Seminars
Join Tradition Energy, a full-service energy management firm and one of the nation’s largest energy procurement firms, for an informational seminar on:
Energy Purchasing In Massachusetts Today:
Navigating a Volatile Deregulated Market
Whether your energy supply contract is nearing expiration, or you just want to compare the pricing of your supply against what the market is doing, it’s important to be educated about energy purchasing in an ever-changing marketplace. Energy choice enables consumers to shop for the most economical supply contracts that meet their organization’s needs and goals. But with volatile pricing, dozens of new options, and a confusing lexicon of abbreviations and terminology, shopping for energy can turn into a full-time job.
Speakers
- Addison Armstrong – Director, Market Research, and a regular contributor to national media including CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The New York Times
- Ben Parker – Director, Commercial & Industrial Accounts, New England Region
Topics
- Deregulation Today – Energy Prices and Trends
- Energy Decoded: Capacity, RMR, LFR and Other Strange Terms
- New Products & Pricing Options: Index, Block and Others
- Staying On Top of The Market: Monitoring and Data Management
- Thinking of Going Green? What You Need To Know To Get Started
Event Details
- When: Thursday, February 28, 11am to 1pm
- Where: Sheraton Framingham, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701
- Cost: Free. Lunch will be provided.
Click here to register or call Jennifer at 713-609-9927
RSVP by February 22, 2008
Presenter Bios
Addison Armstrong is Tradition Energy’s Director of Market Research. Mr. Armstrong is a veteran of the energy commodity business, having previously held positions in marketing, commercial and industrial sales, and business development with Sempra Energy, AIG Energy and ADM. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Columbia University, he became a journalist and television producer for NBC, the BBC and Reuters. Mr. Armstrong is a frequent contributor to media outlets including CNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg, Public Radio, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Houston Chronicle. Along with his research team, Mr. Armstrong produces daily and monthly market reports, trends and forecasts.
Ben Parker is Tradition Energy’s Director of C&I Accounts, New England Region. With close to 20 years’ experience in power and gas markets, Mr. Parker provides clients with a full range of advisory services, including energy cost and risk analyses and risk management strategies. Mr. Parker has served as an independent energy consultant, and as regional manager for both Reliant Energy and Com/Energy. Mr. Parker recently completed a term as a New Hampshire State Representative and member of the Ways and Means Committee, and is currently an elected member of the Londonderry, NH school board. Mr. Parker holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Oklahoma and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

