Turn Energy Efficiency Into Strategic Advantage
With fossil fuel costs rising, building digital and operational capabilities to continuously measure and optimize energy use can make companies more resilient and create value for customers.
Ina M. Sebastian, Thomas Haskamp, Daniel Woerner, Lukas Falcke, and Stephanie L. WoernerSeptember 30, 2026Reading Time: 11 min
Summary:
Rising fossil fuel costs are squeezing corporate margins. Researchers have found that companies can lower costs, hedge against price ...
Businesses working to manage their spending on energy were dealt a blow in late February following military action by the U.S. and Israel against Iran. A predictable consequence of the conflict was a dramatic increase in the price of crude oil, the primary benchmark for global energy costs. The price of a barrel of crude oil shot up from $67 in early March to $112 in early April; by early June, it had come down to $80, still...
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