Energy Efficiency
Blog Post
April 15, 2019
Maryland’s New Clean Energy Bill Is Not That Clean
As one of the early adopters of the renewable portfolio standing (RPS), Maryland has always been on the forefront of encouraging clean energy. Similar to Washington D.C. and New York, the state approved a bill March 8th that would require…
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Utilities Expense & Data Management
Blog Post
April 1, 2019
Energy Sales Tax Exemption Discontinued in New York State FY2020 Budget
Congestion pricing, mansion tax, and a ban on plastic bags – but what isn’t making headline news is the discontinuation of the sales tax exemption on non-residential transmission and distribution of gas and electricity when customers buy from an ESCO. …
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Procurement & Energy Risk
Blog Post
March 13, 2019
How Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Subsidy Would Affect Customers and Utilities
Pennsylvania, as the second largest nuclear-power-producing state, is looking for legislative help to keep its five nuclear power plants operational for the upcoming years. Neighboring states such as New Jersey and New York, along with Illinois and Connecticut, have already…
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Procurement & Energy Risk
Blog Post
February 20, 2019
What’s in a supply price? Explaining PJM pricing components
There are currently ten Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO) in the United States which coordinate, control, and monitor multi-state electric grids. The PJM RTO covers Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. Within an RTO,…
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Procurement & Energy Risk
Blog Post
February 13, 2019
How the Green New Deal Would Change the Energy Industry
In 2016, nearly 200 countries voluntarily signed the Paris Agreement to pledge carbon emissions reductions to keep the global average temperature increase below 2° C above pre-industrial levels. Former President Barack Obama pledged to reduce US emissions around 27% below…
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Budgeting
Blog Post
February 6, 2019
Explaining Budget Variances
A budget variance is the difference between the amount you budgeted for and the actual amount spent. When preparing energy budgets, it is practically impossible to be “right on the money;” therefore resulting in a budget surplus or deficit. The…
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Procurement & Energy Risk
Blog Post
February 4, 2019
Con Ed Files Rate Case for 2020 – Seeks 8.6% and 14.5% Increases for Electric and Gas
This past Thursday, Con Edison submitted its rate case for 2020 seeking delivery rate increases of 8.6% and 14.5% for electric and natural gas service, respectively. Actual rate increases will vary by rate class, residential vs. commercial, and an account’s…
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Procurement & Energy Risk
Blog Post
January 31, 2019
What’s in a Supply Price? Explaining NYISO pricing components
There are five competitive Independent System Operator (ISO) markets in the U.S, which coordinate and control the operation of the electrical system in one or multiple states. NYISO is the ISO for New York State. Within an ISO, there are…
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Procurement & Energy Risk
Blog Post
January 29, 2019
Washington D.C.’s Latest Energy Mandate Will Change the Future of Buildings, Energy Supply and Transportation in the District
As federal government action on climate change has stalled with the current administration, many cities and local governments are embarking on their own initiative to combat the change. Washington D.C. is the latest in a growing list of around 100…
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