Managing Industrial, Commercial, &
Municipal Energy Procurement

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I. Overview of the Natural Gas Industry and Fuel Management

Key Terms and Industry Overview Historic Supply Options FERC Order 636 and Supply  Choice Options Fuel Management Overview Fuel Management Planning Stages

II. Assessing Gas Supply Requirements

Forecasting Supply Requirements Assessing the Demand Forecasting Function Developing and Understanding Load Forecasting Process Organization - Internal Considerations and Criteria Developing a Documented  Process, Objectives and Plan Understanding the Planning Horizon

III. Developing a Gas Supply and Fuel Management Plan

The Impact of the Demand Forecasting Process Objectives Assessment Gas Supply Options Gas Transportation Options Planning for Unforeseen  Contingencies Recognizing and Planning for Regulated Impacts Planning a Monitoring Program  and Planning Flexibility

IV.Assessing Suppliers and Transporters

Wholesale Suppliers, Retail  Suppliers and Producer Suppliers Mega-marketers, Regional Suppliers, Affiliates and others Identifying Strength and Weaknesses of Suppliers Supply "Sourcing"  Versus Transportation Capability Assessing Competitive  Transportation Routes Capacity Release, Firm,  Interruptible and Other Choices Assessing Services and Costs Versus Planning Objectives Risk versus Reward under Different Pricing Choices Incentives and Shared Savings  Programs Non-Price Benefits, LDC  Balancing, Banking and Options

V. Establishing a Working Program

Preparing the Request for  Proposals Linking RFP with Fuel  Management & Supply Plan Evaluating Proposals and Suppliers Terms, Timing, Critical  Factors and Issues Best Value Factors - Non-Price, Services, Reliability, Etc

V. Establishing a Working Program (continued)

Negotiating with Suppliers Critical Contract Terms Negotiating Tactics to Meet  Best Value Objectives Getting What You Want, Not What You're Offered Critical Contract Dangers and  Getting What You Pay For Measurement, Quality Controls  and Accounting Issues

VI. Managing Daily Gas Supply Functions

Implementing the Fuel  Management Plan Monitoring Plans, Contracts  and Objectives Daily Responsibilities and Accountability Interfacing at Operational Levels Emergencies and Contingency  Plans Establishing Critical  Communication Lines Resolving Problems - Supplier, LDC, Pipeline, Internal Establishing a Cost  Containment and Cost Control Program Evaluating Operational Modifications and Negotiating Changes Establishing a Spot-bid  Program and Playing the "Day  Trading" Game

VII. Fuel and Cost Monitoring

Assessing and Achieving  Objectives Monitoring Contract Terms, Invoices and Billing Analysis Assessing Linkages to  Corporate Strategic Plans and Objectives Reporting and Assessing  Program to Achieve Results How to Determine the Best Fuel Management Team Design Optimizing Internal and  Outsourced Expertise

VIII. New Developments in Fuel Management

Natural Gas, and Electricity Linkages Alternate Fuel Issues and  Management Considerations Assessing Electric Power Management Options State of Total Energy  Management Technological Factors  Impacting Fuel Management Choices The Role of Plant Operation  and Preventative Maintenance Refocusing on the Fuel Management Team and Responsibilities

IX. Conclusions

New  Topics Discussion - Questions and Concluding Remarks