The Lock Group
Since October 2003, The Lock Group has saved Texas businesses more than $8.7 Million and has more than 800 satisfied commercial accounts.
WE REPRESENT YOU
One of the leading utility consulting firms in Texas, The Lock Group is an independent third party representing the best interests of customers ONLY, whereas electric providers are looking out for their own interests. Only a handful of brokers in the Texas market offer the depth and breadth of experience, the industry affiliations, and the 'clout' in negotiating rates and terms offered by The Lock Group. Anyone can gather competitive bids - we offer far more than that.
The Lock Group is one of an elite group of Texas utility consultants, offering deep industry knowledge. As an example, we design creative rate structures and hybrid contract solutions to meet the unique needs of our customers.
WE ANALYZE BEFORE MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Our analysts spend time reviewing historical usage data in order to recommend how to achieve the greatest savings. Most brokers bid on 'gross' usage without taking the time to analyze where the additional savings opportunities may be hidden within that data.
WE ARE EXTREMELY THOROUGH AND ACCURATE
It is important to note that we typically include language in the contracts we negotiate that allows our customers to renegotiate if rates fall significantly. This protects our customers on BOTH ENDS – the best possible rates now, and potentially lower rates during the term of the contract if the opportunity arises.
Our T-COE proprietary software allows us to predict with extreme accuracy what future savings or increased costs will be. Further, we stand behind the predictions we make by automatically auditing our customers’ bills each quarter for the term of the contract to make sure that they are being billed properly and achieving the savings or rates that we quoted. We are the customer’s advocate.
WE NEGOTIATE FROM A POSITION OF STRENGTH
We negotiate the finer points of utility contract language and we have the leverage to negotiate the lowest rates possible with the Retail Electric Providers in Texas, due to the volume of business we represent, the extent of our knowledge, and the strength of our relationships with those providers.
We are privileged to be a member of ERCOT (Energy Reliability Council of Texas), which gives us information on the state of the industry to which most other brokers do not have immediate access. This is to the customers’ advantage.
Duane Lock is an expert in the energy industry, consulting with Wall Street firms on the state of the energy industry in Texas, and with other states on deregulation issues. We challenge electric customers to find a more qualified guide through the deregulation maze of opportunities and pitfalls.
OUR SERVICES ARE FREE
Our fees are paid by the Retail Electric Providers, so there is no out-of-pocket expense to our customers. There is no additional charge for quarterly audits and written reports. There is no charge for watching the market proactively for our customers day-to-day during the term of their contract.
With rates on a constant upward trend, it only makes sense to review your electric costs EARLY (usually six months prior to the expiration date of the current contract). to contract for rates that will take effect upon the expiration of your current contract.
MORE INFORMATION:
Cypress Creek Marketing is a marketing representative for The Lock Group. For more information, contact us at 800/549-5773 or margie@lockgroup.com |
