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UtilityRisk AI
National 1 Energy

About
UtilityRisk AI

UtilityRisk AI is a division of National 1 Energy — a C-Suite energy advisory firm empowering Texas business owners and executives with AI-powered utility cost risk intelligence.

We specialize in helping high kilowatt and megawatt usage accounts understand their exposure to rising Texas electricity costs and take decisive action through strategic procurement, hedging, and 3rd-party solutions.

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4
Countries
Canada, France, UK, USA
1.5M+
Customers Built
Over 23 years of operations
933M+
kWh Under Management
Annual energy portfolio
32 yrs
Combined Experience
Energy & utility markets

Our Mission

Empowering Texas Businesses with AI-Driven Energy Intelligence

Texas businesses are facing a critical inflection point. With 142 new data center projects underway, 500,000 new residents arriving annually, and a $65 billion ERCOT grid build-out adding directly to the cost per kWh — electricity rates are projected to reach $0.25–$0.30/kWh by 2026–2032.

Our mission is to give every qualifying Texas business owner and C-suite executive the same AI-powered intelligence that Fortune 500 companies use — so they can make informed, proactive decisions about their utility costs before the market forces their hand.

  • Clear, data-driven utility risk exposure analysis
  • Actionable 3rd-party solutions and procurement strategies
  • Personalized 10-year cost projections (2026–2036)
  • Advocacy for your utility goals and objectives
  • No long-term commitment required to participate

UtilityRisk AI

AI Study & Risk Assessment Division

Our AI-powered platform analyzes 50+ market indicators — population growth, LNG pricing, AI workload index, data center construction rates, and renewable penetration — to generate personalized utility risk reports for Texas businesses.

National 1 Energy

Third Party Energy Procurement Source

National 1 Energy manages 933,872,252 kWh annually across Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and beyond. We specialize in high kW and megawatt usage accounts, with 70+ municipal and city accounts under management.

Leadership

Meet the Team

Decades of combined experience in energy deregulation, utility procurement, and international business development.

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Mr. Mark Allen

Principal / Business Manager — Corporate Accounts Specialist

Energy Management & Architecture Expert

Career Highlights

AI utility risk analyst expert. Managed over 250 large accounts. Extensive experience in analyzing and strategizing to measure risk and provide strategic procurement planning for businesses. Expert in working with C-level officers and business owners to minimize time obligation and enhance their knowledge and strategy abilities as CEOs, CFOs, and business owners. 12 years experience as commercial corporate client account manager, solutions and technology expert in energy management — specializing in multi-state corporate procurements.
17 years Owner / GM of design/build architectural firm and construction company. Opened a new division in 2010 offering renewable energy analysis, design, installations, and energy grants.
6 years as VP and Director of Architecture — project design, construction documents and engineering, business development and marketing, managed architects and engineers.
Architecture and marketing, University of Texas Arlington; graduate studies in anthropology at UTA and SMU.
Past member in good standing: American Institute of Architects, Texas Society of Architects, US Green Building Council, American Solar Energy Society, and American Wind Energy Association.
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Bret Kortkamp

National Director — Commercial

Bachelor of Business, UCLA

A sales specialist in finance and accounting within the utility industry, Bret brings 13 years of US deregulated utility sector experience combined with deep international business development expertise across Asia Pacific.

Career Highlights

Bachelor of Business — University of California, Los Angeles
13 years of experience in the US deregulated utility sector
8 years as International Business Development Manager, Asia Pacific (Melbourne)
7 years in retail banking as Senior Sales Officer at Wells Fargo Bank
Specializations: lending, compliance, and analytics
Finance and accounting specialist within the utility industry

Our Reach

Markets & Regions Served

National 1 Energy operates across deregulated markets in the US and internationally, with a primary focus on Texas businesses.

Texas (Primary)

  • DFW Metroplex
  • Lubbock & West Texas
  • Austin Corridor
  • East Texas
  • Houston

Midwest & Northeast

  • Illinois
  • Pennsylvania
  • Maryland
  • New York
  • New Jersey

International

  • Canada (5 years)
  • United Kingdom (6 years)
  • France (1 year)
  • Australia (Melbourne)
  • Asia Pacific

Industries

  • Manufacturing & Industrial
  • Oil & Gas Operations
  • Municipal Accounts
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Hospitality & Retail

Ready to Get Started?

Join the AI Study —
Free for Qualifying Businesses

Register today and receive your personalized utility risk calculus within 4 weeks. No long-term commitment required.

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