AUSenergy News Update 07/07/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: California mandates major residential electric rate reform, ConEd proposes to bundle services, and Gas plant new milestone for NE Minnesota power. California regulators mandate major residential electric rate reform Summary: This past Friday, the California Public Utilities Commission passed a major residential electric rate reform plan, voting unanimously to change […]
For Immediate Release: Electricity Broker in DC
Energy brokerage company, Alternative Utility Services, Inc. (AUS) is approved to operate in the District of Columbia as an aggregator/broker of electricity. Alternative Utility Services, Inc. (AUS) is now approved to function as an electricity supplier in the District of Columbia under order No. 17747 and filed with Formal Case No. EA 2014-20. D.C. Official […]
AUSenergy News Update 01/13/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Southeast utility reserve margins called into question, East Coast power prices surge as cold weather moves in, and New Mexico regulators review PNM plan. Activists push for new RTO as Southeast utility reserve margins called into question Summary: A North Carolina group has asked federal regulators to investigate Duke Energy, […]
AUSenergy News Update 12/23/2014
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: NYMEX January closes down 17.8 cents, EPA CO2 rules could boost nuclear power, Maryland hearing to question if suppliers’ provided “misleading” information. NYMEX January closes down 17.8 cents at $3.464/MMBtu Summary: The NYMEX January natural gas futures contract fell 17.8 cents to settle Friday at $3.464/MMBtu on moderate weather forecasts […]
AUSenergy News Update 12/09/2014
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: BP continues to cut jobs as oil prices drop, PJM reviews EPA ruling on reducing CO2 emissions, IL Senate approves electric rate hike. BP intensifies job cuts in response to oil price drop Summary: Major cuts continue to be made in BP staffing, as a result of the recent fall […]
For Immediate Release: AUS certified in Delaware
Energy brokerage company, Alternative Utility Services, Inc. (AUS), now certified as a Broker for electricity services in Delaware. Alternative Utility Services, Inc. (AUS) has been issued a certificate to do business and operate as an ‘Electric Supplier’ (Broker) within the state of Delaware; originally filed under PSC docket #14-0233, and approved under commission order No. […]
AUSenergy News Update 12/03/2014
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: New source of oil in Mexico’s region of the Gulf, FERC approves settlement over 2011 blackout, and more class action suits leveled against retail suppliers. New Frontiers: Tapping Mexico’s Gulf of Mexico oil reserves Summary: Mexico enters the oil industry with Pemex looking to drill in unexplored deep-water areas of the […]
AUSenergy News Update 11/25/2014
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Record-setting cold temperatures set new PJM record for Nov., Variable-rate electricity contracts prove costly in PA, Maryland proposes better advance notice for rate changes, Demand Response gets a thumbs up in new Senate bill. Cold sets new November Record in PJM Summary: Last week’s cold spell set a new record […]
AUSenergy News Update 09/03/2014
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: State of Maine warns electric and phone customers of variable rates, electricity bills in Machesney Park Illinois will rise, and Duke Energy refund angers customers further. State of Maine warns customers of variable rates Summary: According to the Maine Public Utilities Commission, about 200,000 electricity and phone service customers have […]
AUSenergy News Update 06/05/2014
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Higher summer temperatures mean higher electric bills, U.S. Court of Appeals vacates FERC Order 745, and EPA releases proposed rules for US carbon emissions. Higher summer temperatures mean higher electric bills Summary: Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers to look for ways to conserve energy in anticipation of the […]