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Hedging: A Smarter Way to Manage Energy Price Risk

Energy markets move — often sharply and without warning. Hedging is a purchasing strategy that helps manage that volatility, rather than leaving your costs exposed to it. Instead of buying all your energy at a single point in time, a hedging strategy layers purchases across time as market pricing and fundamentals shift — smoothing out the peaks and valleys instead of gambling on one price.

Protecting your budget from market volatility

Energy price volatility in New England is a real challenge that can drive up consumer costs. Wars, summer heat waves, Nor’Easters, and policy shifts can all have an impact on your bottom line. A well-structured hedging strategy provides cost insulation from these market changes alongside budget certainty.

A unique hedging strategy for your needs

PowerOptions builds your strategy around you, taking into account your load profile, budget requirements, risk tolerance, and current market conditions. Our team provides ongoing advice and support throughout the life of your contract so that you can make informed purchasing decisions.

Hedging made simple

A purchasing strategy that allows you to avoid market fluctuations and volatility while still giving you price and cost certainty.

Layered purchasing

PowerOptionshelps Members purchase electricity and natural gas in pieces over time to reduce market risks, avoid volatility, and capture favorable pricing.

Custom hedging strategies

Whether you want to buy at certain times, have price targets, or don’t know where to start, PowerOptions can help create a custom hedging strategy that incorporates your specific needs.

Ongoing support

PowerOptions doesn’t just create a strategy, we are there as a partner providing support, answering questions, and advising on the right time to act and what to do.

Price monitoring reporting

We provide custom reports that detail what purchases you’ve made so far, where market pricing is going, and when you should take action.

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Membership dues are based on your organization's total annual spending on electricity and natural gas, whether or not you purchase energy through PowerOptions. We use your total energy spend to help determine the level of support your organization may need from your dedicated Member Manager. *Foundational layering expertise included with membership. Customized, analytics-driven hedging strategy development oversight and expert advisory services are offered separately. Annual dues will increase approximately 3% each year.
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