When Should You Lock In an Energy Contract?
The best time to lock isn't a date on the calendar — it's a set of conditions. Here's what to watch.
Watch your expiry window
If your contract ends within 12 months, you're in the window to shop. Waiting until it expires often drops you onto a default rate that costs more.
Read the market
Locking in a soft market captures a low fixed rate; in a high market, a shorter term or a blended structure can avoid committing your whole load at a peak.
Align with your budget cycle
Many finance teams lock before a new fiscal year to fix a known cost. A contract that lands your rate before budget season removes a variable from planning.
Don't wait to be defaulted
The one timing mistake to avoid is letting a contract lapse silently onto the regulated rate. Set a reminder 6–12 months out and start the conversation early.
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