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About Freniere Energy

Freniere Energy is an independent energy consultant, working closely with Mantis Innovation, formerly Patriot Energy Group – one of the largest energy brokerages in New England. We secure energy purchase plans that help our customers reduce costs, stabilize budgets, and take full advantage of deregulated electricity and natural gas markets. Since 2002 Mantis Innovation, formerly Patriot Energy Group has helped over 14,000 facilities from every deregulated state gain more control over their energy budgets. Let us help you do the same for your business.

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We secure energy purchase plans that help our customers reduce costs, stabilize budgets, and take full advantage of deregulated electricity and natural gas markets.

Analysis & Consulting

We start by understanding your unique usage profile to determine which procurement strategies make sense, and equally important, which don’t. We then deliver, monitor, and subject your procurement strategy to ongoing assessment for long-term success.

All Energy Advisors aren't the Same
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Lets face it: You can buy electricity or natural gas through any licensed supplier or broker. But what makes the buying decision a smart one? Certainly price is critical, but what about seasonal timing or risk tolerance? Does your facility’s usage pattern make a difference? What about the customer service acumen of the supply company you choose? Truthfully, there are lots of variables to consider when deciding on an electricity or natural gas supplier and purchase strategy, but not all variables apply to every facility, every time. So, how do you assess your situation? That’s where an energy advisor can add value to your organization. Likewise, its also where the differences between a professional energy advisor and an energy “salesperson” become evident.

Here’s what you can expect from our services:

Experience, not sales tactics

We’re an established, experienced independent advisor which means we’re free to recommend a particular strategy, or none at all.

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FreniereEnergy Advisors is an independent energy advisory consultant working closely with Mantis Innovation, formerly Patriot Energy Group - New England’s largest energy aggregation and brokerage firm.

Specific training

Andy Lafreniere, principal of FreniereEnergy, is a TEPA Certified professional.

No sales bias
We’re an established, experienced independent advisor which means we’re free to recommend a particular strategy, or none at all. Experience shows that third-party supply isn’t always your best choice. And with no volume targets or quota’s to meet we’ll tell you so if warranted - every time. That’s the point – you can expect advocacy, not salesmanship. That means more objective advice, free from sales pressure all too often seen from call centers and captured sales agents. In the end, working together means local on-site support, and thoughtful analysis – every time.
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FreniereEnergy Advisors is an experienced independent energy advisory consultant working closely with Mantis Innovation, formerly Patriot Energy Group - New England’s largest energy aggregation and brokerage firm. Together we represent your interests to the largest, most reputable energy suppliers in the Northeast. Our resources manage over $500 million dollars in annual energy supply contracts for more than 14,000 facilities. FreniereEnergy Advisors and Mantis Innovation, formerly Patriot Energy Group increase procurement efficiency by bringing the scale and insight of the regions most reputable energy suppliers to your door.
Specific training
Andy Lafreniere, principal of FreniereEnergy, is a TEPA Certified professional. TEPA (The Energy Professional’s Association), is comprised of more than 500 independent energy aggregators, brokers and consultants, as well as energy suppliers, resellers and other energy related entities seeking the advancement of fair deregulated energy markets. Working with a TEPA Certified member ensures that you are working with a competent professional dedicated to providing high-quality, ethical service. TEPA Certified Energy Professionals have demonstrated acumen with regard to energy structuring and purchasing that allows consumers the peace of mind that comes with an effective energy procurement strategy.
How Do I Get Started?
Getting started is quick, easy, and best of all, FREE
Discuss & Evaluate

While there are numerous ways to buy energy, here’s the best way to get started: Contact us! Whether your energy needs are simple or more complex, we’d like to understand a little more about your facility before discussing energy purchase strategies. We’ll discuss with you your energy needs, risk-tolerance, time-horizon, and management requirements.

Fax or Email

You’ll fax or email a copy of your utility’s billing statement and if necessary, an authorization form to our team that allows us to retrieve energy data from the utility about your facility.

Analysis & Bidding

We’ll will take it from there, performing an analysis and seeking out bids from multiple energy suppliers within your region for the type of energy purchase strategy that would be most beneficial to your facility. With purchasing power that comes from providing over 14,000 facilities with effective energy purchase plans, you’ll get competitive energy prices and great service.

Find your Match!

