Energy Academy
Level 3: Leadership & Strategy/Energy Procurement & Purchasing
Level 312 lessons · 106 min

Energy Procurement & Purchasing

Tariffs, contracts, flexible vs fixed procurement, risk management and buying clean power (PPAs, REGOs).

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01Procurement Fundamentals

  1. 01Tariff Structures & PricingFixed vs variable; day-ahead, forward markets; unit rates, standing charges.11 min
  2. 02Contract Types (Fixed, Index, Flexible)Fixed price (budget certainty), index (spot-following), collar (min-max price).10 min
  3. 03Energy Price Risk ManagementHedging; price volatility; protecting against spikes; strategic reserves.10 min
  4. 04Procurement Basics CheckQuiz on tariffs, contracts, and risk.5 min

02Sustainable & Clean Power Procurement

  1. 01Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)Direct purchase of renewable power (long-term, fixed price); off-site wind/solar.10 min
  2. 02Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs)Buying green certificates to offset grid consumption; additionality debate.10 min
  3. 03Supplier Criteria & Procurement LeverageRequiring suppliers meet carbon/efficiency targets; sustainability clauses.10 min
  4. 04Clean Power Procurement CheckQuiz on PPAs, REGOs, and supplier engagement.5 min

03Procurement Strategy & Execution

  1. 01Demand Forecasting & BundlingEstimating future consumption; bundling small sites for scale.10 min
  2. 02Tendering & Supplier NegotiationRFP process; negotiating rates; multi-supplier vs single-supplier trade-off.10 min
  3. 03Contract Management & ComplianceMonitoring supplier performance; metering accuracy; billing disputes.10 min
  4. 04Execution CheckQuiz on forecasting, tendering, and contract management.5 min