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Unlock the Benefits of Energy Benchmarking with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager®
Most building owners and operators know about energy benchmarking at…
November 14, 2024
Read MoreBuilding Performance Standards – Do you Need to Comply?
One growing concern that directly impacts many buildings either now…
July 22, 2024
Read MoreChanging Weather Patterns Drive Natural Gas Prices
After dropping to a 10-week low, natural gas prices rallied…
July 13, 2024
Read MoreSummertime Grilling at the Ronald McDonald House
Members of the Burton Team did some summer volunteering at…
July 8, 2024
Read MoreIntro to Greenhouse Gas Reporting
In today’s business climate, investors, clients, and colleagues expect companies…
April 17, 2024
Read MoreBURTON ENERGY GROUP EARNS 2024 ENERGY STAR® PARTNER OF THE YEAR – SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR 10th YEAR IN A ROW
Burton Energy Group is proud to announce that it has…
March 26, 2024
Read MoreCalifornia’s Climate Disclosure Laws: What You Need to Know
Thousands of companies doing business in California will be required…
January 9, 2024
Read MoreBurton Sandwich Shoppe 2023
The Burton team ushered in the holiday season with a…
December 28, 2023
Read MoreAchieving Top Performing Buildings with ENERGY STAR® and LEED
Building owners and operators are faced with significant operating challenges…
August 4, 2023
Read MoreBURTON ENERGY GROUP EARNS 2023 ENERGY STAR® PARTNER OF THE YEAR – SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR NINTH YEAR IN A ROW
Burton Energy Group is proud to announce that it has…
March 28, 2023
Read MoreA Warmer Than Normal Winter Continues to Drive Natural Gas Prices Lower
Natural gas prices declined for seven straight weeks, but for…
February 20, 2023
Read MoreNatural Gas Prices Decline to Lowest Levels in a Year
It has been a bearish start to the year for…
January 17, 2023
Read MoreU. S. Natural Gas Storage Inventory Increases to Improve Fundamentals Before Winter
The natural gas fundamentals have continued to improve in recent…
November 22, 2022
Read MoreNatural Gas Prices Fall to Three-Month Low
Natural gas prices are up 73% year-to-date, but have recently…
October 25, 2022
Read MoreCelebrating ENERGY STAR® and Certification Nation
Burton Energy Group has been grateful to partner with ENERGY…
October 18, 2022
Read MoreInflation Reduction Act – Climate Provisions
On August 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law…
September 15, 2022
Read MoreSignificant Heat Across the U.S. Drives Natural Gas Prices
Natural gas prices experienced another month of wild swings. The…
September 7, 2022
Read MoreWater Efficiency and Sustainability/ESG Framework
Consider the following points: Point 1: Sustainable water management means…
August 26, 2022
Read MoreA Scarce New World
The stories of Supply chain issues have become commonplace. We…
August 16, 2022
Read MoreLEED? What’s the Benefit and How to Obtain Certification
As the push toward carbon neutrality continues, the buildings we…
August 15, 2022
Read MoreA Challenging Road Ahead
The cover story from last month’s “The Economist” magazine was…
August 1, 2022
Read MoreShutdown of Freeport LNG Facility Places Bearish Pressure on Natural Gas Prices
After surging above $9 per MMBtu in May, natural gas…
July 1, 2022
Read MoreBurton’s Veteran Build- Habitat for Humanity
On Saturday, June 4th, six Burton employees woke up in…
June 10, 2022
Read MoreCity Energy Mandates – When and How to Comply
We’ve noticed a growing trend that is difficult for many…
June 6, 2022
Read MoreEnergy: A Safe Bet During Inflation?
Financial players can assume some level of economic turbulence at…
May 20, 2022
Read MoreBURTON ENERGY GROUP EARNS 2022 ENERGY STAR® SUSTAINED-EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR EIGHTH YEAR IN A ROW
Burton Energy Group is proud to announce that it has…
May 5, 2022
Read MoreNatural Gas Continues to Experience Wild Price Swings
It has been a wild ride into spring this year,…
April 27, 2022
Read MoreRetail Support of $400B in Revenue
Twenty years ago, Burton Energy Group started with a single…
April 18, 2022
Read MoreEuropean Demand Drives U.S. Energy Prices
Natural gas prices experienced some relief last week, declining nearly…
March 23, 2022
Read MoreUnprecedented Volatility Drives February Natural Gas Price
“Volatility” and “unprecedented” continue to be the theme of energy…
February 11, 2022
Read MoreBlazing Our Own Path
Our small company has always been independent and followed our…
February 2, 2022
Read MoreNatural Gas Starts to Rally again with Cold Weather Forecast
Natural gas prices experienced a bit of a rally to…
January 17, 2022
Read MoreThe Burton Sandwich Shoppe of 2021 Partners with The Sandwich Project Atlanta
The Burton Sandwich Shoppe was full of many new faces…
January 14, 2022
Read MoreNatural Gas Turns Bearish on Mild Winter Temperatures
2021 is now in the books and natural gas prices…
December 10, 2021
Read More“Tuning” Up HVAC Equipment for Colder Weather
As I start hearing Christmas tunes being played again this…
December 8, 2021
Read MoreNatural Gas Continues Volatile Path on News of Exports and Weather
The energy markets remain in a state of volatility, but…
November 19, 2021
Read MoreThe Energy Detectives
A new building is constructed, and the building HVAC systems…
November 11, 2021
Read MoreNatural Gas Prices Rally to Highest Levels in Seven Years
Natural gas prices have rallied to their highest levels since…
September 16, 2021
Read MoreBurton Bucket Brigade
Supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Atlanta has been…
September 14, 2021
Read MoreExports and Weather Continue to Drive Natural Gas Prices
Natural gas prices are starting to see some relief, after…
August 20, 2021
Read MoreEverybody Likes Free Money
Burton’s experience in utility incentives, restaurant operations, and HVAC replacement…
July 23, 2021
Read MoreVolatility Returns to the Natural Gas Market
Earlier this month, Enbridge Inc.’s Texas Eastern Transmission unit (TETCO)…
June 23, 2021
Read MoreStormwater and Sustainability
Cities and utilities across the country are progressively adopting or…
June 15, 2021
Read MoreWhy Does a Strategy Matter When Buying Energy?
