Since 1999, Comfort Profit Consulting, Inc. has identified over $100 million in savings for our clients. Led by Dan Comfort, our team and strategic partners increase your cash position and improve operational efficiencies with no out-of-pocket expense. Use these articles as a resource to uncover cost-saving opportunities, better understand your utility and operational expenses, and make informed decisions that strengthen your bottom line. When you’re ready to take the next step, contact our team for a no-cost consultation.
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Transform Your Benefits Program And Turn Payroll Taxes into Wellness Funding
For HR professionals and business leaders, there’s a growing challenge: how do you offer competitive benefits without stretching the budget? The answer might surprise you! You already have the funding. You’re just not using it the right way yet.
Through a unique, fully-funded benefits model, Comfort Profit Consulting helps businesses transform their employee benefits offerings using payroll tax savings, without increasing spend or slashing margins.
2026/27 PJM Capacity Prices Just Hit a Record High. Here’s What It Means for Your Energy Bill and How to Fight Back
PJM’s capacity prices have been on the rise. Recent base residual auction results for the 2026/27 delivery year just increased by an additional 22%. Previous auction prices for the 2025/26 delivery year had already skyrocketed by nearly 500%, driving up electricity bills for consumers throughout the region. For commercial and industrial customers located on the PJM grid (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois), energy prices are about to get higher. In this article, we will outline why PJM capacity prices are going up again, what this means for your electric bill in the years to come, and various strategies for combating rising costs.
The HR Win-Win: Boost Morale and Cut Costs With This Fully-Funded Benefits Program
In today’s labor market, HR leaders are under more pressure than ever to attract and retain talent while staying within strict budget constraints. Employees want more support for their mental health, financial wellbeing, and overall wellness, but most HR departments don’t have the funds to expand their benefits packages. That’s where Comfort Profit Consulting comes in, offering a no-net-cost solution that helps HR teams deliver impactful benefits without increasing their budget.
Does Your Electricity Supply Contract Include Bi-Lateral Capacity True-Up? Here’s Why This Is More Important Than Ever Before
In today’s volatile electricity markets, commercial and industrial energy buyers need more than just a good price, they need the right contract structure. One often-overlooked clause in electricity supply agreements can cost, or save, businesses tens of thousands of dollars over the life of a contract: the bi-lateral capacity true-up. With PJM’s recent capacity price hikes and a new cap-and-collar mechanism in place through 2028, understanding this clause has never been more critical.
Peak Shaving 101: Here’s How You Can Drastically Reduce Your Commercial Power Bills
Electricity costs are climbing rapidly across the PJM territory, putting pressure on commercial and industrial (C&I) customers to take control of their energy spending. One of the most powerful ways to reduce electricity costs is by targeting peak demand, the times when your facility’s energy use is at its highest. This strategy, known as peak shaving, can significantly lower future capacity charges and protect your bottom line. In this article, we’ll explain how peak shaving works, why it’s especially important now, and simple ways your business can implement it.
Demand Response: What Is It and How Can It Help Me Reduce My Electricity Costs
As energy prices continue to rise across the PJM Interconnection, many commercial and industrial (C&I) energy users are feeling the pinch, especially when it comes to capacity charges. One of the most effective ways to offset these rising costs is by participating in a demand response program. If you’re a business in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., or Ohio, this could be the cost-saving opportunity you’ve been looking for.
Why It’s Time to Replace Your POTS Lines With VoIP
For decades, Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines served as the backbone of business communication, from fire panels and fax machines to elevators and point-of-sale systems. But as the telecom industry modernizes and copper networks are decommissioned across the U.S., the POTS era is coming to an end.
A Smarter Way to Enhance Employee Benefits While Saving Money
As healthcare costs rise and employee expectations evolve, businesses are under pressure to offer better benefits without increasing expenses. Comfort Profit Consulting is now offering a no-net-cost Preventative Care and Financial Wellness Program that improves employee wellbeing, reduces absenteeism, and creates employer tax savings, all without adding to payroll costs.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Capacity Tag to Combat Rising Electricity Prices in PJM
With PJM Interconnection’s capacity prices spiking nearly 900% for the 2025/2026 delivery year and remaining elevated through at least 2028, commercial and industrial energy users are facing a serious challenge: sharply rising electricity bills. While many businesses have little control over wholesale market prices, they do have the ability to reduce the impact of those prices—specifically by lowering their capacity tag, or Peak Load Contribution (PLC).
