Building Your Energy Strategy: Own vs. Outsource?

Utility rates are climbing at a record pace—with some markets seeing electricity costs

rise by more than 30% in just the past few years. At the same time, grid reliability is

eroding. According to Department of Energy (DOE) and North American Electric

Reliability Corporation (NERC) data, blackouts in North America are projected to

increase 100-X by 2030.
For commercial and industrial (C&I) companies, this is no longer just a facilities

issue. Energy has become a C-suite priority—directly tied to revenue protection,

profitability, and growth.

Clean Secure Reliable Power

Building Your Energy Strategy:

Own vs. Outsource?

Utility rates are climbing at a record pace—with some markets seeing electricity costs

rise by more than 30% in just the past few years. At the same time, grid reliability is

eroding. According to Department of Energy (DOE) and North American Electric

Reliability Corporation (NERC) data, blackouts in North America are projected to

increase 100-X by 2030.

Rising Electricity

Costs

Eroding Grid

Reliability

The central question is: Should your company own and operate its energy

infrastructure, or outsource it through a power purchase agreement (PPA)? Both

models can reduce costs, improve resiliency, and advance sustainability goals—but

the right choice depends on your objectives, capital strategy, and internal resources.
Understanding Your Objectives

Every energy strategy begins with clarity on why it matters for your business.

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Rising

Blackouts

For some, energy is primarily a cost line item — something to be reduced wherever

possible. In this case, a flexible outsourcing model may suffice. For others, however,

energy is a critical competitive advantage:

ESG

Revenue Protection: Outages that halt retail sales, idle

production lines, or spoil inventory aren’t just inconvenient —

they can cost millions.For these businesses, resiliency is

non-negotiable