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APPI Energy Advisor
Discover volume 3, issue 31 of the APPI Energy Advisor, a weekly publication of retail energy market trends, pricing analysis, and insights.
Read MoreWhat to Expect this Winter in the Energy Market
The warm summer breezes have turned to chilly fall nights which signal changes within the energy market. The 2019-2020 winter weather predictions have been made which we utilize to determine the impacts to the natural gas and electricity markets during the volatile winter season.
Read MoreCould Pressures in the Natural Gas Market Cause Rising Prices?
Natural gas, and therefore, electricity pricing, has been at an all time low for much of the year, bottoming out at $2.10MMbtu’s in August 2019. However, there are multiple factors that are likely to cause a spike in pricing going forward.
Read MoreAvoid the Upcoming Electricity Rate Increase in Maryland
This bill increases the State’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) from 25% by 2020 to 50% by 2030 and makes other related changes. Both Tier 1 and solar (which is a carve-out of Tier 1) compliance percentages will increase effective October 1, 2019. All new electricity contracts signed on or after that date will be priced at these new RPS compliance rates.
Read MoreElectricity and Natural Gas Prices: Nowhere To Go But Up
Retail electricity prices are largely driven by natural gas prices. Even though power is generated from a variety of sources—hydroelectric, wind, solar, nuclear, coal, gas— generating plants are paid based on the last fuel used to meet demand, which is almost always natural gas.
Read MoreReaping the benefits of distributed generation
Across the United States, business operators are reducing energy costs and improving environmental footprints with distributed generation. Also known as onsite power generation, distributed generation systems use renewable energy sources, such as solar power or combined heat and power, to generate energy at the end user’s site.
Read MoreBattery Storage: A Paradigm Shift for the Energy Industry
Energy storage and AI have the potential to dramatically change the way we look at energy.
Read MoreThe State of the Natural Gas Market
As we move into late winter, it's time to look at the various supply and demand factors influencing the natural gas market
Read MoreMid-Winter Market Update: What We Expected and What We Got
We're halfway through a volatile winter season. Let's check in and see what the market looks like.
Read MoreWinter Energy Market Update: Low Storage, Low Temperatures, High Volatility
All the latest updates on this winter's volatile energy market.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about Energy This Winter
Winter is once again upon us. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreWhy You Might Want to Start Evaluating Electricity and Natural Gas Prices Now
Forward markets indicate now is an ideal time to start examining prices
Read MoreAPPI Energy Explainer: Natural Gas as a Byproduct of Oil Drilling
Natural gas rig count plummets, but natural gas production is higher than ever. Here's why.
Read MoreWhat is Natural Gas Storage?
We talk about natural gas storage a lot. But what, exactly, are we talking about when we discuss natural gas storage?
Read MoreEnergy Market Update: Natural Gas Factors and Trends
A mid-year analysis of the supply and demand factors in the natural gas industry
Read MoreWith a Hot Summer Ahead, Don’t Let Energy Procurement Make You Sweat
Summer is coming. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreBeyond Procurement: What the APPI Energy Intelligence Suite Can Do for You
The APPI Energy Intelligence Suite offers our customers access to a number of valuable programs.
Read MoreMarcellus and Utica: What Are They, and Why Do We Care?
The Marcellus and Utica Shale have dramatically changed the natural gas markets in the US. Here's how.
Read MoreHow Rising Capacity Costs Will Affect Your Energy Bill
Capacity costs are set to increase across the country. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreEnergy Market Update: Natural Gas Production
We've had a cold winter. Why are natural gas prices remaining stable?
Read MoreThe History of APPI Energy
Founded in 1996, follow APPI Energy's origins in the earliest days of energy deregulation to its status as an award-winning energy consulting firm in 2018.
Read MoreLow Temperatures Don't Have to Spell High Electric Bills
Winter is coming. Here's how you can keep your electric bill in check.
Read MoreFactors to Consider when Choosing an Electricity Supplier
Price, while important, isn't the only thing to consider when choosing a contract.
Read MoreHedging Power Prices
In this article, we explain hedging, and how locking in contracts years in advance can reduce energy expenses.
Read MoreWhy Backwardation Represents a Real Opportunity
Long-term electricity prices have been lower than short-term prices for the past several months in many deregulated states. Here's why.
Read MoreReduce electricity costs on summer peak demand days
Reduce energy consumption on the five days of the year when the highest demand on the electricity grid occurs. Your peak load contribution in 2017 will determine your monthly capacity costs in 2018.
Read More7 Expectations for Energy Customer Service Excellence
Billing errors, unauthorized changes to service, and opening or closing locations are just a few occurrences that cause customers to seek support. Whether you procure energy from a utility company or from a retail supplier, or you trust an energy advisor to manage your supplier selection, what should you expect from customer service regarding your energy supply and consumption?
Read MoreWhy your business needs an energy management strategy
Business executives in deregulated energy markets have unprecedented flexibility to create energy management strategies that align with corporate goals, budgets, and fiscal calendars. Effectively managing energy supply contracts yields substantial cost reductions and improved business performance.
Read MoreNine Ways to Reduce Energy Costs
Read on for nine easy, fast, and permanent ways to reduce a major operating expense—electricity costs.
Read MoreEarly Contract Terminations
The APPI Energy Customer Service team has resolved an increasing number of issues involving electricity supply contract terminations. Assertive energy salespeople are targeting customers through mailings, phone calls, and door-to-door solicitation. Read on for eight ways to prevent early electricity supply contract termination from happening.
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