There are many intuitive benefits to buying almost any commodity in bulk. In many ways this concept also applies to the purchase of energy products. Dealing with a single representative of a large group of end-users simplifies the process for suppliers and there are other economies of scale which make aggregation a hopeful proposition.

But the execution of such a large aggregation can be more involved and time-consuming than expected. Successful organization and administration of a large aggregation group is complicated and requires a comprehensive and unique set of skills to insure the success of the group as a whole and provide benefits to each participant.

Gabel Associates created the first statewide electric aggregation program with New Jersey school boards called ACES. ACES has pioneered a number of innovations which Gabel Associates has applied to all of its aggregation projects. Through the use of proprietary software Gabel Associates is able to conduct eBids under which pricing can be solicited for the entire group and within hours potential savings can be calculated down to each individual account. Timely feedback allows suppliers to offer their best price and individual analysis assures that each participant will enjoy cost reduction benefits.