Energy markets and deregulation have seen changes over the years,…
June 8, 2021
Read MoreWhy Did the Turtle Cross the Road?
Here at Burton, we are stewards of the environment and…
May 27, 2021
Read MoreNatural Gas Meets Resistance at $3.00/MMBtu
Natural gas prices have been hovering near the $3 level…
May 17, 2021
Read MoreMaking a Difference with ENERGY STAR®
It has been great to see the impact firsthand that…
April 16, 2021
Read MoreBURTON ENERGY GROUP EARNS 2021 ENERGY STAR® SUSTAINED-EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR SEVENTH YEAR IN A ROW
Burton Energy Group is proud to announce that it has…
April 13, 2021
Read MoreUnprecedented Weather and Price Volatility Brings About Near-Term Bullish Pressure
After polar vortex conditions overwhelmed Texas and the central U.S.…
March 17, 2021
Read MoreBurton Energy Group and Carbon Reporting
Carbon disclosures are difficult. Finding the raw data for energy,…
March 16, 2021
Read MorePrice Volatility Returns in the Wake of Executive Orders and Winter Temperatures
The past few weeks have brought about quite a bit…
February 15, 2021
Read MoreWhat is My “Capacity Tag” and How Does It Impact My Electric Supply Rate?
An electric supply rate is made up of multiple components.…
February 12, 2021
Read More2021 Looks to Rebound after 2020 Natural Gas Prices Average at Decade Lows
It has been more than a decade since natural gas…
January 12, 2021
Read MoreThe Tradition Continues… Burton Sandwich Shoppe 2020
The Burton Sandwich Shoppe returned for 2020 and while new…
January 5, 2021
Read MoreHow to Prepare for the Winter Heating Season
As the motto of House Stark from “Game of Thrones”…
December 4, 2020
Read MoreNatural Gas Market Finds Bullish Momentum
To say that this year has been a year like…
October 19, 2020
Read MoreNatural Gas Market is Poised for a Wild Ride this Fall
Since the attacks on the United States nineteen years ago,…
September 14, 2020
Read MoreAugust Sees Natural Gas Prices Rally
Natural gas prices have soared to their highest levels since…
August 21, 2020
Read MoreUtilities Continue to Offer Financial Assistance Amid Pandemic
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic, utilities across the…
August 15, 2020
Read MoreSummer Heat Drives Demand, but Natural Gas Prices Remain Low
The month of July has ushered in record heat across…
July 20, 2020
Read MoreAdapting to the New Normal
Similar to most businesses, Burton Energy Group has been dealing…
July 2, 2020
Read MoreDemand is Lagging, but Summer Weather Could Drive Natural Gas Pricing
After experiencing some price volatility in early May, natural gas…
June 12, 2020
Read MoreCalifornia Direct Access
Direct Access (DA) is a retail service where customers behind…
June 5, 2020
Read MoreA Bullish Run in Natural Gas Prices Subsides on Weak Demand
Natural gas prices have been on a wild ride these…
May 18, 2020
Read MoreBurton Works From Home
The majority of Burton employees work in our office every…
May 13, 2020
Read MoreFinancial and Economic Uncertainty Weigh on Energy Markets
Economic uncertainty has been weighing on all markets, as the…
April 17, 2020
Read MoreEnergy Markets Feel Impact of Volatile Financial Markets
While the financial markets have been whipsawing this week amid…
March 12, 2020
Read MoreEnergy Audits…Does My City Require One?
