Energy is a significant expense for most retailers. It’s time to turn it into a competitive advantage. With Total Energy Management from Direct Energy Business, we can show you how.

1. ENERGY MANAGEMENT FOR LARGE RETAILERS
UNCOVER YOUR SAVINGS WITH A TOTAL ENERGY SOLUTION

2. U.S. retail buildings consume approximately $20 billion in energy each year – the
largest segment of all commercial buildings.1 With so much money on the line,
smart retail companies have realized that energy management is a key business
strategy and are using energy purchasing and consumption as a source of
competitive advantage.
START MAKING THRIFTIER ENERGY DECISIONS

3. Direct Energy Business is focused on helping you manage your energy
supply and demand using a range of products and services designed to
address common challenges for retailers like:
Cost Management
Energy Strategy
Sustainability
HOW WE HELP RETAILERS
We are committed to serving your needs by sharing knowledge and making
smart energy choices easy and clear.

4. Total Energy Management is an integrated approach that combines the
knowledge of our energy advisors and a robust suite of our energy
solutions to guide and manage your energy strategy.
WHAT IS TOTAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT?
Our team of advisors examines the relationship
between a retailer’s energy budget, risk tolerance and
energy consumption patterns and uses this information
to identify strategies that meet your goals.

5. The driving forces behind Total Energy Management point to
unique solutions for each retailer’s need:
Data-driven insights guide decision-making
Triggers and parameters signal when we’ll act
on advantageous price movements
Risk is managed strategically
WHAT IS TOTAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT?

6. PARTNER WITH AN EXPERT
Staples relies on Direct Energy’s
depth of energy expertise and
broad scope of energy-related
solutions. Direct Energy is part of
the Staples strategic energy
team and is a great partner
helping us make intelligent
decisions that have an impact on
our budget and business.
“
” — Bob Valair
Director of Energy & Environmental Management
Staples, Inc.
Direct Energy is a significant partner in delivering total energy management
to Staples and contributes strongly to our energy strategy.

7. Plan your budget
Access your options for lowering demand
Determine your level of risk tolerance
Select an energy provider that offers both supply- and demand-side
products, services and guidance
Set goals for growth, cost and sustainability
Consider the energy supplier products that work best for your organization
PREPARE FOR YOUR STRATEGIC DECISION
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8. DOWNLOAD OUR TOTAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT EGUIDE
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN
START SAVING BY MANAGING ENERGY CONSUMPTION.
LEARN MORE
GET THE EGUIDE

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Sources
1. ENERGY STAR®, “Retail: An Overview of Energy Use and Energy Efficiency Opportunities,” Retrieved September 2015.
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