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Contango in the Electric Markets: What It Means for Consumers
Electricity is one of the most important commodities in the world today. It powers homes, offices, and factories, and is an essential component of our daily lives. But electricity pricing can be unpredictable, and it is not always easy to understand why prices are...
The Difference Between Broker and Supplier – when not to shop
Energy brokers are service providers that help businesses find the most competitive prices for their energy needs. In a highly competitive market, they act as intermediaries between electricity and natural gas suppliers, helping customers get the best possible deals...
The imbedded carbon footprint of water and Steps to Reduce Your Water Sewer Bill with Zero Investment or Debt
As a consumer, we really don't think much about water- we simply turn on the faucet and water is magically there. Or push the button on the toilet and water comes rushing in to move the waste somewhere else. But pumping and treating water uses about 4% of all the...
Why your 2023 electric budget may be higher than expected
Many end-users (especially in Illinois) will experience higher electric costs in 2023 compared to previous years. There are several factors that are impacting this and more information on what you can do to combat it. Higher electric supply costs The wholesale cost...
The Role of Data in Commercial Energy Management
There are a number of elements that play a major role in commercial energy management today, and data is a vital piece of this puzzle. The use of data allows for numerous insights regarding your business's energy usage and controls alike, plus shows you where you need...
Questions to Ask a Commercial Solar Panel Provider
Over recent years, more and more businesses have begun to realize the potential benefits of installing a solar panel system on their buildings. From lowering operational costs and preventing major electrical outage issues to improving your carbon footprint and more,...
Upcoming Events
Alternative Utility Services Exhibiting at The Cooperator Chicagoland Expo October 7, 2021
DELAVAN, WISCONSIN – Alternative Utility Services, Inc. (AUS Energy) will be exhibiting at the Cooperator Expo Chicagoland, located at Navy Pier in Chicago on October 7, 2021. The Expo is known to be Chicagoland's biggest and best Condominium, Home Owners Association,...
AUS Partner OUS Capital Unveils Energy Savings as a Service at Wisconsin Energy Efficiency Expo
DELAVAN, WISCONSIN – Alternative Utility Services partner Onsite Utility Services Capital (OUS Capital), as a Silver Sponsor for the Wisconsin Chapter of Association of Energy Engineers (WAEE), will present their Energy Savings as a Service program on May 13th, 2019...
AUS Energy In the News
AUS turns 30!!
On May 3rd 1993, Alternative Utility Services, Inc. (AUS) was founded by Fritz Kreiss with his wife, Catherine McQueen. AUS was established to promote and install commercial Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, and marked the beginning of Fritz’s continuing...
Toilet replacement project conserves over 12 million gallons of water, increases Water Score 21 points
Delavan, Wisconsin – Alternative Utility Services, Inc. (AUS) quantifies the results of water conservation/toilet replacement project implemented to combat impending rate hike. Alternative Utility Services, Inc. (AUS) designed, implemented and financed a 2019 toilet...
Community Solar in Illinois expands under Climate and Equitable Jobs Act
Delavan, Wisconsin – Alternative Utility Services (“AUS”) supports the advancement of renewable energy in Illinois through the promotion of Community Solar participation. On September 15, 2021 Governor Pritzker signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act...
Alternative Utility Services Renewal Licenses Granted in Texas, New Jersey
Alternative Utility Services, Inc. has been granted the authority to continue operating as broker/consultant for electric procurement services to end-users of all sizes by the utility commissions in Texas and New Jersey. The rules for operating as utilities consultant...
The Role of Data in Commercial Energy Management
There are a number of elements that play a major role in commercial energy management today, and data is a vital piece of this puzzle. The use of data allows for numerous insights regarding your business's energy usage and controls alike, plus shows you where you need...
Questions to Ask a Commercial Solar Panel Provider
Over recent years, more and more businesses have begun to realize the potential benefits of installing a solar panel system on their buildings. From lowering operational costs and preventing major electrical outage issues to improving your carbon footprint and more,...

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