US Solar Tariff Impact
It’s been about a year since Trump enacted a 30% tariff on solar imports to the US. Although it is set to last 4 years, each year is planned to decrease by 5%; in 2021 the tariff will be 15%. Hopes to benefit domestic manufacturers and residential solar projects are among the expected advantages. However, the high rate caused large scale developers to pause or cancel planned projects of $2.5 billion. This hold on utility scale arrays could dent advances the US made using these renewable sources. Research also shows the average consumer had a price increase for a standard system. Preceding the tariff’s implementation, costs had been falling. They are again decreasing but, at a lower rate. Ideally, the hope is to get back on track to at least the rate of decline prior to the tariff.
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. We offer Service Plans that will provide electric and natural gas at wholesale pricing direct to customers without any utility markup. Our Service Plans work with the local utility to provide seamless service and annual energy savings. Service Plans include Guaranteed SavingsTM, ManagedPriceTM, ManagedGreenTM Index, Fixed and PriceAssuranceTM.
Realgy owns and operates 7 solar plants in Illinois and is looking to invest in additional locations.
Additional information:
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/trump-issues-30-tariff-on-solar-panel-imports/515265/
https://news.energysage.com/2018-us-solar-tariff-impact-prices/
Make A Flu Shot Your Halloween Tradition
For everything there is a season…
Halloween, in addition to costumes and candy should include a flu shot.
As the following article explains, it will maximize its effectiveness just as flu season peaks… being unprotected at peak flu season; now that’s scary!
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. We offer Service Plans that will provide electric and natural gas at wholesale pricing direct to customers without any utility markup. Our Service Plans work with the local utility to provide seamless service and annual energy savings. Service Plans include Guaranteed SavingsTM, ManagedPriceTM, ManagedGreenTM Index, Fixed and PriceAssuranceTM.
Realgy owns and operates 7 solar plants in Illinois and is looking to invest in additional locations.
Additional Information:
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/make-a-flu-shot-your-halloween-tradition/
Trialing Ringless Voicemails
PRESS RELEASE
TRIALING RINGLESS VOICEMAILS
18 May 2018 | By: Realgy, LLC
Constant advancements in technology occur every day. Pushing the limits and creating solutions to make daily responsibilities more efficient are the norm. To spread knowledge about the Energy Choice Program in each state, Realgy is trialing a new system that does just that. We will be sending out Ringless Voicemails (RVMs) to potential customers. You may discover that you suddenly have a voice message without hearing the familiar sound of the phone ringing. Many companies have employed RVMs to generate and increase knowledge on various topics.
We want customers to know they have a choice on where their supply comes from and how much money Realgy can save them compared to the utility. We will begin with Indiana and the NIPSCO Choice Program. The message will be for NIPSCO customers that we have unsuccessfully attempted to reach and will direct customers to our site www.nipscochoiceprogram.com. It will state that you are eligible for a guaranteed savings and the average Realgy customer saves almost 19%.
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. We offer Service Plans that will provide electric and natural gas at wholesale pricing direct to customers without any utility markup. Our Service Plans work with the local utility to provide seamless service and annual energy savings. Service Plans include Guaranteed SavingsTM, ManagedPriceTM, ManagedGreenTM Index, Fixed and PriceAssuranceTM.
Realgy owns and operates 7 solar plants in Illinois and is looking to invest in additional locations.
DOE EIA Weekly Gas Storage Report
Working gas in storage was 2,866 Bcf as of Friday, September 28, 2018, according to EIA estimates.
This represents a net increase of 98 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 636 Bcf less than last year at this time and 607 Bcf below the five-year average of 3,473 Bcf. At 2,866 Bcf, total working gas is below the five-year historical range.
Eliminating coal-fired electricity generation
Actions taken by Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) to reduce their coal-fired generation are in place. The majority of NIPSCO’s coal plants will be retired in the next five years with no plan for future use. Coal is fading quickly into the past with the push towards using renewable energy and reducing carbon footprints. NIPSCO President, Violet Sistovaris said, “This creates a vision for the future that is better for our customers, and it’s consistent with our goal to transition to the best cost, cleanest electric supply mix available while maintaining reliability, diversity and flexibility for technology and market changes.”