Once we’ve identified the best match for your facility, we’ll again discuss with you the benefits and/or risks associated with such a strategy. If you’re comfortable that we’ve found the best match for you, its a few documents to authorize, and you’re done. Our team will handle the work behind the scenes with your utility company, your new energy supplier, and others. The switch will be simple, transparent, and FREE.

What are My Energy Purchase Options?

Fixed Price Solution Request more information

The Fixed Price Solution provides businesses the ability to secure an all-inclusive per-kWh price for a definite contract term (which acts as a hedge against volatile energy markets.) It is a simple, stable solution for entities seeking cost stability and budget certainty.

  • Cost Stability
  • Potential for Budget Certainty
  • Simplicity

Index Price Solution Request more information

An Index Price Solution offers the flexibility of pricing that reflects wholesale market conditions and often includes the ability to make adjustments when the market drops.

  • Less Risk Premiums
  • Flexibility
  • Off Peak Price Benefits

Hybrid Price Solution Request more information

A Hybrid Hedging Solution is a customized mix of fixed and index-based contracts, designed to mitigate the risk of buying either a fully fixed or an index based product. This plan provides businesses with a diversified hedging strategy to manage their long-term energy spend within their risk tolerance.

  • Fix-in portions of your electricity usage at pre-determined rates and settle the remaining volume over time – either with a
    series of purchases before your next term begins, or during the term of a current contract after it starts.
  • Similar to a dollar-cost-average approach, this plan reduces price risk and provides flexibility by diversifying electricity costs over time.
  • Certain components can be purchased for 10% to 70% load at once, adding flexibility by avoiding all-or-nothing decisions at one time.
  • Other components – like “capacity” – can be locked all at once, when conditions or prices are warranted.
  • Works best with time available before a future term starts. It’s important to consider your unique usage profile, risk tolerance, and budget goals.

Fixed Price Solution Request more information

A “fixed” price solution provides businesses the ability to secure an all-inclusive per-unit price for a given volume and definite term for their natural gas needs. It’s a simple, stable solution for entities seeking cost stability and budget certainty.

  • Cost Stability (price is protected from fluctuations in the natural gas market)
  • Potential for Budget Certainty (more easily manage your budget knowing your energy costs in advance)
  • Simplicity (limits the need to make ongoing natural gas management decisions)
  • Potential risks include market risk (in declining markets a fixed rate can lead to a higher overall cost than an index- based rate), rate changes based on material changes in usage patterns, and in certain cases, additional costs in the event of regulatory changes or commodity peak situations
  • Supplier contracts may be subject to “usage bands” in which the all-inclusive price is limited to a range of usage (usually a percentage above and below historical or projected usage amount); otherwise an index or other variable rate applies to the overage or clients may be charged for the underage

Index Price Solution Request more information

An Index Price Solution offers the flexibility of pricing that reflects wholesale market conditions and often includes the ability to make adjustments when the market drops.

  • Index + basis pricing offerings enable businesses to purchase their natural gas at prices derived from the NYMEX and Gas Daily indices
  • Often provides flexibility to respond to favorable market conditions while floating on market prices
  • Saving opportunity as risk premiums associated with fixed-rate strategies based in the future & forward markets are avoided
  • Purchase the natural gas commodity at a daily index price, while obtaining a fixed rate for the more volatile transportation cost of the commodity to the region (commonly referred to as “basis”)
  • Potential risks include market risk when gas prices are highest or have sustained upward trends (allows for potential savings, but at times you could be subject to the highest prices)

Green Power Request more information

Electricity suppliers are required to provide a minimum amount of power sourced from, or offset by, “green” generation, such as solar, wind, biogas and low-impact hydroelectric. However, this represents only a small portion of the electricity sold. In order to meet corporate “green” initiatives and sustainability goals and offset fossil fuel consumption, the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates is an excellent means by which your company can shrink its carbon footprint while investing in the ever-growing clean power infrastructure.

  • Meet your sustainability goals
  • As an add-on to existing electricity purchases, or can be included in new contracts
  • May help with building “green” certification programs
  • Good for the environment
  • Terms can match supply contract
What our clients are saying
...Exceptional insights into current market conditions allowed for a $46,000 savings in our energy costs over a very short period of time. A highly effective energy consultant who is a true pleasure to work with.
Mike Satzow, Executive Vice President Retired, North Country Smoke House