On a recent trip to San Francisco, I had the…
March 6, 2020
Read MoreA Fluid Look Into Water Meters
Most people never think twice about their water meter. At…
February 20, 2020
Read MoreNatural Gas Prices Decline with Continued Warmer Temperatures
This year, Punxsutawney Phil took his place on Gobbler’s Knob…
February 11, 2020
Read MoreOverview of Energy Savings Best Practices
One of the cornerstones of Burton’s energy management approach with…
January 23, 2020
Read MoreNatural Gas Bears Ring in the New Year with Low Prices
A new year, a new decade, and it’s the natural…
January 13, 2020
Read MoreThe Burton Sandwich Shoppe Takes on a New Look in 2019
Burton’s annual tradition of making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches…
January 6, 2020
Read MoreNatural Gas Declines with High Production Output
Since early November, natural gas prices have continued to slide.…
December 17, 2019
Read MoreColder Temperatures Bring Bulls to the Natural Gas Market
The eastern half of the United States is starting to…
November 12, 2019
Read MoreNatural Gas Prices Lose Momentum and Turn Lower Amid Fall Temperatures
Last month, natural gas prices were rising and the October…
October 14, 2019
Read MoreOn the Energy Trail…in Mayberry?
One of my favorite pastimes is watching reruns of the…
October 8, 2019
Read MoreNatural Gas Showing Signs of Volatility
Natural gas has experienced an uptick in pricing, after experiencing…
September 16, 2019
Read MoreNatural Gas Prices Hit Three Year Lows with Record High Demand
Natural gas demand is at record highs, but prices continue…
August 13, 2019
Read MoreManaging Your Electric Demand to Reduce Costs
As everyone knows, the arrival of summer means not only…
August 2, 2019
Read MoreA Complacent Natural Gas Market Starts to See Some Price Action
The natural gas market has been relatively complacent in recent…
July 19, 2019
Read MoreHappy 4th of July and Happy 50th for Peachtree Road Race
There are a lot of reasons to celebrate on the…
July 12, 2019
Read MoreDo what you can, When you can
Volunteering is a key pillar of the Burton culture and…
June 19, 2019
Read MoreNatural Gas Tumbles after Robust Storage Report
Natural gas prices settled at a three-year low this week,…
June 7, 2019
Read MoreCelebrating Burton’s New Bloom!
At Burton Energy Group, we enjoy celebrating each other’s accomplishments,…
May 22, 2019
Read MoreNatural Gas Bulls Continue to Sit the Sidelines
The bulls of the natural gas market have been pushed…
May 13, 2019
Read MoreGA Power ICF Appreciation Dinner
Burton Energy Group was invited to attend a private dinner…
May 1, 2019
Read MoreNatural Gas Prices Declining While Temperatures Increasing
Spring is upon us and the warmer temperatures these past…
April 14, 2019
Read MoreBurton Energy Group Earns 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence
Burton Energy Group is proud to announce that it received…
April 9, 2019
Read MoreA Trip to the Top…of an LNG Tank
The Women’s Energy Network of Atlanta recently hosted a tour…
March 29, 2019
Read MoreStrong Production Balances Increased Demand for Recent Heating
Natural gas has spent this past week trading in a…
March 11, 2019
Read More5 Energy Effecient NFL Stadiums
With the Super Bowl being held in Atlanta recently, Burton…
February 18, 2019
Read MoreBears Return to the Natural Gas Market upon Warmer Weather Forecasts
Natural gas prices have returned to sub-$3 levels for the…
February 12, 2019
Read MorePB&J Day 2018
Here at Burton, we have a longstanding holiday tradition called…
January 18, 2019
Read MoreNatural Gas Changes the Tide to Start 2019
To kick off the new year, the natural gas market…
January 11, 2019
Read MoreNatural Gas Rallies to Start Winter
The natural gas market has ended 2018 with a bang!…
December 7, 2018
Read MoreFrequent Flyer Club
It’s 8:00am Monday morning, it’s not a holiday (you think),…
December 5, 2018
Read MoreTaking Joy In Life’s Little Redirects
Atypically this Sunday, I ran to the office briefly. Upon…
November 21, 2018
Read MoreBulls Take Control at First Sign of Winter
The bullish sentiment has continued to increase in the natural…
November 14, 2018
Read MoreTop 4 Ways to Prepare Your Building for the Winter Season
There are signs everywhere now – cool mornings, less daylight,…
November 6, 2018
Read MoreESCO Water Support in Japan
Given Burton’s strong history providing water audits within a variety…
October 16, 2018
Read MoreVolatility Returns to the Natural Gas Market
The bulls have come off the bench and taken control…
October 15, 2018
Read MoreBehind The Scenes – Burton Break Room
A behind the scenes look at the Burton Break Room.…
October 3, 2018
Read MoreTwo Incredible Visits at Ronald McDonald House
We have successfully made two more dinners at Ronald McDonald…
September 20, 2018
Read MoreNatural Gas Production and Storage Increase, Pushing Prices Lower
After weeks of natural gas storage reports coming in below…
September 7, 2018
Read MoreEnergy Star: Awards and Achievements
Burton Energy Group was recognized for the fourth time as…
August 24, 2018
Read MoreNatural Gas Rallies Back to Start August
The natural gas market continues to be competitively priced, as…
August 13, 2018
Read MorePrice Volatility Muted by Production Growth
Natural gas prices have edged back below the $3.00 per…
July 9, 2018
Read MoreSustaining Award Winning Work
On April 20th, 2018, Burton Energy Group was officially recognized…
July 2, 2018
Read MoreBalancing Supply and Demand Weighs on Natural Gas Prices
Natural gas prices for 2018 continue to average below where…
June 11, 2018
Read MoreTop 4 Ways to Prepare Your Building for the Summer
It seems like we rapidly moved from the winter season…
May 18, 2018
Read MoreRecord Natural Gas Production Overshadows Low Inventories
Is Spring finally here to stay? Winter was starting to…
May 4, 2018
Read MoreHome Cooking and Warm Hearts Shared at the Ronald McDonald House
The team at Burton Energy Group is looking forward to…
May 1, 2018
Read MoreHappy Earth Day 2018!
