White Papers
December 2012
Pennsylvania’s Shale-Gas Industry Fuels Cost-Saving Electricity Solutions for Regional Businesses and Institutions
With the explosive growth of the domestic natural gas industry, Pennsylvania businesses are smart to take a close look at alternative contracts before entering into their next energy agreement. 
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December 2012
Ohio’s Shale-Gas Industry Fuels Cost-Saving Electricity Solutions for Regional Businesses and Institutions (Updated)
The development of unconventional energy in the domestic market is creating some new opportunities – and new risks – that Ohio buyers should be aware of when procuring power. Read more...
November 2012
PUCT Raises High System-Wide Offer Cap To $9,000/MWh, Effective June 2015
On October 25, the Public Utility Commission of Texas voted unanimously to double the high system-wide offer cap to $9,000/MWh, effective June 2015. The move is designed to send pricing signals that attract the generation necessary to meet the state’s growing demand for electricity. Under the plan, the wholesale power cap will rise to $5,000/MWh in June 2013 and $7,000 in June 2014 before hitting the $9,000 cap the following year. Read more...
May 2012
ERCOT Market Rules Change: PUCT Vote On Caps Will Improve Long-Term System Reliability, But May Present Short-Term Risk Management Challenges For Some Market Participants
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) recently implemented a series of protocol changes designed to spur investment in both existing and new sources of power generation to enhance long-term system reliability. In the near term, these changes may increase price volatility impacting customers purchasing index-priced products, and will increase the risk profile of unhedged, or partially hedged, market participants, including some customers. Read more...
February 2012
Ohio’s Shale-Gas Industry Fuels Cost-Saving Electricity Solutions for Regional Businesses and Institutions
The explosive growth of the domestic natural gas industry is creating new opportunities for Ohio electricity consumers. Developments in exploration and drilling technologies on a national scale have significantly expanded production from shale deposits deep within the Earth. And areas close to major business and population centers that were once untapped are now being explored. Read more...
June 2011
One Bright Idea: Lufkin Industries Improves Profitability through Sustainability
Creating an energy management strategy that’s right for your business – and right for your bottom line – can be complicated for any organization. Efficiency is often dictated by a slew of variables and cost components that sometimes change quite rapidly. Read more...
April 2011
Ohio's Transition from MISO to PJM
Beginning June 1, 2011, First Energy’s Ohio electricity utilities will transition grid control to PJM Interconnection (PJM) from the Midwest ISO (MISO). This transfer brings about some potentially significant changes for those who are used to the pricing and processes of MISO. Read more...
February 2009
Retail Market Monitor, KEMA
KEMA spotlights Bob Wilson, president and CEO of GDF SUEZ Energy Resources, in Executive Insights in this month's Retail Market Monitor. Read more...
January 2009
Economic Downturn Creates Rare Opportunity to Lock-in Electricity Cost Savings
Andrew Weissman, publisher of Energy Business Watch, discusses how buyers can take advantage of the current marketplace. Read more...
