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Multi-site portfolio aggregation for energy procurement

Commercial

Bundling 12 sites into a single supplier RFP earns rate concessions of 6 to 9 percent versus shopping each site solo. The aggregation playbook plus pitfalls.

Harry Parker

Energy Consultant, Seenra Inc

Commercial11 min readPublished

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Multi-site aggregation: 12 sites, 1 supplier RFP

Bundle sites by utility. Submit single RFP. Suppliers compete on the aggregate. Result: 6 to 9 percent below single-site pricing.

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Bundling multiple commercial sites into a single supplier RFP unlocks 6 to 9 percent rate concessions vs shopping each site independently. The aggregation works best when sites share a utility delivery zone (e.g., 12 stores all on Oncor or all on PSE&G). Cross-state aggregation is possible but requires separate contracts per utility because supplier certification is state-specific.

How many sites to bundle

Minimum effective bundle size: 5 sites. Below 5, the supplier acquisition cost dominates the savings. Above 5, the per-account pricing concession grows.

Sweet spot: 12 to 25 sites under a single utility. Above 25, savings start to plateau because suppliers reach their internal pricing floor for an aggregate of that size.

Cross-state aggregation rules

Supplier certifications are state-specific. A single supplier can be certified in multiple states but the contract must be executed separately for each state because of state-level disclosure rules.

For chains operating in 4+ states, the right approach is a master agreement with a single supplier and state-specific addenda. Some suppliers offer single-bill consolidation.

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Common questions

Quick answers from the editorial desk

What is the minimum site count to bundle?
5 sites is the practical minimum. Below 5, the supplier acquisition cost dominates the savings. Sweet spot for maximum rate concession: 12 to 25 sites.
Can I bundle across states?
Yes via state-specific contracts under a master agreement. Supplier certifications are state-specific, so you cannot have one contract cover multiple states.
Does my utility need to approve aggregation?
No. Aggregation is a commercial procurement strategy run between you and the supplier. The utility continues to deliver electricity to each site individually.
Can I break out individual sites from the aggregation?
Depends on the contract terms. Most aggregations allow site-by-site break-out with proportional cancellation fees. Confirm before signing.

Further reading

Pillar guide, cluster siblings, and state pages cited above

Sources

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