The State of Retail Energy Partnerships, with Raj Bazaj Ep # 31

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices host John Failla speaks with Raj Bazaj, Executive Director of Solution Sales at Constellation. John and Raj discuss the future of retail energy partnerships and the impact that has on the energy industry. Listen to hear Raj share his personal insights on sustainability and energy solutions in retail environments. This episode is made in partnership with Constellation. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Raj Bazaj’s work at Constellation [2:29] What do today’s customers want in a business relationship? [4:22] Using analytics to track fluctuations [9:58] Ways retail companies are evolving [14:15] How is Constellation thriving? [16:50] Constellation’s integrated product portfolio [22:00] What should customers be thinking about? [27:18] Raj’s passion for retail energy [30:58] Click here for detailed show notes Resources & People Mentioned Blackrock’s annual letter to CEOs Constellation Technology ventures Connect with Raj Bazaj Raj Bazaj LinkedIn Constellation on Twitter Learn more about Raj Bazaj  Profile  Raj manages a team at Constellation that works with a diverse group of customers assisting them in implementing solutions to help address the major shifts going on in the energy industry including sustainability, demand reduction, data analytics, and overall cost optimization.  Professional History  Raj has worked in the chemical and energy industries across a wide range of roles. He began his career in the chemical industry working with multi-national companies Bayer, Cytec Industries, and American Cyanamid. Roles included R&D, marketing, and sales before being promoted to the Director of Marketing for NAFTA where he also managed the Export and Resale sales channels. Responsibilities included managing the P&L and developing short- and long-term strategy including the production of chemicals manufactured in the U.S for export overseas. Raj started his energy career with WPS Energy Services (later Integrys) in 2005 as the Managing Director for retail power and gas sales. The business was acquired by Constellation in 2014. Most recently Raj led the effort to develop a multi-year partnership agreement with the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village. The agreement recognizes Constellation as the official energy provider and provides exclusive naming rights for the Constellation Center for Excellence, a key component of the development project underway in Canton, OH. As a member of the White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), Raj has attended Leadership summits at the White House under both the Obama and Trump administrations. The initiative focuses on several key areas including education, career development, business, jobs, immigration, health care, housing, and workforce leadership. Education  Raj holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona and an Executive MBA from the University of Connecticut. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next edition of the SED Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum taking place on December 7-11, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at [email protected]" Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com