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For Immediate Release

 The Food Processing Suppliers Association Introduces New Energy Procurement and Energy Advisory Services Program for Members

 Association Teams with Transparent Energy to Bring the Efficiency and Cost-Saving Benefits of Purchasing Electricity, Natural Gas and Renewables via Online Auctions to Members

McLean, VA, Association HQ – December 14, 2021 – The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced it has teamed with Transparent Energy, the national leader in online energy procurement, to bring members a proven, cost-effective, and risk-free way to buy their energy and manage risk.

The new program enables FPSA members to procure energy, often a top-5 operational cost, easily and with confidence, backed by the people, process and technology that have made Transparent Energy synonymous with energy-procurement excellence. For members with in-house energy expertise, Transparent Energy’s leading market intelligence and online auction platform can supplement existing processes, driving additional savings.

“Energy and sustainability have emerged as top budgetary and reputational concerns for our members, providing us an excellent opportunity to introduce new value-added services that will simplify the lives and improve the bottom lines of our members,” said David Seckman, President and CEO, FPSA. “Our new partnership with Transparent Energy will bring the power of online auctions, backed by the energy expertise and client-service skills of their team, to members interested in saving money on energy, becoming more sustainable, and protecting themselves from energy-market volatility.”

Added Jane Seagraves, Vice President, Associations at Transparent Energy, “We are delighted to be working with FPSA to bring the many benefits of online energy procurement to its members. Starting immediately, the full resources of Transparent Energy for energy procurement, risk management, and sustainability efforts to support ESG goals are available to members. We are looking forward to making the energy-buying process more strategic and cost-effective for all interested parties.”

By working with Transparent Energy, FPSA members will gain the following benefits:

  1. Annual energy cost reductions compared to traditional procurement methods.
  2. An additional “members only” discount.
  3. Access to an always-on energy advisory resource proactively monitoring energy markets and actively identifying opportune times to purchase energy, including renewables.
  4. The program is risk free. Satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.

For more information on Transparent Energy’s high-value, risk-free energy advisory and procurement services for FPSA members, please contact Jonathan Le at jle@transparentedge.com or (945) 218-2185.  To speak with a member of the FPSA team please contact Andy Drennan at adrennan@fpsa.org or (703) 663-1201.

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About Transparent Energy

Transparent Energy is the go-to resource for C&I companies, institutions, associations, and government agencies for energy procurement and energy advisory services. The company’s clients include Associations and automotive, education, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, municipalities, real estate (REITS, CRE, and property management), retail, and technology firms. With a proven process delivered by retail energy’s most experienced professionals and state-of-the-art online auction technology, Transparent Energy has driven hundreds of millions of dollars in operational savings for clients across North America. For more information, see www.transparentedge.com.

 

About Food Processing Suppliers Association

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) is the trade association for suppliers to the food processing and packaging industry and the host of the largest and most affordable food processing trade show in the Americas. Our goal is to provide members with networking, marketing and educational opportunities and to help assure the future of the industry through charitable contributions and educational scholarships. FPSA has over 400 members from diverse backgrounds in the industries of bakery, beverage, dairy, meat, pet food, and prepared foods. These members are categorized into either Supplier Members or Associate Members. Supplier Members provide manufacturing solutions to food and beverage processors. Associate Members provide services to and engage in commerce with Supplier Members and food processors. For more information, see www.fpsa.org.

Contacts:

Jane Seagraves, Vice President Associations and Partnerships, Transparent Energy
443-614-2846
jseagraves@transparentedge.com

Elena Sierra, Director Networks and Special Projects, FPSA
703-663-1220
esierra@fpsa.org