{"id":733,"date":"2025-10-29T13:18:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T13:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aec-energy.net\/frequently-asked-questions\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T08:33:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:33:17","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aec-energy.net\/en\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f0f6f8&#8243; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-5-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;padding-7-percent&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;padding-6-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;top-bottom&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;20px&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text text_color=&#8221;#04586f&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">FAQs<\/h1>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][toggles style=&#8221;minimal_shadow&#8221; accordion=&#8221;true&#8221; accordion_starting_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;15px&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Who is AEC suitable for?&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]AEC is aimed at both small businesses and large energy consumers seeking to optimise their costs, reduce risks in the purchase of electricity or gas, and receive expert support in managing their supply. All this is complemented by a wide range of services tailored to the different needs of the energy sector.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How is the energy purchasing strategy developed?&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]At AEC, we design energy purchasing strategies that are fully tailored to each customer. We study your consumption, risk profile and specific business needs in order to select the best combination of products and contracts. This allows us to optimise costs, minimise risks and ensure efficient energy management tailored to each situation.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What does AEC do in an electricity or gas procurement process?&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]AEC analyses consumption profiles, advises on the most suitable contract, negotiates with suppliers to obtain the best conditions, and assists with the signing and subsequent monitoring to ensure that agreements are fulfilled.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Why is it important to keep track of invoice items?&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Because it allows you to detect possible billing errors, check that the agreed prices are being applied correctly, verify that consumption is appropriate, and ensure that you are not paying unnecessary amounts for items such as excess power or reactive energy.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Why is it important to correctly size the contracted power?&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Because over-contracting means paying for unused capacity, and under-contracting results in excess penalties. 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