Energy Consulting Services & Benefits for Health Care from Shipley Energy Advisors

Shipley Energy Advisors (SEA) has helped thousands of businesses save time and money on their energy. SEA specializes in developing a relationship structure for each customer that best suits their individual situation and provides a cost-effective solution.

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Shipley Energy Advisors History and Qualifications

Shipley Energy Advisors, a division of Shipley Energy, is a professional energy consulting and services firm founded in 2008 and based between York, PA and West Chester, OH.

1. Over 50 years of staff experience in developing and executing complex Energy Management Strategies for large commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in a variety of regulatory environments, economic cycles, and market conditions.
2. A 13-year history featuring over $50,000,000 in savings achieved for our customers and well over 1,000,000,000 kWh (one billion kWh) in electricity managed.
3. Our team boasts a 94% customer retention rate, a customer base that is over 15% non-profit, and the service of 2,600+ locations.

Project Approach

1. Educating and informing our customers provides the opportunity for all stakeholders to have input and allows the customer to make better decisions that result in a more reliable and cost-effective utility service with a smaller environmental footprint.
2. Shipley Energy Advisors can develop a customer dashboard to provide real-time insight into your electricity and natural gas consumption, including cost components, peak load management efforts, and load and cost forecasting.
3. SEA can work with your staff to identify areas for energy efficiency improvements, changes to utility rates and/or services, and renewable energy opportunities, and provide financial analysis and project management to ensure the successful implementation of any projects you select.

Services Available

1. Electricity and natural gas procurement via RFP or market bid process
2. Peak load contribution management alerts to reduce capacity charges
3. Comprehensive peak load contribution management plans
4. Electronic “shadow bill” invoicing
5. Forward wholesale pricing information for electricity and natural gas
6. Energy Market Fundamentals Reporting
7. Energy industry regulatory actions reporting and intervention advising
8. Full financial analysis of renewable energy, on-site generation, and energy efficiency projects
9. Utility rate analysis and intervention
10. Regularly scheduled updates
11. Demand Response
12. Peak Shaving
13. Customer-specific, meter-level, and interval-level energy usage & cost tracking database with cost forecasts and real time access (see below)
14. Renewables
    1. REC’s, Solar, Wind, Storage
15. Power Outages
    1. Utility liaison, back up generation
16. Delivery
    1. Transmission Costs
    2. Tariff Analysis: Is the utility billing you correctly?
    3. Rate Code Analysis: Is the utility charging you the same as other customers of your size?
17. Energy Management Strategies
    1. Site Selection and/or Expansion
    2. Substation Management
    3. PLC Management: Temporary changes to how you use power that result in lower costs for a year.
    4. Submetering: Cost distributions.
    5. RFP Work: Providers, energy efficiency, metering, solar, anything electrical or natural gas.

Customer Success Stories

Miami University (Miami)

Our approach was to take Miami from buying from the utility to buying from the market. As such, Miami saved approximately $3 million.  We consider our success not just the savings but rather helping change the direction of Miami’s procurement style from the market to do so in a more intentional and data-driven fashion through the use of both fixed price and more actively managed price structures.

The City of Cincinnati

The Greater Cincinnati Water Works (“GCWW”) and the Metropolitan Sewer District

(“MSD”) of the City of Cincinnati are also among SEA’s success stories. The initial result was more than $10 million in savings in the first year, with GCWW and MSD saving millions of dollars per year thereafter. We successfully moved GCWW and MSD to a sophisticated block and index approach to energy purchases, allowing them to attain lower prices in a much more predictable fashion. We have successfully sold solar RECs for Cincinnati, assisted with the city’s natural gas procurement RFP, managed their electric and natural gas aggregation solicitations and negotiations, and actively participated in rate case and regulatory proceedings on Cincinnati’s behalf. Through the natural gas aggregation program, we helped Cincinnati become the first Ohio city with a renewable bio-gas opt-in program. SEA is also working with the city to explore a low-cost, long-term generation service contract for service directly from a generation facility and has worked closely with Cincinnati on its 35MW solar project.

