What Clients Say About Brakey Energy

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“We wanted a company we could turn to for the latest information and insights into energy management. We also wanted a strong negotiation team on our behalf when it came to signing with a service supplier.

“Brakey Energy has provided a local, Ohio perspective into the energy market via professional contacts and relationships that are only gained from a much more personal level of business interaction. With our latest contract negotiations for an electrical supplier, Brakey Energy was able to secure a generation rate per kWh that was 0.53 cents lower than the rate charged by the contracted firm our company uses. The inclusion in the Industrial Energy Users of Ohio via membership through Brakey Energy has helped provide us the best rate per kWh in contract negotiations.

“Brakey always gives us a friendly reception and is willing to answer our questions. The seminars they present also help us gain first-hand knowledge of the viewpoints of other businesses.”

–Timothy Hosey, Engineering Technician, Berry Plastics Corporation

“We chose Brakey Energy because we needed a single source solution to identify energy efficiency opportunities and understand energy contracts. Brakey’s knowledge of the DSE21 rider and annual updates filed with IEU and PUCO, as well as their consultation and ROI on energy efficiency projects, has been very valuable. They are sincere and responsive. If you need assistance and guidance, for the cost, it’s well reasonable.”

–Jerry Carroll, NAFTA Engineering and Maintenance Manager, GoldKey Processing, Inc.

“Brakey Energy has provided good service and valuable expertise at a very fair price, which has been particularly important to us smaller operations during the past economic turbulence.”

–Ed Ytsma, Chief Financial Officer, Sajar Plastics, LLC

“We need to understand, control, and reduce electric costs and mitigate future market risks. Brakey Energy gives us quick access to subject matter experts with credibility and insight to help solve our issues. Brakey’s billing analysis and advice to lower costs has been especially helpful. The Brakey people give advice as friends, not consultants. Brakey Energy is a good choice.”

–Sami Sarrouh P.E., Cleveland Division of Water

“We wanted to gain a better understanding of the complex energy issues facing Ohio manufacturers and take advantage of Brakey Energy’s expertise and connections to save our company money. Brakey delivers information in a form I can share with our upper management that is clear, concise, and actionable. They also give us unbiased advice to deal with the DSE2 rider and its associated issues. I appreciate having easy access to the Brakey team and their prompt responses. Unless you have a resident expert on the electricity market within your company, take advantage of the valuable knowledge and services Brakey Energy provides.”

–Edward J. Galda, Director, Material Flow, Premix Inc.

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“We were looking for guidance on how to be smarter in a changing energy market environment. Brakey Energy has kept us informed about how upcoming changes might affect us and how we can mitigate any negative effects of those changes. We’ve also valued Brakey’s help with contract negotiations and advice on how to avoid DSE2 rider surcharges. They’ve been very responsive to our needs.”

–Art Cernoia, Corporate Service Director, American Greetings Corporation

“Brakey Energy helps us navigate the electric deregulation environment and advises us on the best possible rating program. They simplify the complex landscape of rate selection, such as whether it’s better to choose a fixed or variable rate.

“At first, we were just interested in rate negotiations, but Brakey has added more value to our business by performing electric audits at our restaurants and guidance on energy efficient processes. This is even more valuable to us now as we face increasing rates with DSE2 riders. They are very timely and responsive.

“Selecting Brakey is a ‘no-brainer.’ They are your resource and advocate for controlling a large cost center and delivering quantified profit improvement.”

–John Blickle, Owner/Operator of 20 McDonald’s Restaurants, Rubber City Arches LLC

“With the deregulation of generation power in Ohio, we were looking for a group to guide us through the various suppliers to optimize our financial cost exposures while minimizing risks. The landscape immediately following deregulation was chaotic; it was imperative to find a team with vast knowledge in the FirstEnergy region and experience with multiple manufacturing facilities of similar size to validate the integrity of the generation bids.

“Brakey Energy was able to obtain economic savings during that initial contract while aligning with a significant supplier that owned generation capacity to offset risks of supply limitations. They have visited our facility many times and have a fundamental understanding of our usage profile, growth plan, and risk aversion.

“The true value of Brakey Energy extends well beyond contract negotiations into the services and knowledge that keep your corporation current in the ever-changing Ohio power market.Brakey supports our organization through information, representation, and services such as DSE2 rider exemptions. With the economic and political shifts that occur within the state, it’s important to have a group monitoring any changes in practices or policies that would affect my organization.”

–Brian Holzaepfel, Director of Operations, MetalTek International, Sandusky International Division