Sun shines on ‘green rate,’ solar project
Traverse City put their money where they live!
The city will pay an extra 0.2 cents per kilowatt-hour for all municipal operations. That amount represents the difference between the cost of the solar array’s energy and the utility’s avoided cost in buying it. TCL&P will adjust the surcharge every year of the 20-year, fixed contract, and the surcharge could become a credit if prices for power on the open market rise.
Realgy applauds the City’s goal to power all government operation with renewable energy by 2020.
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.
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DOE EIA Weekly Gas Storage Report
Working gas in storage was 3,155 Bcf as of Friday, August 25, 2017, according to EIA estimates.
This represents a net increase of 30 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 239 Bcf less than last year at this time and 8 Bcf above the five-year average of 3,147 Bcf. At 3,155 Bcf, total working gas is within the five-year historical range.
Batteries Can Cut Power Bills for 5 Million U.S. Businesses
Electric utilities are shifting the cost of supplying on-demand power to the consumer. That is, if you occasionally turn on a large motor or appliance, it will cost you more under most utilities tariffs. Demand is a measure of how often you run at peak power use compared to your normal usage amount.
However, as the price declines and the power increases for battery technology, their use in business will grow.
If utilities increase demand charges, batteries will play a role in reducing your costs.
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.
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Alternative electric supplier uses ‘deceptive’ practices, lawsuit claims
The Illinois Attorney General is actively investigating and prosecuting deceptive practices of energy marketers. NY is cracking down as well. Realgy welcomes such investigations and inquiries.
Consumer abuse and misleading statements we hear about every day include:
- Customers being sold a fixed price that expires after one month to be replaced with a “market based variable rate” which is above the utilities default service.
- A fixed price that is so far above the utilities price it could never provide savings to a customer.
- Cancellation fee(s) that are intended to prevent a customer from switching away from a marketer; not to recover any legitimate cost.
Realgy helps alleviate such abuse and misleading sales tactics every day:
- Realgy’s pricing is routinely below the utilities we supply for (such as Nipsco, ComEd, Ameren, Nicor, Peoples, North Shore and MidAmerican).
- Realgy’s energy cost is historically lower than other choice suppliers.
- Realgy offers residential fixed pricing ONLY for a season; thereby protecting the customer from any sudden price spike.
- Realgy is listed as a choice supplier on the utility’s website as well as with the public utilities commission.
Many calls that customers receive are from companies that will tell you their supply cost is lower but, that doesn’t always include extra portions that increase their actual rates. Realgy is honest and up front about what your costs will be and how you would see them appear on your bill. We clearly state how our program works for each customer and we make sure to answer any questions they may have. Realgy is proud to save our customer’s money on their utility supply.
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.
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DOE EIA Weekly Gas Storage Report
Working gas in storage was 3,125 Bcf as of Friday, August 18, 2017, according to EIA estimates.
This represents a net increase of 43 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 223 Bcf less than last year at this time and 45 Bcf above the five-year average of 3,080 Bcf. At 3,125 Bcf, total working gas is within the five-year historical range
Realgy Energy Services enters the Ohio market
Michael Vrtis, President of Realgy Energy Services (RES) recently announced the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has authorized the company’s expansion into Ohio. RES is now an Energy Choice supplier for Duke Energy customers in Ohio. Residential and commercial accounts will now be able to receive both their natural gas and electric supply from Realgy.
Before entering into a new market, Realgy considers several matters.
“Above all, we make sure we can help customers save money in each utility area. We perform detailed evaluations over the course of about a year. Generally, we expand due to the demand of existing customers, as was the case for serving the Duke Energy area in Ohio.” -Michael Vrtis
Realgy is excited about the expansion of their service. With this program, customers will be able to save money on the supply portion of their utility bills.
Additional Ohio utilities RES is approved for and will begin serving:
- The Ohio Edison Company
- The Toledo Edison Company
- The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company
PUCO also granted authorization to RES to serve in the following areas:
- Columbia Gas of Ohio
- Dayton Power and Light (DPL)
- Dominion East Ohio
- American Electric Power (AEP)
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, 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.
DOE EIA Weekly Gas Storage Report
Working gas in storage was 3,082 Bcf as of Friday, August 11, 2017, according to EIA estimates.
This represents a net increase of 53 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 254 Bcf less than last year at this time and 55 Bcf above the five-year average of 3,027 Bcf. At 3,082 Bcf, total working gas is within the five-year historical range.
Ameren request for lower energy efficiency targets stokes division in Illinois
When does negotiating STOP and work begins? Perhaps after you sign the agreement? NOT if you are Ameren. They want to amend an agreement that took 2 years and countless parties to negotiate. Ameren agreed to reduce emissions to help lower consumer’s energy bills and reduce climate change. They still want to be paid if they achieve their goals but, they want them lower.
In looking to reduce energy efficiency goals, Ameren is trying to create separation between Chicago issues and downstate issues; arguing that Chicago bureaucrats don’t know downstate Illinois. This might be fair if it WASN’T for the FACT that Ameren negotiated these goals with downstate bureaucrats.
Also, isn’t saving money and reducing greenhouse gases going to affect both Chicago and downstate the same?
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan and Indiana. 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.
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Fast ways to cut your home energy bills
Now that we’ve gotten some of the warmer days this year under our belt, you may have experienced some utility bill increases. Due to the heat, more electricity is being used. Luckily, Realgy helps save you money on your supply. If you’re looking to keep your bill even lower, you might want to follow some of these energy saving tips.
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan and Indiana. 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.
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http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/12/fast-ways-to-cut-your-home-energy-bills.html
As Kansas utility pursues surcharge on solar customers, advocates want more data
The Kansas Corporation Commission has been looking at the rate design for distributed-generation customers. They are considering a demand fee to be added onto customer bills by the utility company. Various utilities nationwide state that solar customers reduce the power they purchase and no longer pay their total share of costs. Studies funded by utilities have shown this outcome. However, independent studies conclude that these customers pay for more than their expenses. Advocates believe more data is necessary to come to an agreement about what expenses are being covered and how to handle those that are not.
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan and Indiana. 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.
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