Huhtamaki and The Batavia Substation

SEA was selected by Huhtamaki and IRG (Batavia Substation Holding Group) to represent them in the evaluation of energy suppliers for the former Ford plant in Batavia, Ohio, comprised of more than 2 million square feet of space. In addition to the procurement of energy, SEA contributed necessary inspection and maintenance management for the 80 MVa substation, including the replacement of all relays, implementation of the metering

system (electric, gas, and water), and all switching and tagging for the substation and associated feeders.

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Benefits for Healthcare & Long-Term Care Facilities

The services provided by Shipley Energy Advisors (SEA) can significantly benefit a long-term care or healthcare facility by improving energy efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the reliability of energy services.

1. Energy Procurement and Cost Reduction
   1. Healthcare facilities can secure better rates for electricity and natural gas by using SEA’s expertise in the RFP or bidding process, which can lead to reduced utility costs.
   2. Managing energy consumption during peak demand times can reduce capacity charges, lowering overall energy costs for a facility.
2. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
   1. Shipley Energy Advisors works with you to identify areas for improvement which can help reduce energy usage and operating costs, which is essential in managing tight budgets.
   2. By exploring renewable energy options such as solar, wind, or storage, your facility can lower its environmental impact, reduce reliance on non-renewable sources, and potentially save on long-term energy costs.
   3. Monitoring energy market changes can help facilities and their administrators stay informed and adjust strategies to ensure the best pricing and sustainability practices.
3. Financial Analysis and Project Management
   1. SEA can perform detailed cost-benefit analyses for projects such as installing solar panels or energy-efficient upgrades. This ensures that any investment made by the facility in these areas will provide the desired return.
   2. Healthcare facilities often experience high energy usage, especially during peak times. A tailored peak load management plan will help the facility reduce the risk of high capacity charges and more effectively manage energy costs.
4. Utility Rate and Regulatory Support
   1. SEA’s team of experts can ensure that a facility is being charged accurately by utility providers and can intervene if there are discrepancies or opportunities for better rate plans, saving money in the process.
   2. SEA can help facilities stay compliant with energy regulations and assist in adapting to regulatory changes, preventing potential fines or unforeseen costs.
5. Real-Time Energy Monitoring and Forecasting
   1. With a custom dashboard for your facility, you can monitor electricity and natural gas consumption, track costs, and forecast future usage to help with budgeting and more precise energy management.
   2. SEA’s expertise in demand response programs allows the facility to reduce energy consumption during peak demand periods, saving on electricity costs. Peak shaving ensures that energy use is reduced during critical times, leading to more stable pricing.
6. Power Reliability and Backup Support
   1. In a healthcare setting, power outages can have severe consequences. SEA can help ensure reliable backup power solutions are in place, reducing downtime and maintaining the facility’s operational integrity during emergencies.
   2. SEA helps analyze the costs associated with power delivery and transmission, ensuring the facility is not overcharged and can manage these aspects more effectively.
7. Energy Management Strategy and Infrastructure
   1. SEA can help plan energy usage and capacity for future expansions or new sites, ensuring that energy needs are efficiently managed for both current and future operations.
   2. Implementing submetering helps identify where energy is being consumed most heavily and can guide strategies to optimize energy usage in different parts of the facility.
8. Sustainability and Environmental Impact
   1. Long-term care facilities, especially those with a focus on sustainability, can benefit from renewable energy certificates (RECs), solar, and wind energy initiatives. This not only reduces environmental impact but also aligns with the growing trend of “green” facilities in healthcare.
9. Customer-Specific Insights and Actionable Data
   1. detailed tracking and cost forecasting, facilities can make informed decisions based on energy consumption patterns, leading to more accurate budgeting and energy-saving strategies.

By leveraging SEA’s services, a healthcare facility can ensure that its energy needs are efficiently managed, supporting both operational excellence and a commitment to sustainability.

Conclusion

Shipley Energy Advisors is uniquely positioned to help health care and industry with their energy procurement and consulting needs. We’re ready to explore your business’s projects, be a sounding board, and provide direction. Reach out today to get started!

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