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Colombia-A Major Energy Market – Part One

Colombia, a major energy market in South America, has abundant reserves of oil, natural gas, and coal, as well as a large potential for renewable energy. However, the country faces some challenges in maintaining its energy security and sustainability.

Propane prices- a Trick or Treat this winter?

What will propane prices do this winter? An analysis of almost two decades of historical data, plus our knowledge of current inventory levels and potential weather conditions allows Westlark Advisors to give smart advice about whether the market holds more "tricks" than "treats" this winter.

How do you manage warm weather?

Each winter begins with strong expectations of cold weather, which will drive a demand for more heating. In this post we discuss options for managing warm winter weather, helping your business avoid large fluctuations due to temperature changes and stabilizing your business.

Are you prepared for winter?

Winter brings cold weather which in turn helps bring propane demand.  As we look forward to dropping temperatures, we want to review three important items that can help a propane retailer be prepared for this winter.

How Carbon Credits Benefit Your Business

How carbon credits benefit your business. We wrap up our series on carbon neutrality with a discussion of the ways carbon credits benefit your business today. For more information on how carbon credits can help your business reach carbon neutrality, contact your Westlark Advisors team.

How to Purchase Carbon Credits – Part 2

How to purchase carbon credits-Part 2. We finish discussing the process of purchasing carbon credits and the importance of retiring them. Westlark Advisors purchases carbon credits for clients with the intent that the purchase will cause them to be carbon neutral.

How to Purchase Carbon Credits – Part 1

How to purchase carbon credits, Part 1. We will walk you through the "nuts and bolts" of purchasing carbon credits. We begin the discussion by talking about the importance of a business valuation and why it’s important to pick a category of carbon credit, either general contract or specific certified project.

The Role of Carbon Credits

Carbon credits offset or reduce the amount of carbon emissions your business produces.  Purchasing carbon credits can help your business achieve carbon neutrality.

Plan for Change Now

Carbon credits should be part of your plan to get ahead of coming changes in the energy market. We explain why it’s important to plan for change now, and how carbon credits will help your business get ahead of government regulations, offer unique marketing opportunities, and sustain profitability for the long term.

How to Reach Carbon Neutrality

How to reach carbon neutrality. We provide expert information to help your business be proactive in dealing with the changing energy market.

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Westlark Advisors has taken the burden of the everyday supply logistics off our plate and allowed us to focus on our operations in the critical times of the year. They have educated our team along the way and helped us brainstorm options/risks that fit our business model. Westlark Advisors has allowed the Tevis organization to explore opportunities within the supply and hedging arena that we would not have been exposed to without the relationship.

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They not only taught us how to plan and diversify our supply, but also new ways to protect the price. They have been great at negotiating supply deals and putting plans in place to know we will be secure when the market is not. I am confident that if things get tight we will be in a better position than our competitors.

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