Happy Earth Day! Every April 22nd, people around the world…
April 23, 2018
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day Build
Rather than celebrate my non-existent Irish Heritage, I decided to…
April 13, 2018
Read MoreMarket Remains Flat with Low Storage, High Production and Mixed Weather
The April contract moved into the prompt position at $2.686…
April 10, 2018
Read MoreDiamonds and Pearls for Crimson Tide Girls
The University of Alabama started the year off with a…
April 3, 2018
Read MoreDo You Know Your Grid IQ?
Have you ever thought about what Thomas Edison would think…
March 19, 2018
Read MoreBears Take Over As Extreme Cold Pushes Out
As the extreme cold temperatures pushed out, the bears took…
March 9, 2018
Read MoreNatural Gas Spread Widens with Warmer Weather in the Forecast
The February contract moved into the prompt position with bullish…
February 9, 2018
Read MoreNatural Gas Makes a Bearish Start to 2018
Happy New Year and hello Winter! Old Man Winter has…
January 12, 2018
Read MoreThe Staples Platts Journey
As I watched Bob Valair accept the Platts Global Energy…
January 2, 2018
Read MoreHave a Happy and Energy-Efficient Holiday!
Happy Holidays from everyone at Burton Energy Group! As you…
December 22, 2017
Read MoreBurton Builds with Habitat for Humanity
One Saturday morning at 7:30am, a group of four of…
December 15, 2017
Read MoreThat’s a Wrap, but Where is Natural Gas Headed?
2017 for natural gas is officially in the books! The…
December 11, 2017
Read MoreOctober’s Scavenger Hunt Shenanigans – Epitomizing the Saying “Work Hard Play Hard”
At Burton, we hold quarterly meetings that always end with…
November 27, 2017
Read MoreBurton Holiday Traditions
We all look forward to the various holidays that are…
November 9, 2017
Read MoreNatural Gas Market is Bracing for Winter
As October came to an end, mild temperatures returned, and…
November 7, 2017
Read MoreNatural Gas Continues to be Range Bound
It has been a very active hurricane season in the…
October 6, 2017
Read MoreSugar and Spice and Everything Nice!
Earlier this month, the Burton family threw a surprise baby…
September 29, 2017
Read MoreThe Ronald McDonald House Volunteer Experience Is Always a Splendid Experience!
On August 6th, our volunteer team embarked on a new…
September 22, 2017
Read MoreFall, Football, and Free Energy
Like a lot of people, I’m excited about football finally…
September 15, 2017
Read MoreOnshore Production Limits Volatility from Harvey
It has been more than ten years since Hurricanes Katrina…
September 8, 2017
Read MoreGreenland is Ice and Iceland is Green
As most who meet me will quickly find out, my…
September 1, 2017
Read MoreThe Total Solar Eclipse of 2017
Across the country – from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South…
August 29, 2017
Read MoreThe Future of Electric Utilities – Leveraging the Smart Grid
One bright spring day, I was enjoying the warming weather…
August 10, 2017
Read MoreEgypt: Where the Sun Really Lives
We arrived in Egypt at night and the temperature had…
August 9, 2017
Read MoreSavings are Cool
Burton Energy Group’s demand side team recently had the opportunity…
August 4, 2017
Read MoreSLOVENIA – What’s in a Name?
SLOVENIA – What’s in a Name? Piran City Center Slovenia…
July 28, 2017
Read MoreGermany: Renewable Energy & Sustainable Design
On a recent trip to Germany, I discovered what a…
July 26, 2017
Read MoreSummer Heat Drives Natural Gas Prices
Air conditioning units up and down the East and West…
July 10, 2017
Read MoreSnips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails…
That’s what little boys are made of! The Burton Energy…
July 5, 2017
Read MoreSlow Start to Summer Deters Bullish Momentum
The Summer Solstice occurs around June 20th or 21st (depending…
June 5, 2017
Read MoreShoulder Season Drives Uncertainty in the Natural Gas Market
We are officially in the shoulder season and the natural…
May 10, 2017
Read MoreEveryone Gets a Trophy…
You’ve heard the comments, “Everyone gets a trophy these days,…
May 8, 2017
Read MoreMaking Progress on #EarthDay
“Britain became the first country to use coal for electricity…
April 22, 2017
Read MoreBurton Crew Narrowly Escapes the Titanic in Team Building Exercise
The team at Burton Energy Group isn’t all work all…
April 12, 2017
Read MoreHigher Education: 30 Years of Progress
Dr. Melissa Moore, Head of Marketing, Quantitative Analysis, and Business…
April 12, 2017
Read MoreNatural Gas Bears are Losing Momentum
The natural gas market appears to have shifted somewhat from…
April 7, 2017
Read MoreBurton Energy Group Named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for 5th Consecutive Year
Burton Energy Group is proud to announce that it has…
April 7, 2017
Read MoreBurton Channels Bourbon Street with Mardi Gras Feast at RMHC!
