When it comes to energy savings, there are a lot of incredible stories we could share. But there’s one in particular that still stands out as the most jaw-dropping example of how much businesses and municipalities can be overpaying — without even knowing it.
Let’s talk about Eddystone, Pennsylvania — a small suburb just outside Philadelphia, near the airport. Like many small towns, Eddystone had limited staff and resources. One of the town employees, an older gentleman, had the responsibility of securing energy contracts. Since they only reviewed pricing once a year, it was a routine task easily forgotten.
Unfortunately, that gentleman passed away — and with his passing, his responsibilities were never fully reassigned. And because energy procurement wasn’t something anyone thought about often, no one realized the town was out of contract for four full years.
The Hidden Cost of Inaction
Without a valid contract, the town’s energy supplier slowly and quietly began raising rates. Nothing dramatic — just enough to go unnoticed. But over time, those small increases added up to something massive.
When one of our Bidpoint advisors visited the town, the staff admitted they hadn’t shopped for energy in years. So we got to work.
Instead of bringing them the typical two or three price quotes, we showed up with 17 different options. The comparison was night and day.
And then the real shock set in: the town had been paying between 32 and 36 cents per kilowatt-hour on some of their meters.
The new rate we offered? 7.6 cents per kilowatt-hour.
That’s a 400% overcharge they had been unknowingly paying — every single month.
What That Meant for the Town
The local newspaper even picked up the story. The headline?
“Avion Energy Saves Eddystone $15,000 a Month.”
That $15,000 in monthly savings was no small feat for a small municipality. It represented the equivalent of two full salaries. In other words, those savings could fund essential staff or services that the town desperately needed.
This isn’t just about lower energy bills — it’s about real-world impact on real communities.
Why Our Process Works
What makes Bitpoint and our energy partners like Avion Energy so effective isn’t just our ability to find better rates. It’s the fact that we stay with our clients long after the initial contract is signed.
We monitor contracts year after year.
90 to 120 days before expiration, we’re already shopping for better rates.
Clients can switch suppliers with zero downtime — no disruptions to service.
We manage all the logistics on their behalf.
Some organizations prefer short-term contracts — one year at a time. That’s fine by us. Because we’ll be there again next year, ready to go through the entire process again.
That’s why we have a 91% client retention rate. Once people experience how we operate, they realize:
“There’s no way we could do this ourselves — and there’s no reason to try.”
We save them time, money, and hassle — and most importantly, we keep saving them money, year after year.
The Bottom Line
Whether you’re a small-town municipality or a large commercial operation, not managing your energy contracts can cost you — big time.
Eddystone’s story is extreme, but not uncommon. Businesses and organizations everywhere are overpaying for essential services. With Bitpoint, you don’t just get a one-time savings — you get a long-term partner dedicated to your bottom line.
If you're ready to take a closer look at what you're spending — and find out how much you could be saving — we’re ready to help.