In this week's issue...
Your energy bill actually has 2 parts
Most operators look at their utility statement and assume the entire line item is locked in. One company. One rate. No options
That’s only half right…
The physical infrastructure connected to your building is the Delivery, a local monopoly in most places
But the actual electricity flowing through those wires is the Supply. In deregulated markets, supply is an open commodity you can shop around for 💳
Wind, nuclear, fixed-rate, variable… these are all competitive suppliers using the exact same delivery grid
Owners miss this because statements usually mash delivery and supply together under one utility logo. So the bill feels like rent: fixed and unavoidable. It isn't
If you run a plant, cold storage, or any facility that eats heavy wattage, the supply contract is your highest-leverage lever. Before you look at a new HVAC system or get another lecture on LED lighting, look at your contract 📃
Three questions to check before you renew:
Who supplies vs. delivers your power?
Are you on a fixed or variable rate?
When does the contract end, and what happens if you do nothing?
Pull last month’s statement and locate the supply line item. If you can’t easily tell supply from delivery, that’s your sign to dig deeper
Want a quick second set of eyes? Grab 30 minutes on my calendar, bring your latest PDF, and we’ll spot-check your rate together 👍
Still sitting on bills you suspect are too high?
We're getting closer to our inaugural Bring Your Bill (BYB) happy hour co-hosted with Michael J Design!
If you missed last week's note, the setup is simple: bring a statement, contract, or service agreement, grab a drink on us, and enjoy the night!
No live pitch at the bar, no awkward sales talk. A few days later, you’ll receive a free professional review detailing exactly where your business is overpaying
⏰ When: Thursday, Sept 24, 2026. 6–8pm
📍 Where: The Gallery, 2 N Passaic Ave, Chatham, NJ
💳 Cost: Free admission
Busy that evening? You can still claim your free review 😊 Upload your bill anytime at bringyourbill.com/upload
This week on the podcast - Mike Zakrzewski, Co-founder of FourZeroNine Solutions
Most companies are drowning in spreadsheets, manually re-entering data across systems, and losing countless hours to repetitive admin tasks. If your team is moving information manually between platforms, relying on outdated data practices, or trying to adopt AI before getting your underlying data structured, you are leaving major efficiency and growth on the table!
In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with Mike, co-founder of FourZeroNine Solutions, to break down how small to medium-sized businesses can transition from disconnected data to smart, actionable decisions 🔨
Mike shares how cleaning up data workflows and implementing targeted automations saved a law firm hundreds of labor hours… taking a document processing task from up to 60 minutes down to just 5 minutes per file!
Tune in to discover how to identify high-ROI automation opportunities, establish core metrics that actually drive your business, and safely integrate AI models to scale operations without exposing sensitive data:
Onwards and Upwards,
Joe Lapscher
Partner, ERC
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