In business everything is negoitable including utility bill

A consultant to national account, commercial, industrial and institutional clients on financial and technical issues related to electric, gas, and water utilities.  He develops energy management strategies for clients and has prepared them for electric and gas deregulation.  His efforts have reduced clients’ energy costs by lowering energy consumption, tariff & contract negotiation, and competition in deregulated markets.  Mr. Segars has 26 years experience in the utility industry.  Currently, he consults for Expo Energy & Environmental, Inc. and is a principal of Consensus Energy, LLC, a firm that implements energy efficiency concepts.  Prior to consulting, he worked 12 years at Southern Company as a National Account Manager and a Power Sales Representative. 

Mr. Segars has won several industry awards for projects to improve energy efficiency.  In addition, he has made presentations and been recognized in publications on energy topics and the decision to outsource energy consulting services.  In 2007, he testified as an expert witness on behalf of a customer group in the Georgia Power Rate Case.  His education includes an MBA and MS in Marketing from Georgia State University and BS in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech.  He has earned the designation of Certified Energy Manager from the Association of Energy Engineers. 

On a personal level, Mr. Segars is a passionate advocate for the environment and young people.  He serves as the chairperson of the Green Team at his church and as a Scoutmaster for a local Boy Scout troop.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys camping, hiking and kayaking.  He has been married to his lovely Wanda for 29 years and they have one son, who is a freshman at Georgia Tech.