2026 Market Dynamics and Procurement Strategies for TRSA Members

 

As the textile rental industry moves through the volatility of late winter and into the spring of 2026, energy costs remain one of the most unpredictable variables on the balance sheet. With natural gas demand increasing and electricity capacity prices hitting historic highs in key regions, “business as usual” is no longer a viable procurement strategy.
Join Environ Energy for an exclusive TRSA webinar designed to help industrial laundry operators decode current market signals and protect their margins. We will move beyond basic utility management to explore how proactive price action and strategic timing can turn market volatility into a competitive advantage.
In this session, we will cover:
  • The 2026 Energy Outlook: A post-winter post-mortem on gas and power price action and what the “spring shoulder” season means for your 2026 budget.
  • Decoding Market Drivers: Understanding the impact of LNG export demand and PJM capacity auctions on your local utility rates.
  • Strategic Procurement Frameworks: How to choose between fixed, indexed, and hybrid contracts in a high-volatility environment.
  • The Efficiency-Procurement Link: Leveraging demand-side data to improve your “load profile”—making your facility more attractive to suppliers and lowering your base rate.
  • Risk Mitigation: Tools and tactics to avoid “budget shock” when the next extreme weather event or geopolitical shift occurs.

 

 

Speakers

Paul Lavallee, Market Manager, Environ Energy

Paul Lavallee has a career spanning over 30 years including 18 in the energy space serving clients in the mass markets and large commercial segments.  With a background in strategy, product, sales, marketing, and channel development, Paul has seen the ups and downs of a volatile energy landscape. Paul joined Environ Energy a year ago and previously worked as Sales Director for Perch Energy.  For more than a decade he served as National Sales Director at Constellation, during which time his sales teams and channels enrolled more than 1 million customers in fixed rate energy contracts, home warranty services, energy efficiency solutions, and more.

 

Nick Stanziola, Director of Energy Strategy, Environ Energy

Nick Stanziola is an energy industry veteran with more than two decades of experience in the retail energy supply sector. Prior to joining the Environ consulting team, he held senior roles at leading energy companies including Hess and Engie Resources.

Nick specializes in monitoring forward energy markets relative to client portfolio positions and delivering strategic hedge recommendations. He brings deep expertise in retail energy contract structures and is a highly effective negotiator, consistently securing favorable terms and conditions for clients.

With comprehensive knowledge of deregulated energy markets across the United States, Nick has particular expertise in the NY-ISO, NE-ISO, and PJM regions, enabling him to provide informed, market-specific guidance to a diverse client base.

 

 

 

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