About EnerVantage

EnerVantage is a full-service energy management firm focused on achieving lasting results for our clients. The EnerVantage team has extensive experience in the energy industry and can provide valuable services customized to fit your needs. Our goal is to be your preferred energy manager by providing best-in-class services.

Our team includes Dale Rector and Joe Stappert, having a combined experience of over 60 years in the energy industry.

Dale has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA with emphasis on finance. However, most days, he works closely with engineers and attorneys to structure complex energy deals. For almost 30 years, Dale has helped manufacturers and project developers level the playing field with large utilities and energy companies in the areas of supply and infrastructure. Dale has extensive experience with all aspects of natural gas and electricity sourcing, including wholesale procurement, contract assessment, distribution services and commodity risk management. In addition, Dale acts as the client’s agent to negotiate terms and monitor completion of projects such as natural gas pipelines, electricity substations and grid interconnections, cogeneration, energy conservation and renewable generation projects. Dale is frequently called upon to review vendor proposals, conduct economic impact assessments and forecast energy inputs and savings from operational changes at plants.

More recently, Dale has been called upon to evaluate sustainability alternatives for corporate customers as they relate to carbon reduction targets. In addition to traditional renewable power purchases and on-site generation, these have included carbon offsets, virtual renewable power purchase agreements, renewable natural gas, renewable energy certificates, carbon sequestration, and renewable identification number programs.

Dale acts as the client’s agent to evaluate unique and complex business scenarios to determine the best course of action within the scope of the client’s objectives and resources. He provides strategic guidance and coordinates tactical fulfillment as needed. He does this by breaking down the technical, regulatory and market aspects of the energy industry into meaningful business analysis and then working with senior management, operations, finance and purchasing stakeholders to develop a unified solution.

Joe has acquired a lengthy resume of energy experience since 1990 including customer support, quality assurance, natural gas supply and sales, hydrocarbon measurement and chromatography, measurement engineering and design, and project management. Joe has extensive experience in operations, operating standards, utility tariffs, natural gas and power deregulation, marketing, extensive data analytics disciplines, and various managerial positions. Joe's responsibilities include sales, market analysis, project management, feasibility analysis, green energy initiatives, and development of pipeline infrastructure and energy supply projects. Joe graduated from Northeast Community College with an Associates of Applied Science degree in Electronics Technology.

We succeed by using a systematic and comprehensive approach to the 5 Principles of Energy Management. This holistic approach captures savings that are left on the table when companies segregate the management of these functions between departments such as operations, purchasing, finance and engineering.

EnerVantage collects information from these various departments and develops a comprehensive plan for each facility based on available energy options given the load profile, operational flexibility and risk tolerance of the client. We often will present the findings at a meeting of cross-functional team members and executive management. After a recommended approach is approved, EnerVantage can facilitate implementation to ensure objectivity and completion to plan.