optimize their energy procurement strategies to minimize costs and maximize operational efficiency.This edition of Energy Business Review delivers a bird's eye view of the recent developments in the energy procurement arena and insights into how businesses align with these trends to transform legacy practices. We have curated thought leadership articles from industry experts, including the CEO of Avion Energy Group, Jim Charron. This edition also highlights insights by Ken Jones, Senior Director of Procurement, Vendor Relations, & Minority and Woman Owned Business, EPB.We also deeply investigated the market trends to narrow down the list of companies providing robust energy procurement services. Equipped with innovative technological capabilities, energy advisors and management companies such as Acclaim Energy, Brakey Energy, and EnerConnex help transform businesses at the cloverleaf of various disruptive technologies.We hope this edition of Energy Business Review on energy procurement services helps you build the partnership you and your organization need to foster an environment driven by efficient technology.Let us know your thoughts!Powering Energy Procurement for the FutureJade McdonaldManaging Editoreditor@energybusinessreview.comCopyright © 2023 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Email:sales@energybusinessreview.comeditor@energybusinessreview.comMarketing@energybusinessreview.com JUNE - 15 - 2023, Vol 04 - Issue 09 (ISSN 2836-5097) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Energy Business ReviewVisit www.energybusinessreview.com VisualizersChris LynnManaging EditorJade McdonaldEditorial StaffAaron Pierce Ava GarciaDaeg GroverVian IsaacJoshua Parker Kenny PeruzziScott ThomasDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOs
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