Guides

July 31, 2026

Power outage in the workplace: Responsibilities and preparation for restart

What processes companies should clarify before a supply interruption – from reachable contacts to an orderly restart.

July 27, 2026

Procuring commercial gas correctly: Compare offers on an equal basis

Reviewing commercial gas offers: Align price components, CO₂ costs, quantity rules and contract duration on a common basis for comparison.

July 17, 2026

Sourcing green electricity: Understanding certificates of origin and PPAs

Consider guarantees of origin, delivery profile and residual electricity together: Formulate green electricity requirements for companies precisely and verifiably.

July 8, 2026

Solar PV, storage and contracts for remaining electricity needs

How self-consumption and external electricity procurement fit together: Planning generation, storage, load profile and residual electricity contract together.

June 29, 2026

On-site charging: peak loads and electricity procurement

Bringing together charging requirements, parking times and site power requirements: Integrating electromobility into the company's electricity procurement.

June 18, 2026

Process heat in the company: Check requirements before procurement

Drying, washing, heating: Why process heat requires different planning than space heating and which data improves energy procurement.

June 8, 2026

Heat pump in commercial applications: Planning electricity demand and procurement

A heat pump changes a business's electricity consumption. Here's how to combine heat demand, electrical power, and supply contract before investing.

May 28, 2026

Electricity and gas for hotels and hotel chains

Electricity and gas for hotels and hotel chains: Consider occupancy, hot water, multiple locations, and contract deadlines. Plan your procurement with OPTUM.

May 18, 2026

Energy in bakeries: Focus on the bakery and branches

Electricity and gas for bakeries: Plan your bakery, refrigeration, and branches together. OPTUM recommends suitable contracts with clearly stated prices and risks.

April 28, 2026

Compressed air electricity costs: base load, leaks and purchasing

Check the compressor, piping network and operating times together: track the electricity consumption for compressed air and incorporate changes into the procurement process.

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