Some of the difficulties facing the energy buyer in the current market:

• Timing - buying at the right time, prices can vary greatly in a year

• Credit - suppliers are less willing to extend credit

• Pricing - quoting months in advance

• Relationship - dedicated account managers

• Knowledge - many years of experience

• Time - watching the market all day every day

• Budget - fixing your budget for 1, 2 or 3 years ahead