energy-procurement

Analyze utility tariffs and interval meter data for energy procurement.

Updated May 9, 2026
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Skill: energy-procurement
Source: https://github.com/RambleRainbow/jd/tree/main/.claude/skills/energy-procurement
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RambleRainbow/jd --skill energy-procurement-ramblerainbow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Commercial and industrial organizations with large, multi-facility energy spend struggle with volatile energy costs, complex tariff structures, hidden demand charge fees, and meeting sustainability targets without overspending. This Skill codifies 15+ years of expert energy procurement playbooks to eliminate guesswork, reduce energy costs by 10–30%, and align procurement strategy with financial and sustainability goals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tariff & Cost Optimization: Analyze utility tariff structures to identify rate switching opportunities, eliminate unnecessary charges, and reduce per-kWh and demand-based costs across all facilities.
  • Demand Charge Mitigation: Identify peak demand drivers via interval meter data, evaluate load shifting, battery storage, and demand response program options to cut high demand fees.
  • Renewable PPA Evaluation: Assess physical and virtual power purchase agreement offers, model basis risk, curtailment exposure, and risk-adjusted NPV to make data-backed renewable sourcing decisions.
  • Use Case: A manufacturing company with 25 facilities and $40M annual energy spend can use this Skill to structure a multi-site RFP, evaluate supplier bids across fixed, index, and hybrid products, and implement a layered hedging strategy that locks 60% of volume at fixed rates while maintaining controlled index exposure.

Quick Start

Use the energy-procurement skill to analyze your facility's 15-minute interval meter data and identify the top 3 demand charge reduction opportunities with estimated monthly savings.

Frequently Asked Questions about energy-procurement

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I optimize C&I energy costs and reduce demand charges across multiple facilities?

To optimize C&I energy costs and reduce demand charges, analyze utility tariff structures and 15-minute interval meter data to identify peak demand drivers. This enables load shifting, battery storage evaluation, and rate switching to eliminate unnecessary fees and reduce per-kWh costs across all facilities.

What is the best way to evaluate renewable PPA offers and model basis risk?

The best way to evaluate renewable PPA offers is by assessing physical and virtual power purchase agreements to model basis risk and curtailment exposure. This approach calculates risk-adjusted NPV, ensuring data-backed renewable sourcing decisions that align with financial and Scope 2 sustainability goals.

How do I structure an energy procurement RFP and develop a layered hedging strategy?

Structure an energy procurement RFP by evaluating supplier bids across fixed, index, and hybrid products. Develop a layered hedging strategy to lock a percentage of volume at fixed rates while maintaining controlled index exposure, effectively managing volatile energy costs for large commercial consumers.

Can I use this for Scope 2 reporting and sustainability target alignment with $15M+ annual energy spend?

Yes, you can use this for Scope 2 reporting and sustainability target alignment with $15M+ annual energy spend. It supports end-to-end energy procurement workflows and regulatory compliance for large commercial and industrial consumers with 10+ sites across regulated and deregulated markets.

Does this energy procurement workflow support both regulated and deregulated electricity and natural gas markets?

Yes, this energy procurement workflow supports both regulated and deregulated electricity and natural gas markets. It solves high-cost and volatile commercial energy procurement by applying tariff analysis, demand charge mitigation, and multi-facility cost optimization across varying market structures.

When do I need load profiling and demand response program evaluation for commercial energy management?

You need load profiling and demand response program evaluation for commercial energy management when mitigating high demand fees and volatile costs. Identifying peak demand drivers through interval data allows you to evaluate load shifting and demand response options to cut expenses.