A big Burton thank you to the Ronald McDonald House…
March 27, 2017
Read MoreRetro-Commissioning: A Low-Cost Way to Save Energy
Suppose someone was willing to give you something at almost…
March 22, 2017
Read MoreBurton’s Big Dance Begins!
Although much of the country’s recent weather conditions may have…
March 16, 2017
Read MoreGo Green for St. Patrick’s Day! Office Efficiency Tips from ENERGY STAR
Lead your business to the pot of gold at the…
March 15, 2017
Read MoreDoes Daylight Saving Time Save Energy?
The controversial policy of Daylight Saving Time (DST) and its…
March 10, 2017
Read MoreOptimizing the “V” in HVAC – The Next Big Thing in Energy Savings and Sustainability for Restaurants
Ventilation of restaurants has always been important to keep a…
March 8, 2017
Read MoreDon’t Forget to Claim Your Energy Efficiency Tax Credits This Season!
Use the links below to check out which energy efficiency…
March 7, 2017
Read MoreWomen’s History Month – Spotlight on Women in Energy & Sustainability
In honor of Women’s History Month, learn about the ten…
March 6, 2017
Read MoreThe Forgotten Drought
When the word “drought” is mentioned, many people think of…
March 2, 2017
Read MoreMarch Madness Takes over Natural Gas Market
March Madness is just around the corner and the natural…
March 2, 2017
Read MoreNatural Gas Demand Drives Price Volatility
The bulls and bears are having a turf war over…
January 30, 2017
Read MoreBurton Team Takes to the Action Ministries Assembly Line to Fight Hunger!
The Burton Team started 2017 off right with our annual…
January 19, 2017
Read MoreNatural Gas Market Starts 2017 with a Bang
Times Square wasn’t the only place setting off fireworks to…
January 5, 2017
Read MoreNatural Gas Settle Finally Surpasses $3.00
Natural gas for the CY2016 strip has now officially settled.…
December 2, 2016
Read MoreBe thankful for energy savings with some Thanksgiving Day efficiency tips!
Burton Energy Group would like to wish everyone a very…
November 23, 2016
Read MoreNatural Gas Bears Take Over the Market
It looked as though the Chicago Bears and natural gas…
November 3, 2016
Read MoreThere is Something Brewing at Burton Energy Group…
It’s no trick; a very nice treat is on its…
October 31, 2016
Read MoreNew Beginnings… Again
We moved into our new office recently, the fifth such…
October 13, 2016
Read MoreLingering Heat Continues to Impact Natural Gas Prices
After moving into the prompt position, the October contract quickly…
October 6, 2016
Read MoreBurton Energy Group is Moving to a New Office!
Burton Energy Group is growing and moving to a new…
August 25, 2016
Read MoreAnother Successful Atlanta RMHC Burton Visit!
We are so grateful to our Burton employees who volunteered…
August 24, 2016
Read MoreSharing Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Tips
On August 3rd, I had the good fortune of serving…
August 18, 2016
Read MoreNatural Gas Remains Range-Bound
Natural gas continues to be range-bound, while traders alternate their…
August 5, 2016
Read MoreKennedy’s Cause: Let Your Inner Beauty SHINE
One of the perks of my job is that I…
July 20, 2016
Read MoreBest Companies to Work for: Burton Energy Group
Our company was recently recognized as one of the best…
July 14, 2016
Read MoreSummer Heat Brings Price Volatility to Natural Gas Market
During 23 of the last 26 years of futures trading,…
July 1, 2016
Read MoreReturn Visit to Where It All Started: Purdue University
In May I had a much overdue opportunity for a…
June 13, 2016
Read MoreNatural Gas Surplus Weighs on Market Prices
After a bit of a wild ride, the June contract…
May 31, 2016
Read MoreGiving Back at Atlanta Ronald McDonald House
A number of my colleagues and other Friends of Burton…
April 26, 2016
Read MoreHappy #EarthDay! ESPOY Recap
We had a great time in Washington DC last week for…
April 22, 2016
Read MoreBehind The Scenes: Saving Energy!
The ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year SocialStar week has…
April 8, 2016
Read MoreWhat ENERGY STAR Means To Us: Part 2
Part 2 of our interview with the Managing Partners of…
April 7, 2016
Read MoreWhat ENERGY STAR Means To Us: Part 1
Celebrations for the energy efficiency efforts of ENERGY STAR Partner…
April 6, 2016
Read MoreFavorite 2015 ENERGY STAR Moments
In celebration of the 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the…
April 5, 2016
Read MoreBurton Celebrates ENERGY STAR Award!
The Burton team celebrated their most recent accomplishment: ENERGY STAR…
April 4, 2016
Read MoreBanking on Sustainability Commitments: A New Case Study!
