• Engie released its 2026 North American Business Energy Census, signaling a shift toward more strategic energy procurement amid higher costs.
• 48% of aggregators, brokers, consultants said energy has become more strategic, up from 38% in 2025.
• Respondents expect higher power, natural gas prices, with volatility increasingly viewed as structural.
• 73% indicated willingness to pay a premium for renewables, with tighter focus on cost, speed to market, reliability.
• Fewer respondents flagged major hits to M&A or expansion plans, pointing to adaptation rather than pullbacks despite rising energy prices.

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