http://www.electricrates.us ElectricRates.us offers Electricity News, Electric Rate Comparison Info, Energy Industry Updates and Prices and Rates from Leading Electricity Service Utilities en-us Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:43:35 CDT Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:43:35 CDT http://www.electricrates.us/ ElectricRates.us offers Electricity News, Electric Rate Comparison Info, Energy Industry Updates and Prices and Rates from Leading Electricity Service Utilities Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:43:35 CDT http://www.electricrates.us/articles/99012/Deregulation-Affects-Electric-Rates-in-US... Electricity Rates can fluctuate widely within deregulated energy markets. While electric utilites previously held monopolies on the electricity service in a given area, retail electric providers are now popping up in the wake of deregulation in states like Texas, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. By looking at areas where deregulated energy marke... 2010-07-07 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/58173/Demand-Response-Programs... Address Peak Energy Use with Demand Response Programs Automated demand response programs will help monitor your company's facilities' energy consumption during peak demand periods. These programs are gaining popularity among enterprises as it helps in saving energy use and consequently results to monetary savings on operational costs. Such automat... 2010-03-29 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/55410/An-Energy-Audit-is-a-Valuable-Conservation-... As a home energy rating system professional, I am often asked by potential clients: What can I do to my house to make it more efficient? My answer is always the same: I have no idea. WHAT ABOUT: IT DEPENDS. Every property is unique with regard to energy efficiency. I can give you 100 tips to help your family change their energy-use habits, b... 2010-03-08 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/54765/United-States-Electric-Companies... United States electric companies by state. Alabama - AECO (Alabama Electric Company)Alabama Power, a part of the Southern Company ,PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, Inc., Wiregrass Electric Cooperative Alaska - Golden Valley Electric Association, Chugach Electric Association, Copper Valley Electric Association, Municipal Light & Power, Kodiak... 2010-03-01 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/54766/First-Energy-Angers-Customers... FirstEnergy Corp. customers irate over recent electricity rate hikes not only are complaining to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio about the company, but also are targeting the utility regulator itself. A customer e-mail campaign is under way to get the Ohio Inspector General involved, as a way to keep the heat turned up on the PUCO as well ... 2010-03-01 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/53726/Texas-Electricity-Market... Who's Who in the Texas Electricity Market Author: Bounce Energy The following subjects will be addressed and clarified to help all Texans better understand the nature of the Texas electricity market: * The Public Utility Commission of Texas and it's role in protecting your electricity rights, in addition to specific responsibilities and regulati... 2010-02-22 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/51350/UK-Energy-Suppliers--The-list-is-long-of-profitable-utilities... UK Energy Suppliers- The list is long of profitable utilities Author: Andrew Peterson Since the energy has been one of the vital factors in our lives, it is very obvious to search for good and reliable energy provider. This article takes a brief look on some of the popular utilities that are prevailing in the UK. It will certainly help those who ... 2010-02-02 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/51050/Nuclear-Energy... Nuclear Power: Friend or Foe? Author: dPi Energy You hear the word “nuclear” and all sorts of things come to mind––none of them good. Rogue nations enriching uranium to wipe out half the map…solid citizens carrying placards and chanting “No nukes!” as a radioactive generators threaten to be built in th... 2010-01-29 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/50955/Lowering-Your-Power-Bill-... 3 Secrets To Lowering Your Power Bill - Generating Electricity at Home Secret Number One: Change all your lighting. Instead of using traditional incandescent light bulbs, you should try CFL's (Compact Fluorescent Lights). Just implementing this one switch alone could save you a bunch on your bill. Not only that, but they last up to ten ti... 2010-01-27 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/49358/Electric-Rates-Set-To-Soar... Ten Reasons Why Electric Rates Will Soar in the Next Ten Years - It's Time For Home Solar EnergyBy John Dove The news today is full of grim stories about the world's growing energy problems. Is solar energy in your future? The sun's power is a free resource, available not only to utilities and big businesses -- but to the little guys as well. It's... 2010-01-15 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/47093/I'm-Not-Paying-My-Electric-Bill-Anymore-... I'm Not Paying My Electric Bill Anymore - I'm Going GreenBy Evan Fisher In your travels around the neighborhood have you seen those houses that have huge tinted windows in them? Have you been wondering why anyone would want such long tinted windows for? Chances are very good that they are not trying to be trendy they are capturing the solar rays t... 2009-12-23 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/46067/Power-Saver... The Power Saver - A Mysterious Piece of Equipment That Can Do a Lot of GoodBy Alen Katzos Did you know that you can purchase a power saver in order to save you money on your electric bills each month? Neither do most people. These devices are something that have gotten big in Europe, but have not quite come over to the United States yet. However, ... 2009-12-14 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/43193/Zero-Point-Magnetic-Power-Generators... Zero Point Magnetic Power GeneratorsBy Parker Garrett As winter approaches energy bills are going to be getting higher and higher, many people have trouble affording the cost to heat their homes and run all their appliances due to the high cost of energy from the electric company. This is why I believe that Zero Point Magnetic Power Generators are... 2009-11-17 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/40870/American-Electric-Power-Co.... American Electric Power Co. (AEP) Sunday forecast ongoing earnings of $2.80 to $3.20 a share and a 19% drop in capital spending for 2010, and said it was forming a new transmission company. Our earnings projections for 2010 are driven by new rate recovery activity underway in several jurisdictions across our service territories, an expected incre... 