In 2015, Burton Energy Group worked in conjunction with one…
March 31, 2016
Read MoreBurton Energy Group Chosen ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year
Burton Energy Group is proud to announce that it has…
March 28, 2016
Read MoreLove, Laughter, Happily Ever After!
The team at Burton Energy Group took a break last…
March 14, 2016
Read MoreTemperatures are Rising While Natural Gas Continues its Decline
While many of us are looking forward to the official…
March 1, 2016
Read More“Clean Energy Breakthrough” Predicted by Bill Gates
Bill Gates recently predicted researchers will "discover a clean energy…
February 26, 2016
Read MoreA Year in Review and Looking Ahead
As 2015 finished, the three Managing Partners at Burton Energy…
February 9, 2016
Read MoreNatural Gas Prices Remain at Bargain Levels
Natural gas prices continue to trade at a great bargain…
February 2, 2016
Read MoreMove Over Wolfgang Puck
The three Managing Partners at Burton Energy Group – Brent…
February 1, 2016
Read MoreWater Crises as Top Long-term Risk Ranked by the World Economic Forum
See the latest article from circle of blue about why all…
January 14, 2016
Read More2015 Natural Gas Prices Set New Low for Century
Bearish news continues to dominate the natural gas market. Last…
December 3, 2015
Read MoreNew Case Study: Having Your Ice Cream and Energy Savings Too
The latest case study from Burton Energy Group showcases energy…
November 24, 2015
Read MoreRecap from Another Successful EEI National Key Accounts Workshop
Burton is pleased to have sponsored and actively participated in…
November 12, 2015
Read MoreBearish News Dominates Natural Gas Market
Mild temperatures and strong production drove the November contract to…
November 4, 2015
Read More2015 EEI Fall National Key Accounts Workshop
Burton Energy Group is pleased to once again be sponsoring…
October 21, 2015
Read MoreBearish News Continues to Dominate the Natural Gas Market
The October 2015 natural gas contract rolled off the board…
October 2, 2015
Read MoreAre You Really Getting The Lowest Rate?
When shopping for a natural gas supplier for your home,…
September 24, 2015
Read MoreThinking Zero Waste at Burton HQ
After the “Recycling Refresher” at the Burton Headquarters, I was…
August 31, 2015
Read MoreBurton in the Kitchen
On Friday, August 14, 2015 many members of the Burton…
August 26, 2015
Read MoreRange Bound Tug of War Results In Higher NYMEX Settle, For Now
In yet another unremarkable month of trading, the August 2015…
July 31, 2015
Read MoreGoing Green with a Leaf!
I recently sat down with Managing Partner Mark Breuker to…
July 29, 2015
Read MoreResidential Gas Buying Options
In Georgia, only natural gas is deregulated for customers behind…
July 21, 2015
Read MoreSimplicity of Burton ESP…Avoiding Energy Data Overload
One of our clients, a well-known energy manager for a…
July 16, 2015
Read MoreRecycling Refresher at Burton Headquarters
Creating a recycling program at offices can sometimes present a…
July 14, 2015
Read MoreNatural Gas Remains Range Bound
As a milder weather forecast was released, the July contract…
July 1, 2015
Read MoreYou can’t stop the chop…
A tradition unlike any oth…wait is that copyrighted? Oh well,…
June 23, 2015
Read MoreCelebrating a new addition to the Burton Family!
Kristen Murphy, VP of Energy Supply, is not only the…
June 22, 2015
Read MoreHeat Maps-A Picture is Worth a Thousand kWh
Getting a handle on energy data for a large number…
June 17, 2015
Read MoreThe Effect of the California Drought on the Region’s Energy Prices
California is enduring its fourth year of a drought and…
June 9, 2015
Read MoreIntroducing Burton’s Energy Strategy Platform: Burton ESP
When we started building our own tools back in 2010,…
June 4, 2015
Read MoreThe May Natural Gas Contract Settles at $2.517 per MMBtu
The May contract rolled off the board last week, settling…
May 4, 2015
Read MoreENERGY STAR 2015 Partner of the Year Volunteer Day
In celebration of Earth Day and the ENERGY STAR Partner…
May 1, 2015
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency and Water Conservation in Hospitality – New Case Study!
New Case Study: Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation in Hospitality.…
April 30, 2015
Read MoreENERGY STAR 2015 Partner of the Year Awards Ceremony
On April 20, 2015 the ENERGY STAR Partner of the…
April 24, 2015
Read MoreEying Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing – A National Retail Case Study
With a global footprint and global sales, one of the world’s…
April 13, 2015
Read MoreEPA 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award
We received word in February from the EPA that our…
April 7, 2015
Read MoreExecutive Orders Mandate 25% Reduction in Water Usage
In addition to the March 17th state mandate imposing heavy…
April 2, 2015
Read MoreBurton Energy Group Recognized as an Elite Member of ENERGY STAR’s Certification Nation
2014 marked the 15th anniversary of ENERGY STAR’s Certification Nation…
April 2, 2015
Read MoreNatural Gas – Part 16 – NYMEX Expiration
Natural gas prices fell lower after the EIA reported a…
March 30, 2015
Read MoreRecap from a Successful EEI Key National Accounts Workshop
Burton Energy Group was once again pleased to be a…
March 27, 2015
Read MoreBurton Partners with Clark Creek Elementary School – a STEM Academy
Burton Energy Group has partnered with Clark Creek Elementary School…
March 25, 2015
Read MoreWorld Water Day – Sunday March 22nd
"A drop of water is flexible. A drop of water…
March 22, 2015
Read MoreMarch Madness in the Burton Energy Group Headquarters
It’s been a long cold winter, but if you look…
March 20, 2015
Read MoreWater Efficiency Measures Save over $200,000 in 2 years!
