AUSenergy News Update 04/23/2014
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Champaign city officials will decide whether to continue with municipal electric aggregation program, NYISO electricity prices could increase due to “new capacity zone”, and Oak Park residents angered over Village Board decision to ditch green power. City officials will decide whether to continue with municipal electric aggregation program Summary: City […]
AUSenergy News Update 04/15/2014
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Oak Park, IL. opts for an electricity supply contract without “green” power, erroneous letters creates confusion amongst Northwester Electric Aggregation Consortium residents, and Alternative Utility Services, Inc. is issued gas service license in Pennsylvania. Oak Park, IL opts for electricity supply contract without “green” power Summary: Oak Park’s current electricity […]
AUSenergy News Update 03/26/2014
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Gas utilities warn of 30-37% increase in default service rate, Tinley Park electricity savings may shrink, and some Pennsylvania customers on fixed-rate plans still see higher electricity bills. Gas Utilities Warn of 30-37% Increase in Default Service Rate Summary: North Shore and Peoples Gas warn Illinois customers about substantial increases […]
AUSenergy News Update 03/11/2014
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: New Integrys deal raises Chicago residential electric bills up to 18% in June, Orland Park electric aggregation rates could jump by 33% in June, and Vernon Hills and six other towns select new power provider. New Integrys deal raises Chicago residential electric bills up to 18% in June Summary: Chicago […]
AUSenergy News Update 03/04/2014
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Utilities are pushing for new energy storage technology, Batavia’s electricity rates could rise by as much as 16%, and ComEd will speed up its smart meter rollout. Utilities are pushing for new energy storage technology Summary: California is currently the only U.S. state requiring utilities to add energy storage systems. […]
AUSenergy News Update 01/27/2014
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: PJM requests lifting of $1,000 Price Cap, the majority of U.S. Mayors surveyed anticipate future energy efficiency projects for their communities, and the ABACCUS 2014 report has been released. PJM requests lifting of $1,000 Price Cap Summary: In wake of the most recent cold spell hitting much of the PJM […]
AUSenergy News Update 12/26/2013
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: A new capacity mandate could raise Texas’ retail electricity prices, the ICC approves new electric delivery rates for ComEd, and the 2014-15 IPA Electricity Procurement Plan is approved by the ICC. New Electric Delivery Rates for ComEd Approved by ICC Summary:The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved a 17% increase […]
AUSenergy News Update: 12/04/2013
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Retail natural gas companies in Illinois are hoping to follow electricity’s example, over 3 million Illinois electricity customers have switched to competitive suppliers, and the importance of residential demand response is neatly displayed in an infographic. Retail Natural Gas Firms Press Lawmakers to Allow Municipal Natural Gas Aggregation Summary: The […]