What We Have Learned In Designing Energy Software

Energy Purchasing for Franchisees

Albireo was created on one premise -to build a brokerage firm where energy could be purchased efficiently and effectively.  Our goal is to find a path to the best price, from the best supplier, for the best group of accounts, and to reward our clients with the benefit...
What We Have Learned In Designing Energy Software

“I Don’t Want To Do Energy Budgets Anymore”

As a business owner, why should you care about energy budgets? Can’t you just add a 5% increase to last year’s expenses and be good to go?  Unfortunately, the answer is, no. This mindset can cause big problems when reconciling one year to the next.  While items like...
What We Have Learned In Designing Energy Software

Energy and the Small Business: What To Know

In 2009, when Albireo began its mission to build a better and more scalable energy platform, we were in a very different place in the energy markets. Electric deregulation has just begun in the Northeast and customers were confused by electric choice and unsure...
What We Have Learned In Designing Energy Software

Don’t Let Energy Purchasing Intimidate You

So many energy suppliers and consultants claim they are the best option for purchasing energy. How can you evaluate who is best, other than running an RFP and comparing everyone’s pricing?  Furthermore, even if you decided to compete your energy purchasing, would you...
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10 Mind-Blowing Energy Efficiency Actions for Data Centers

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Turn Energy Usage and Building Data into Actionable Items