Many have heard the tagline "blue is the new green"…
March 18, 2015
Read More2015 EEI Spring National Key Accounts Workshop
Burton Energy Group is pleased to once again be sponsoring…
March 10, 2015
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration
Natural gas has continued to trade below $3 per MMBtu…
March 4, 2015
Read MoreNew Corporate Website Launched!
The Burton Energy Group team is proud to announce the…
February 25, 2015
Read MoreWelcome New Employees and New Burton Bloggers!
Burton Energy Group is off to a great 2015 with…
February 18, 2015
Read More14th Annual PB&J Day: 2014!
This past December, the Burton Team had a great time during our annual…
January 15, 2015
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – Part 14
On the backs of strong production and low summer demand,…
August 4, 2014
Read MoreGeorge Plattenburg Published in the Hotel Business Review
Our very own George Plattenburg, Managing Partner of Burton Energy…
May 15, 2014
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – Part 13
Natural gas prices rose to the highest close since February…
May 15, 2014
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – Part 12
The April contract was experiencing significant relief with a glimpse…
April 16, 2014
Read MoreBurton Energy Group named 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year
We are very excited to announce that we have been…
April 3, 2014
Read More#Trending: Infrared Light a Renewable Energy Source?
Articles about a new proposal that was published in this…
March 4, 2014
Read MorePolicyWatch: Demystifying Smart Meters
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting topic…
February 26, 2014
Read MorePolicyWatch: DOE Tool Helps Consumers Find Energy Efficiency Funding
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting topic…
February 5, 2014
Read MorePolicy Watch: EU Unveils Energy Policy Goals
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting…
January 22, 2014
Read MorePolicy Watch: Hawaii Pushes for 100% Clean Energy by 2050
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting…
January 17, 2014
Read MorePB&J Day 2013 – Beating all previous records!
Leave it to the Burton team to break our year…
January 15, 2014
Read MorePolicy Watch: Georgia PSC Approves Rate Increase
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting…
January 8, 2014
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – Part 11
With colder than normal temperatures blanketing much of the U.S.…
January 6, 2014
Read MorePolicyWatch – Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Eliminate Ethanol Subsidies
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting…
December 23, 2013
Read MorePolicy Watch: Michigan Considers 100% Energy Deregulation
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting…
December 17, 2013
Read MoreU.S. Gov’t Increases Energy Budget in FY2014
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting…
December 12, 2013
Read MoreNew Employee: David Parks!
David Parks is a senior energy analyst for Burton Energy…
December 11, 2013
Read MorePolicy Watch: Colorado Governor Proposes Limits on Fracking Byproducts
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting…
December 5, 2013
Read MoreU.S. Crude Oil Production Exceeds Net Imports
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting…
November 20, 2013
Read MoreNew Employee: Will Rice!
Burton Energy Group would like to introduce you to our…
November 14, 2013
Read MorePolicy Watch: Senate Proposes 25% Renewable Energy Standard
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting…
November 11, 2013
Read MorePolicy Watch: Federal Courts Deny State Subsidies for Power Plants
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting…
November 5, 2013
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – Part 10
After three days of rising, the November contract posted its…
November 5, 2013
Read MoreDo Texas Residential Customers Really Switch?
On January 1, 2002, SB 7 became law and deregulated…
October 31, 2013
Read MoreSenate Considers Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Guidelines
The House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman formally introduced the…
October 29, 2013
Read MoreRetro-Commissioning: What is it and why should you do it?
One of the problems with being an energy engineer is…
October 24, 2013
Read MorePolicy Watch: Industry and legislative leaders discuss national energy policy
To mark the 40th anniversary of the OPEC Oil Embargo,…
October 21, 2013
Read MorePolicy Watch: Government Shutdown vs Energy Industry
The watch dog of the week is... My dog Craig!…
October 15, 2013
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – Part 9
The October contract experienced some large swings on Thursday, as…
October 2, 2013
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – Part 8
After posting six-month lows in recent weeks, the September natural…
September 17, 2013
Read MoreMardi GrAutism V: Holidaze
In 2012 the Burton Team was privileged to join with…
August 8, 2013
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – Part 7
The natural gas market continued its downward trend and the…
August 1, 2013
Read MoreWhat do you do with a broken Compact Flourescent Light bulb (CFL)?