2009-11-01 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/22845/Wind-Power... Wind Power as a Viable Solution to Meeting Alternative Energy NeedsAlthough it is much less expensive to initially get hooked into the local electric company's grid than it is to set up and hook into wind turbines, in the long run one saves money by utilizing the wind for one's energy needs�while also becoming more independent. Not receiving an e... 2009-08-06 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/22411/Highest-Utility-Electric-Rates... Avg rate COMMONWEALTH ED... 2009-08-04 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/20627/Average-Retail-Price-of-Electricity... Table 5.6.A. xls format Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A. Average Retail Price of Electricity to Ultimate Customers by End-Use Sector, by State, April 2009 and 2008(Cents per kilowatthour) Census Division and State Residential Commercial1 Industrial1 Tr... 2009-07-25 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/20245/Energy-Efficiency... How to Make your home energy efficient insulating a home to use less heating and cooling energy to achieve the same temperature is a great way to lower your electric bill.. Anothergood waywould be installing fluorescent lights and/or skylights instead of incandescent lights to attain the same level of illumination. Efficient energy use... 2009-07-21 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/20246/Residential-Electric-Rates... Residential electric rates are rising across the nation. Many utilities are using the credit crunch excuse to raise rates and build more power plants... 2009-07-21 http://www.electricrates.us/articles/16360/United-States-Electricity-Rates... Unites States Electric Rates State Electricity Profiles in Alphabetical Order NameAverage Retail Price(cents/kWh)Net Summer Capacity(megawatts) Net Generation(megawatthours)Total Retail Sales(megawatthours) Alabama 7.57 30,614 143,826,271 91,828,464 Alaska 13.28 1,961 6,821,392 6,326,610 Arizona 8.54 25,579 11... 2009-06-15 http://www.electricrates.us/headlines/news/Electric Rates Electric Rates News Headline :ElectricRates.us offers Electricity News, Electric Rate Comparison Info, Energy Industry Updates and Prices and Rates from Leading Electricity Service Utilities Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:43:35 CDT http://www.electricrates.us/resources/partners Other Resources :ElectricRates.us offers Electricity News, Electric Rate Comparison Info, Energy Industry Updates and Prices and Rates from Leading Electricity Service Utilities Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:43:35 CDT http://www.electricrates.us/watch/videos Videos :ElectricRates.us offers Electricity News, Electric Rate Comparison Info, Energy Industry Updates and Prices and Rates from Leading Electricity Service Utilities Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:43:35 CDT http://www.electricrates.us/information/contact Contact us :ElectricRates.us offers Electricity News, Electric Rate Comparison Info, Energy Industry Updates and Prices and Rates from Leading Electricity Service Utilities Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:43:35 CDT http://www.electricrates.us/exm/Electric_Deregulation/ Texas Electric Companies The Top 10 Texas Electric Companies 2009-07-25 http://www.electricrates.us/news/927206/-Electric-rates-to-increase... WAHOO Wahoo Utilities customers will soon be seeing something extra on their utility bills higher electric rates.... Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:38:04 -0700 http://www.electricrates.us/news/927207/-Meralco-rates-up-in-July... Manila Electric Co., the countrys biggest electricity retailer, said Tuesday it will bill consumers an additional generation charge of P0.058 per kilowatt-hour this month.... Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:36:55 -0700 http://www.electricrates.us/news/927208/-SMU-electric-rate-request-reluctantly-approved-by-commission... A divided Shawano Municipal Utilities Commission Tuesday reluctantly approved filing a request with the Public Service Commission for an increase of electric rates.... Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:49:24 -0700 http://www.electricrates.us/news/927209/-Meralco-rates-up-again... Expect your electricity bills to go up again this month. The countrys biggest power distributor, Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), Tuesday announced a slight increase in rates by 5.8 centavos per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in July due to a rise in generation charge to P5.6546 per kWh.... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:11:19 -0700 http://www.electricrates.us/news/927210/-Electric-vehicles-on-display-Sunday... REFUEL Electric Vehicle Motorsports Day is planned for Sunday at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Organizers promise cutting-edge electric cars and motorcycles will be displayed on the track and in the paddock.... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:28:31 -0700 http://www.electricrates.us/news/927211/-Electric-Utilities-Across-the-State-Offer-$500-Reward-for-Identification-of-Copper-Thieves... Georgias electric utilities are offering $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in the theft of copper and other metals from their property. Â... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:28:00 -0700 http://www.electricrates.us/news/927212/-Angara-eyes-lower-power-rates-through-green-energy-investments... July 7, 2010. As power rates continue to spike, Senator Edgardo J. Angara today said that more than ever, renewable energy (RE) should take up a greater share in the countrys energy generation mix. This, he said, will spare Filipino consumers from high electricity rates and perennial power rate hikes. In...... Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:07:23 -0700 http://www.electricrates.us/news/927213/-Consumer-group-sues-Wis.-electric-rate-regulators... A utility consumers group has filed a lawsuit against state regulators challenging a June decision to permit Wisconsin Power & Light to give industrial customers discounts on electric rates.... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:38:39 -0700 http://www.electricrates.us/news/927214/-Delaware-Electric,-Choptank-Electric-Cooperatives-Issue-Beat-the-Peak-Alert... Because of the warmer than normal temperatures across the region, Delaware Electric Cooperative and Choptank Electric Cooperative are asking all of their members to voluntarily conserve or limit energy usage between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. tonight, July 7.... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:54:03 -0700 http://www.electricrates.us/news/927215/-Consumer-Group-Sues-Wis.-Electric-Rate-Regulators... Consumer group sues Wis. electric rate regulators over discounts for industrial customers Energy - Electricity - Business - Recreation - Picture Ratings... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:28:47 -0700