Understanding the Impact of Network Integrated Transmission Services (NITS) on Energy Costs
Understanding the Impact of Network Integrated Transmission Services (NITS) on Energy Costs Introduction: As electricity markets evolve and supply demands grow, understanding the role of transmission services is essential for grasping how electricity costs are shaped. Transmission costs make up the largest portion of wholesale power, outside of the energy itself. The figure below provides […]
For Immediate Release: Electric and Gas Aggregator in VA
DELAVAN, WISCONSIN – In a positive move for industrial and commercial businesses across the state of Virginia, Alternative Utility Services, Inc. (AUS Energy) has been granted licensing as both an electricity and a natural gas aggregator by the Virginia State Corporation Commission. The licensing acknowledges that AUS Energy has demonstrated both the technical and financial capability […]
AUSenergy News Update 05/27/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Cheap emissions credits allow coal plants to pollute, Vampire power costs Americans billions each year and Utilities could create further divide between industrial and residential users. Cheap emissions credits allow coal plants to pollute, worsening NJ air quality Summary: Coal Plants in New Jersey have been turning off their pollution […]
For Immediate Release: Alternative Utility Services Now Offering Solar
Alternative Utility Services, Inc. offers clients solar opportunities through Community Green Energy LLC; developing renewable energy projects nationwide. May 13, 2015 – Alternative Utility Services (AUS), a national energy and sustainability consulting firm, has added solar to its long list of energy services. In conjunction with renewable energy developer, Community Green Energy (CGE), AUS provides […]
AUSenergy News Update 05/12/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Mandatory Benchmarking in Atlanta, EPA Backup Generator Rule Ends, and Eight D.C. Buildings to Use Energy Management Systems. Atlanta Mandates Building Energy Benchmarking Summary: Under the Atlanta Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance, the city will collect energy benchmarking data and require periodic energy audits and potential improvements to existing building […]
AUSenergy News Update 05/05/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Failures in transmission planning and how to fix them, Supreme Court to hear FERC Order 745 case over demand response, and Natural gas futures drop. 3 serious failures in transmission planning and how to fix them Summary: With increasing policy pressure driving a transition in the U.S. generation mix toward […]
AUSenergy News Update 04/21/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Utilities versus consumers in MI deregulation wars, ComEd supply rates to decrease 6/1, and the coal wars rage on. Michigan hearing pits utilities against consumer advocates in deregulation battle Summary: The Michigan House Energy Policy Committee in session this week over a proposal to do away with the state’s partially […]
AUSenergy News Update 04/14/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Chicago extends benchmarking deadline, More utilities seeking fixed fee hikes, FERC approves Integrys/We Energies merger, and Six natural gas plants to replace Ohio coal generators Chicago Energy Benchmarking Summary: The City of Chicago has extended the submission deadline for 2015 energy benchmarking. All completed benchmarking submissions received by August 1st, […]
AUSenergy News Update 03/31/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Switching suppliers causes retroactive rate hike for some, PaG&E to pay $2.3M more in refunds over electricity rate hikes, and Wisconsin PSC endorses controversial power transmission project. Obscure regulation causes retroactive rate hike when some electricity customers switch suppliers Summary: In 2000, shortly after Massachusetts allowed competition among electricity suppliers, […]
AUSenergy News Update 02/23/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Distribution automation becoming critical for utilities, ComEd, Ameren urged to offer time-of-use pricing, Supreme Court asked to hear appeal of FERC Order 745. Distribution automation quickly becoming critical for utilities Summary: With power interruptions resulting in losses of up to $150 billion annually, utilities worldwide are turning to advanced automated […]