It never fails...there always seems to be at least ONE…
July 14, 2013
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – Part 6
After two months of natural gas settling above $4, the…
July 3, 2013
Read MoreQuick Tip: Utilize Mother Nature for Climate Control
As we get into the heat of the summer, realize…
June 28, 2013
Read MoreDIY: Reducing your Rate in a Regulated Market
As a young student attending Georgia Tech, I began my…
June 25, 2013
Read MoreCurrent Event: Electric cars and swapping stations
Swapping stations or rapid battery replacing systems has been the…
June 24, 2013
Read MoreQuick Tip #2: CFL Light bulbs
Swap your incandescent bulbs for compact fluorescent light bulbs! Changing…
June 14, 2013
Read MoreFurthering Your Energy Education
Our televisions, web sites and radio waves are crowded with…
June 12, 2013
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – Part 5
After three straight sessions of natural gas prices declining this…
June 2, 2013
Read MoreBurton Energy Group Founder Contributes to Hotel Business Review
Brent Burton, Burton Energy Group Founder and Partner, was featured…
May 23, 2013
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – Part 4
The May natural gas contract settled at $4.152 per mmBtu,…
May 3, 2013
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – March 2013
The April natural gas contract settled at $3.976 per mmBtu,…
April 2, 2013
Read MoreEnjoying the Journey to Energy Efficiency at the EEI Workshop
Burton Energy Group joined more than 800 of our peers…
March 20, 2013
Read MoreA Day, and Year, to Remember
Our company was recently recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency…
March 11, 2013
Read MoreReflections on a Journey to 500
“Every great journey begins with a single step.” As I…
March 5, 2013
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – February 2013
The March natural gas contract experienced significant movement during its…
March 2, 2013
Read MoreWho Effects Energy Use in a Hotel? Part 2: General Managers and Engineering
In Part 1 of this series we learned that everyone…
February 13, 2013
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration
The January natural gas contract settled at its lowest price…
February 3, 2013
Read MoreGreen IT Part 2: General Office Energy Savings… The IT closet/server room
In Part 1, we covered the individual and common workspaces,…
January 21, 2013
Read MoreEnergy Investments Part 4: Energy Investment for Homeowners and Final Thoughts
Parts 1, 2 and 3 of this series have given…
January 15, 2013
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration
The January natural gas contract expired 3.8 cents lower on…
January 2, 2013
Read MorePB&J Day 2012 – A BIG Success
The Burton team joined Landmark Restorations on Thursday, December 20th…
December 22, 2012
Read MoreYou can help us on PB&J Day – From the comfort of your home!
We have heard from many friends and associates who wished…
December 13, 2012
Read MoreUtility Rebates – Part 2: Leveraging Them to Improve ROI in Your Facility
In the first part of our series on utility rebates,…
December 12, 2012
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – November 2012
After rallying to $3.903 the week of Thanksgiving, the December…
December 3, 2012
Read MoreEnergy Investments Part 3: Avoided Costs and ECM’s
In the last two blog posts (EI 1 and EI…
November 30, 2012
Read MorePB&J Day 2012 – Looking Forward to Our 31st Year
We are happy to welcome Frank Thomas of Landmark Restorations,…
November 20, 2012
Read MoreThe Great National Account Energy Community: EEI
The biggest retailers, hoteliers, and restaurant operators have portfolios that…
November 19, 2012
Read MoreENERGY STAR Is Your Best Approach for Existing Building Portfolio Benchmarking
Many people are familiar with the ENERGY STAR® (www.energystar.gov) program…
November 16, 2012
Read MoreEnergy Investments Part 2: Capital Investment
In Part 1 of this Blog series, we looked at…
November 13, 2012
Read MoreTrade-In Your Old Christmas Lights at Home Depot
It's back! Home Depot's Christmas light trade in! Now through…
November 6, 2012
Read MoreGreen IT – Part 1: Can you really find savings in a general office setting?
Recently, we moved to new offices, and the opportunity to…
November 6, 2012
Read MoreNatural Gas NYMEX Expiration – Part 1
The November natural gas contract rolled off the board on…
November 1, 2012
Read MoreEnergy Investments Part 1: Introduction and Investment Basics
Welcome to Part 1 of a 4-part blog series on…
October 26, 2012
Read MoreOur Green Apple Day of Service
Coaching eight to ten year old girls twice a week…
October 17, 2012
Read MoreGirls on the Run – Putting my best running shoe forward
Four months ago I graduated from college, moved 1000 miles…
October 10, 2012
Read MoreThe Trail Starts Here…
I’m incredibly excited about our new blog, The Energy Trail. …
September 30, 2012
Read MoreBurton Team Gets Out of the Office – For a Brewery Tour and Pin Tossing
It was high time for a Burton team outing -…
September 26, 2012
Read MoreHelping Mr. Blue
If you live, work or simply have visited Historic Roswell,…
September 20, 2012
Read MoreWho Affects Energy Efficiency in a Hotel? Part 1: Everyone
It’s a real pleasure to spend time in a well-run…
August 31, 2012
Read MoreUtility Rebates – Part 1: Who Offers Them and Why?
There are nearly 3,000 utilities that sell electricity or natural…
July 15, 2012
Read MoreHow Low Can You Go at Home?
Like a lot of Americans, the changes in the residential…
June 22, 2012
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