Compare CSP Models

Are you leaving 40% of your revenue on the table? Understand the specific differences between legacy shared-savings contracts and modern flat-fee structures.

Traditional Model

Shared Savings

Modern Model

Flat Fee / Pass-through

Revenue Share
60% / 40% Split
Flat Fee / 100% Pass-through
Transparency
Opaque Settlements
Full PJM Data Access
Contract Term
3-5 Years (Auto-renew)
1-3 Years (Flexible)
Equipment Costs
Often Included (Hidden)
Transparent Hardware Pricing
Penalty Risk
CSP Absorbs Some Risk
Customer Manages Risk (Higher Upside)

The "Shared Savings" Trap

For decades, CSPs operated on a "no risk, shared reward" model. They would install metering equipment for free in exchange for 40-50% of the capacity revenue.

In 2026, with capacity prices hitting $269.92/MW-day, this model is outdated. A facility with 1 MW of curtailable load generates ~$100,000. Under a traditional split, the CSP keeps $40,000—far exceeding their cost of service.

The Better Way

Modern "Energy-as-a-Service" providers charge a flat management fee (often $5k-$10k per year) or a small percentage (5-10%). This allows the customer to retain the vast majority of the upside.

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