WoodRiver Energy LLC – Natural Gas Savings
No Risks. No Upfront Costs. No Stress.
Have you heard about WoodRiver Energy (www.WoodRiverEnergy.com)? If you have a business in the Lincoln area, you may have the option to choose your supplier of natural gas and lock in your rates for an extended period of time. WoodRiver Energy specializes in the coordinated transport of natural gas to local customers with small-volume usage in the markets the company serves, helping customers plan ahead and save money by making more informed energy decisions. Offering more than just competitive rates, WoodRiver Energy is committed to providing superior customer service, market wisdom, and risk management.
Give our readers a brief synopsis of what your company does. – WoodRiver Energy is a Certified Natural Gas supplier to Black Hills Energy commercial and industrial customers and works on a no cost, utility-backed program. This program simply allows customers to choose who supplies their natural gas while still using the local utility for delivery and customer service. WoodRiver Energy guarantees monthly savings with no upfront cost, no monthly fees and no long-term contracts.
How long have you been in Lincoln? – WoodRiver Energy has been in the Lincoln, Nebraska market since 2014.
Who are the owners/important executives? – President – Marc Peter, Vice President – Don Krattenmaker, Vice President of Sales – Stacci Urbom
What do you think makes you different from other companies like yours? – WoodRiver Energy was founded on a joint vision of building long term valuable relationships, all while delivering an honest and transparent natural gas solution. Everyone from the three managing partners to your local representative believe in working hard to ensure you are protected when you need it most.
What do you like about doing business in Lincoln? – Lincoln is close-knit, somewhat of a family environment type of town and WoodRiver Energy is the same way. WoodRiver Energy takes great pride in setting an expectation and exceeding that expectation, all while building a long-term relationship. We’ve found that businesses as well as the business owners in Lincoln appreciate that.
What kind of community organizations/groups are you involved with? – Because we have a local office in Lincoln, we’re involved with Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Sarpy Chamber of Commerce, and Better Business Bureau, as well as the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild. We are also an affiliate member of the Nebraska Hospital Association as well as the Apartment Association of Nebraska, and our local intern Luke Walker is a member of YPG.
Do you have a business philosophy or mission statement? – Be Honest, Be Transparent, Be Attentive to Our Customer’s Needs.
What changes have you seen in the industry and your company in the past few years? – The natural gas industry changes constantly, and in this market (Lincoln) the idea of gas transportation has become too narrow-minded, with the common assumption that there’s only one way to buy natural gas. At WoodRiver Energy, we believe the focus should be on what is best for the individual customers, not always what is best for the supplier. Therefore, we build programs around our customers’ needs not what works best for WoodRiver.
What do you see happening with the business in the next five years? – WoodRiver Energy plans to continue building a strong customer base of commercial and industrial businesses in the Midwest through the grassroots efforts of our hardworking sales team.
What is one of the biggest challenges that your company has faced? – We welcome challenges, as they are what drives us as a company to understand the market and respond with products and services to meet those demands. We have specifically seen a lot of businesses move away from high risk, variable market-based products to more conservative, stable fixed-rate products. WoodRiver Energy understands that small businesses need price certainty and that’s something we can provide.
What has been your most important achievement as a business? – WoodRiver Energy recently acquired Connect Energy, a “AA credited” energy company in the Province of Saskatchewan. Connect Energy serves over 1,400 commercial and industrial customers.
What was the biggest turning point in your business? – The biggest turning point for WoodRiver Energy in the Lincoln market has been working with well-known and trusted businesses that are willing to vouch for WoodRiver and the value we can bring. Nothing goes further than word of mouth.
What is the most unique or interesting thing about your business that most people don’t know? – WoodRiver Energy works with one of America’s leading oil and gas producers to ensure we can meet our commitments to our customers.
What is one goal for your business that you have yet to accomplish? – WoodRiver Energy’s goal in the Eastern Nebraska market is to interrupt the thought process of local businesses. Currently most Lincoln business are leaving themselves exposed to significant risk in the volatile natural gas market. We understand that businesses buy from people they know and trust, and WoodRiver Energy is committed to having a long-term presence in the Lincoln community.
In closing, is there anything else you’d like to add? – WoodRiver Energy is a certified supplier to Black Hills Energy through their Energy Options program. We are in no competition to the utility and your relationship with the utility will not change. WoodRiver Energy can guarantee savings with NO Upfront Cost, NO Monthly Fees, NO Contracted Volumes and NO Long-Term Commitments.
To learn more about WoodRiver Energy or to obtain a quote, get in touch today by calling (402) 281-0865 or visiting the website at www.WoodRiverEnergy.com.
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