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DETROIT, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A report released today concludes that raising the current 10% cap on competitive electricity in Michigan will lower electric costs for businesses and consumers, stimulating economic growth and creating thousands of new jobs for Michigan residents. The report, "Retail Electric Competition in Michigan: Growing Michigan's Economic Garden," prepared by Dr. Jonathan Lesser, President of Continental Economics, Inc. and sponsored by Energy Choice...
PRESTON, England, August 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy firms are reaping the rewards whilst customers are paying even higher energy bills, according to a new study. Centrica, the owners of British Gas, have announced that there has been a 23% rise in profits at British Gas, which amount to GBP345million. This increase has left customers angered as they feel that their high energy bills have contributed to the company's healthy profit. Not only...
Consumers in states with deregulated energy compare local electricity and gas companies. Allen, TX (PRWEB) July 31, 2012 Shop My Power makes it easy for consumers in Texas and Pennsylvania to shop for and compare electricity and gas companies based on their specific needs. Shop My Power is a non-biased comparison tool that allows consumers to search and compare dozens of electricity and gas companies and hundreds of product offerings by zip code. Consumers in states with deregulated...
A new, simple yet proven energy savings device opens the doors for doing business in all states, not just those already deregulated for energy. Working from home in the energy sector presents a unique opportunity in deregulated states as there is nothing to sell, since almost everyone is an existing energy customer. This device provides a point of entry to those working from home in every state while waiting for energy deregulation to expand to all states. Freedomfflow LLC is announcing...
CINCINNATI, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Ohio (NYSE: DUK) today filed a notice with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) of its intention to request an increase in the distribution rates customers pay for electric service by $86 million, and for natural gas service by $44 million. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20040414/DUKEENERGYLOGO ) If approved, revised rates are expected to be implemented in early 2013. Duke Energy Ohio is required to...
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Background: Following is a statement by David Blackmon, Texas state lead for America's Natural Gas Alliance, on the decision by the state's Public Utility Commission and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to turn to Texas natural gas for added power generation. "America's Natural Gas Alliance commends the Public Utility Commission and ERCOT for looking to Texas natural gas to address the timely need for additional power generation...
Higher Electric Rates in Northeast and California Offset by Less Use COLORADO SPRINGS, Co., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Most below-average income households pay around $2.50 daily for all their home's electricity, despite the widespread perception that electric bills are high and always heading higher. Addressing the electricity industry's annual convention today, Steve Mitnick of Build Energy America released the research group's latest report, "Electric Values." The report...
ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Electric Utilities customers will have a new price to compare starting June 1 to help them shop among competitive electricity suppliers. The new price to compare for residential customers will be 8.77 cents per kilowatt-hour, a decrease from the current 9.27 cents per kilowatt-hour. A typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month could save about $5 monthly and possibly save even more by shopping with alternative suppliers....
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Power today announced a new, and very affordable twenty-four month fixed residential electricity rate plan. This new fixed rate energy plan provides more value and choice for Texas Power customers who want the benefits of fixed rate pricing for a longer term to more accurately match their needs. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080603/LATU075LOGO) "Our customers asked us for more choices, and we listen to our customers," said Tim...
ALLENTOWN, Pa., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PPL Electric Utilities on Thursday (10/8) completed its sixth and final competitive electricity purchase for 2010. This helps to fulfill the company's requirement for purchasing electricity in the wholesale market for its customers who do not choose an alternative supplier. As a result of blending prices in contracts from all six solicitations, the bill for an average residential customer who chooses not to shop will increase about 29.7...
