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APPI Energy Advisor
Discover volume 2, issue 31 of the APPI Energy Advisor, a weekly publication of retail energy market trends, pricing analysis, and insights.
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 MoreEnergy Market Update: Factors and Trends to Consider this Winter
As we move into the winter season, there are a variety of factors that will influence natural gas and electricity prices across the nation.
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 MoreSix Key Factors Driving Gas and Electricity Prices
Read on for the six key factors you need to know about energy prices today
Read MoreNatural Gas Prices Stabilize, Near Historic Lows
In March of last year, natural gas prices bottomed out after steadily declining from their Polar Vortex peak in January 2014. Following gas prices, competitive electricity prices also declined to a three-year low in March 2016 and again in November 2016. Since then, both gas and electricity prices have risen sharply, finally leveling off in January of this year.
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 MoreAPPI Energy Price Finder tracks electricity supplier prices
In a three-step process that takes only a few minutes, electricity consumers in deregulated markets in the U.S. can select their state and utility to view electricity price trends in their specific location.
Read MoreElectricity aggregation: Is it your best solution?
Are you considering joining with other businesses to buy your electricity supply? History shows that buying electricity as an aggregated group does not necessarily yield a lower price. When given the opportunity to participate, evaluate it thoroughly.
Read MoreCapacity costs effect on today’s low energy prices
At the end of 2015, energy prices dropped to the lowest level since 2002; however, some customers may have noticed increased capacity costs on monthly electricity bills. Capacity values have been announced through June 2019 in the PJM territory, which covers all or parts of 13 Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states.
Read MoreTips for evaluating and ranking energy supply prices and suppliers
If you evaluate only a few suppliers, how do you know if the prices the suppliers provide are low, high, or average? Commercial and industrial energy consumers are advised to closely examine supply prices now because prices are at historical lows and are at levels not seen since 2002.
Read MoreNatural Gas Market Update
As another winter season approaches, gas demand for heating and power generation is projected to increase. Gas and electricity consumers are well-advised to closely examine gas and electricity prices now because prices are at levels not seen in more than 10 years. Today’s natural gas prices are primarily driven by production, consumption for winter heat load, and electricity generation.
Read MoreRelieve the Grid and Reduce Energy Costs
Electricity consumers greatly benefit from reducing energy consumption on the five days of the year when they suspect peak electricity demand on the grid could occur.
Read MoreApproved PJM Proposal Ensures Reliability, Adds Costs
It seems that customer costs in the PJM region—which transmits electricity throughout parts of 13 Mid-Atlantic and Midwest states—will increase because of increased capacity costs starting in 2016-2017. The newly approved PJM Capacity Performance Proposal aims to prevent severe electricity price spikes, such as those seen in January and February 2014.
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.
Read MoreAre Fixed-Price Electricity Contracts Really Fixed?
Energy Research Council survey finds 73% of executives are most interested in locking in a fixed-price electricity supply contract.
Read MorePolar Vortex Impacts Electricity Costs
Although winter 2014 is over, the collateral economics will be felt for months to come.
Read MoreUnderstanding Energy Buying Practices of Middle-Market Companies
An expanding array of competitive energy suppliers and alternative solution providers are stimulating and rewarding mid-market companies to pay closer attention to their energy expenditures and options.
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