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Facilities and utilities

How can Enerlogix help my facilities?

How long does the process take to migrate my facilities to the MEM?

Typically, migrating from CFE Basic Service to the MEM takes between 8 to 10 months. An action plan must be put in place to identify all the steps throughout the process. Enerlogix will assist you by scheduling the activities required so that your facilities may transition into the deregulated market.

 

Is my facility allowed to have both a MEM contract and a Self-Supply contract for one load center at once?

No. Self-Supply and the MEM belong to different regimes and do not co-exist. The same goes for CFE Basic Service and the MEM, either the load center remains a Basic Service User or it migrates to the MEM. In the MEM, the Qualified User will be supplied by a Qualified Service Retailer; this Retailer will represent the load center for all its electricity transactions in the market.

Whatever your current contracted condition, reach out to Enerlogix. Enerlogix will assist by analyzing your current situation and will suggest the best available option.

High Voltage Power Station

High Voltage Projects

Having a diverse product offering and strategic alliances allow Enerlogix to differentiate from other consultants in successfully managing and completing projects of all sizes.  

In one instance, Enerlogix was contracted to manage high voltage substation construction projects. Such projects are typically developed for industrial parks. Identifying the proper location and point of supply resulted in substantial savings in infrastructure alone (between US$1 and US$3 million). In addition, carrying out the correct management of the procedure translated into greater savings.

When it comes to high voltage substations, companies make substantial investments. A high voltage substation under CFE regulations may cost between US$7.5 million – US$8 million. After making such an investment, companies learn that ownership of the substation must be transferred to CFE. Using a different approach, Enerlogix was able to lower the investment amount to approximately US$4.5 million – US$5 million. Also, the clients maintained ownership of their substations. 

Employing specialized expertise allows clients to obtain benefits from the current legal framework, and in correctly sizing their projects for better ROI. 

Through our expert approach and project management services, Enerlogix has helped high voltage users increase their contracted demand and avoid unnecessary infrastructure investments, substantially reducing the construction requirements requested by the regulatory agencies, resulting in savings of millions of dollars to the end users. 

If you are currently in need of increasing contracted demand for your facilities or need any type of assistance in relation to a substation, feel free to reach out to us. Let’s book a call to discuss your current needs and how Enerlogix may be able to assist you.

Automotive facility

Energy Supply Analysis Yields Impressive Results

A large automotive parts manufacturer spent a considerable amount of time and energy attempting to reduce utility costs at its Mexican facilities. Their combined annual energy spend was over $30,000,000. Enerlogix Solutions was hired to review their work and help them prepare for the upcoming changes in the electricity and natural gas markets.

The Utility Profile Assessment (UPA) results were quite impressive. Several opportunities 

for savings were identified including:

  • An electric tariff change (annual savings of US$100,000)
  • An opportunity to negotiate natural gas distribution rates (annual savings of US$300,000)
  • An opportunity to purchase additional water rights (annual savings of US$200,000) 

In addition to these low-cost/no-cost savings opportunities, the company is now positioned to take full advantage of the deregulated electricity and natural gas markets.

A person preforming calculations

Optimize Savings by Properly Managing Your Product

Companies contemplating a migration to the deregulated market (MEM) quickly realize retailers in the MEM offer a variety of products. Some of these products seem to be straight forward, while others sound rather complex, yet give the impression of offering greater savings. Carefully crafting and selecting the right product and retailer will be crucial for achieving budget certainty and cost savings.

Some of these products may allow for adjustments to the default contracted energy block. For these products, the proper management and analysis of consumption will maximize savings and mitigate risk.

One of our clients in northern Mexico, who had contracted an adjustable-type product, wanted to gradually increase its consumption. To achieve this, we needed to determine the periodicity of such increases and the behavior of its planned production, as well as other factors affecting consumption. Special attention was paid to usage patterns that could significantly affect the total cost of energy in the contracted product.

Establishing the proper communication channel, sharing the right information, and timely monitoring were key for achieving improved results.  Upon carrying out the activities previously mentioned, Enerlogix suggested an amendment to the original contract which would allow our client to achieve the desired objectives. Enerlogix was able to increase customer savings by 12%. Today, the client continues to increase its consumption and enjoys the additional benefits of the contract amendment. 

If you are interested in learning more about the different products offered in the MEM, contact our team. We are confident that we will be able to assist you through timely and unbiased advice.

Two workers inside of a data center

Feasibility Analysis: Location Specific Investment

Because of its strategic location and growth potential, a leading international developer and operator of data centers was considering Mexico as a potential market for its newest locations.

Enerlogix was hired to do a country-specific analysis including the following: 

  • National politics and electricity policy
  • National economics
  • Mexican business climate and registration
  • Mexico electricity national and regional electricity consumption
  • CFE Transmission and distribution infrastructure
  • Electricity regulation and operations
  • Mexico renewables
  • Mexican wholesale electric market
  • CFE regulated rates
  • Best metropolitan area given what is known in the analysis

Based on the research provided, the client was able to compare six metropolitan areas and make an informed investment decision for its future data centers. 

When making an investment in a foreign country, it is best to conduct the proper feasibility analysis/market research to avoid future opportunity and hidden costs. If you have a project in sight, reach out to Enerlogix for a consultation.