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. We offer Service Plans that will provide electric and natural gas at wholesale pricing direct to customers without any utility markup. Our Service Plans work with the local utility to provide seamless service and annual energy savings. Service Plans include Guaranteed SavingsTM, ManagedPriceTM, ManagedGreenTM Index, Fixed and PriceAssuranceTM.
Realgy owns and operates 7 solar plants in Illinois and is looking to invest in additional locations.
Additional Information:
https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/nipsco-plan-would-eliminate-coal-fired-electricity-generation-within-years/article_269a1f6b-1a24-5180-976d-27a474d8ee47.html
PUCO to utilities: Share tax breaks with consumers
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio demands utilities share tax breaks with customers.
Like all big companies, utilities are a major beneficiary of the enacted tax law changes. Some estimate over $1.1 billion will be saved by utilities just this year.
Ohio regulators want to make sure that Ohio utilities return their gain to the people.
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. We offer Service Plans that will provide electric and natural gas at wholesale pricing direct to customers without any utility markup. Our Service Plans work with the local utility to provide seamless service and annual energy savings. Service Plans include Guaranteed SavingsTM, ManagedPriceTM, ManagedGreenTM Index, Fixed and PriceAssuranceTM.
Realgy owns and operates 7 solar plants in Illinois and is looking to invest in additional locations.
Additional Information:
http://www.cantonrep.com/news/20180119/puco-to-utilities-share-tax-breaks-with-consumers
DOE EIA Weekly Gas Storage Report
Working gas in storage was 2,768 Bcf as of Friday, September 21, 2018, according to EIA estimates.
This represents a net increase of 46 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 690 Bcf less than last year at this time and 621 Bcf below the five-year average of 3,389 Bcf. At 2,768 Bcf, total working gas is below the five-year historical range.
DOE EIA Weekly Gas Storage Report
Working gas in storage was 2,722 Bcf as of Friday, September 14, 2018, according to EIA estimates.
This represents a net increase of 86 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 672 Bcf less than last year at this time and 586 Bcf below the five-year average of 3,308 Bcf. At 2,722 Bcf, total working gas is below the five-year historical range.
Ohio’s PowerForward roadmap aims to shape the grid of the future
PowerForward, a report discussing the future of Ohio’s electric grid, was released by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). With modern technologies arising and current systems aging out, they believe an open, secure- access platform would benefit the state. This roadmap would be used to build a smarter electric grid to meet the needs of customers. PUCO hopes to ease billing accessibility, improve energy efficiency, inform customers about investments in renewable energy, and more. However, the plan is not without obstacles and the PowerForward roadmap will need to review those difficulties each step of the way.
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. We offer Service Plans that will provide electric and natural gas at wholesale pricing direct to customers without any utility markup. Our Service Plans work with the local utility to provide seamless service and annual energy savings. Service Plans include Guaranteed SavingsTM, ManagedPriceTM, ManagedGreenTM Index, Fixed and PriceAssuranceTM.
Realgy owns and operates 6 solar plants in Illinois and is looking to invest in additional locations.
Additional Information:
https://energynews.us/2018/09/19/midwest/ohios-powerforward-roadmap-aims-to-shape-the-grid-of-the-future/
Here’s where you’ll pay the most in electric bills
As summer winds down, many consumers are contemplating the season in more ways than one. Hopefully, wonderful experiences created fond memories to look back on. A slowly fading memory might be about the hottest season of the year causing high electric bills. Several components such as weather or natural resources cause each state in the USA to have a varying cost per kWh. Check out how your state holds up compared to the rest of the nation in the link below.
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. We offer Service Plans that will provide electric and natural gas at wholesale pricing direct to customers without any utility markup. Our Service Plans work with the local utility to provide seamless service and annual energy savings. Service Plans include Guaranteed SavingsTM, ManagedPriceTM, ManagedGreenTM Index, Fixed and PriceAssuranceTM.
Realgy owns and operates 6 solar plants in Illinois and is looking to invest in additional locations.
Additional Information:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/economy/2018/08/24/where-youll-pay-the-most-in-electric-bills/36600427/