Heat Treat Industry News
April 23, 2008
March 2008 Energy Market Update From APPI
While 2008 has seen a significant upwards trend in natural gas prices, recently natural gas and electricity prices have begun to decline. This drop is expected to continue in the short term making now the ideal time to contact MTI's Endorsed energy consultants APPI & Legacy Energy Group.
Illinois
New electricity tariff rates are scheduled to take effect in May and impact commercial customers. In addition, both Ameren and ComEd have filed for increases in transmission and delivery charges (T&D). These price increases will be used for much needed investments in the electricity grid infrastructure to meet growing demand. Ameren has seen an 11% increase in demand since 1997 and ComEd has experienced an 18% increase in demand since 1995.
Maryland
Maryland quarterly rates for type II customers (medium sized- with peak KW between 61 and 600) change every three months. Maryland electricity tariff rates have increased three years in a row and are projected to continue to increase. Savings opportunities are available with fixed or index products, as well as the APPI Maryland Aggregation Portfolio (MAP). MAP continually takes advantage of price drops, utilizing a combination of fixed and floating market-based prices. Contact APPI for more information on your options.
New York and Massachusetts
If you have business locations in New York and Massachusetts you may be able to decrease electricity costs and remove the threat of future electricity price increases. Now is the time to consider a locked-in fixed electricity price to protect your business from future price increases. Contact APPI for more details.
Texas
During the end of March, electricity prices have decreased significantly in specific areas of Western Texas. APPI consultants are currently reaching out to businesses in these areas to assess their savings opportunity. For all businesses in Texas, if your electricity contract is expiring within the next 12 months, now is the time to explore competitive supply options. Protect your business, find current savings, and secure budget-certainty by contacting APPI today.
Do you have the APPI advantage?
The APPI Savings Solutions Program is a member benefit provided by the Metal Treating Institute. Managed by Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI), an independent utility consulting firm, the program provides energy and utility savings solutions for your business. APPI’s services protect your business and your bottom line. At no cost to you, APPI & Legacy Energy Group analyzes your energy situation, reviews pricing and product options, and then presents you with the most competitive solutions. You choose whether to implement APPI’s solutions.
With energy procurement, it is important to compare apples to apples. Price is not the only component of a beneficial energy contract: supplier reliability, bandwidth provisions, ancillary charges, and other contract provisions are equally important. With the APPI advantage of experienced consulting, you can be certain you are comparing green apples to green apples and red apples to red apples.
For more information on MTI Energy Program, contact the following:
Electricity: Heidi Bishop - 800-520-6685 / hbishop@appienergy.com
Natural Gas: Michael Housley - 540-351-0981 / mhousley@legacyenergy.com
For more information on our services, please contact us via e-mail
Robert Gutierrez - RGutierrez@HoustonHeatTreat.com
Mark Tate - Sales or Technical assistance - MTate@HoustonHeattreat.com
or call us at 281-590-9600.
