Commercial & Industrial Exposure Review

This 2-minute review help identify where your operation is overpaying for "Grid Capacity" and calculates your potential for Class A or Class B savings.

If your project meets the criteria for implementation, we will send you a custom Satellite Feasibility Report (like this one) sent to your inbox within 5 business days.

We thank you for taking the time to complete the assessment.

THE GLOBAL ADJUSTMENT

In Ontario, the "Global Adjustment" (GA) means you pay for the grid's peak capacity, not just your consumption. If you aren't actively managing your peaks, you are paying a premium on every kilowatt.

How would you characterize your current approach to Global Adjustment costs?

THE GLOBAL ADJUSTMENT

A

Aggressive Management: We actively curtail usage during peaks

B

Passive Payer: We are Class B, so we pay the surcharge on every bill.

C

Unsure: I don't know the breakdown of GA vs. Energy on our bill.

D

Not Applicable: Our bill is under $15,000/month.

COMPETITOR ADVANTAGE

Competitors participating in the Class A (ICI) program can lower their electricity rate by up to 40% simply by avoiding Ontario's top 5 peak hours.

Are you currently utilizing the Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI)?

COMPETITOR ADVANTAGE

A

Yes, Successfully: We hit the peaks and save significantly.

B

Inconsistent: We are Class A, but often miss the peaks and get penalized.

C

Opportunity: We qualify (>500kW) but haven't opted in.

D

Unsure: We are currently Class B.

PRICING ALIGNMENT

Ontario energy prices change every 5 minutes. Buying power at 4 PM often costs 10x more than at 4 AM. Running a 9-5 schedule without storage means buying at the highest retail price possible.

How does your operating schedule align with grid pricing?

PRICING ALIGNMENT

A

High Exposure: We run heaviest during business hours (9 AM - 5 PM).

B

Constant Load: We run 24/7, so we cannot avoid expensive hours.

C

Optimized: We shift our heavy loads to nights or weekends.

D

Unpredictable: Machinery spikes randomly, causing demand charges.

FUTURE LIABILITY

A single Level-3 EV charger can spike your facility's peak demand by 50kW. Without a buffer, that one charger could trigger a $20,000/year increase in delivery fees.

Have you calculated the 'Demand Charge' impact of your future EV plans?

FUTURE LIABILITY

A

Not Yet Modelled: We plan to install chargers but haven't calculated grid impact.

B

Grid Constrained: We want chargers, but our panel is maxed out.

C

Strategic: We have a load-management strategy in place.

D

No Plans: We are not electrifying yet.

INFLATION TREND

While battery costs have dropped ~80%, grid delivery rates are climbing faster than inflation. Treating energy as a "pass-through" cost effectively accepts a compound annual cost increase.

Looking at your P&L, how is energy trending as a line item?

INFLATION TREND

A

Eroding Margins: Costs are rising faster than revenue.

B

Volatile: Surprise "True-Up" adjustments make budgeting hard.

C

Stable: It is a high cost, but predictable.

D

Managed: We have favourable contracts in place.

ASSET VALUE

By 2026, commercial real estate with integrated micro grids (solar/storage) is valued higher because tenants demand cost certainty and green power.

How are you currently utilizing your facility's footprint?

ASSET VALUE

A

Underutilized: Large flat roof or parking lot, currently empty.

B

Partial Use: We have some solar, but no storage.

C

Space Constrained: No space (Downtown/Indoor only)

D

Leased: We lease, so we assume we can't upgrade.

RESILIENCE CHECK

A 4-hour outage isn't just "lights out"—it is idle staff, reset times for machinery, and missed shipping deadlines.

What is the estimated 'Real Cost' of a 4-hour power failure?

RESILIENCE CHECK

A

Significant: >$10,000 in lost production or spoilage.

B

Disruptive: We send staff home and lose a day of wages.

C

Critical: Safety systems or temperature control fails.

D

Covered: We have a full diesel generator backup.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Energy is shifting from a simple overhead cost to a competitive weapon. In a high-inflation decade, companies that control their own power generation and storage will effectively have a lower "Cost of Goods Sold" than their competitors.

How critical is energy independence to your company's success over the next 5 years?

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

A

Mission Critical: We cannot remain competitive if our energy costs keep rising.

B

High Priority: It is a key focus for protecting our operating margin

C

ESG Driven: It is important for our sustainability mission, but not financial survival.

D

Low Priority: We treat energy as a fixed cost and focus on other challenges.

IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

If the numbers make sense, when would you aim to deploy a solution?

IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

A

ASAP - 2026

B

During 2027

C

Not Ready - Need More Info

D

Just Researching.

Commercial & Industrial Exposure Review

MONTHLY EXPENDITURE

THE GLOBAL ADJUSTMENT

COMPETITOR ADVANTAGE

PRICING ALIGNMENT

FUTURE LIABILITY

INFLATION TREND

ASSET VALUE

RESILIENCE CHECK

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

CONTACT & SATELLITE LOOKUP

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