Market Info
Earth Day is Here, Have You Considered Going Green?
April 19, 2010 by SmartChoiceNRG · Leave a Comment
Every year on April 22nd, people around the world celebrate Earth Day by taking place in activities that promote sustainability and environmental health. This international movement has existed for four decades and highlights the importance of maintaining the earth on which we live. There are ways that your business can make an impact on the [...]
Spring is the Time to Review the Price You Pay for Electricity & Gas
March 26, 2010 by SmartChoiceNRG · Leave a Comment
You’ve probably heard it before- there is no “perfect” time to buy electricity, but there are times when it is smart to do so. Electricity prices have generally trended upwards year to year and prices typically peak during the summer. Spring has arrived, and summer is around the corner. It is a great time to [...]
Why Does My Business Need an Energy Consultant?
February 25, 2010 by SmartChoiceNRG · Leave a Comment
Your business has its demands, which most likely doesn’t leave much time for extensive research in other arenas such as energy procurement. The advantages of working with an energy consultant are many. A consultant can provide you with many of the skills of an engineer, attorney, purchasing manager, commodities trader, and public utilities manager, without [...]
Factors that affect the price of electricity and impact the price you pay monthly
February 16, 2010 by SmartChoiceNRG · Leave a Comment
As most business owners know, the price of electricity constantly fluctuates, causing changes in the amount you pay each month for energy. There are several factors that can cause the price of electricity to increase or decrease. The most common one is weather conditions. For example, extreme heat increases the demand for electricity for cooling [...]
PSC considers approval of BGE $500M Smart Grid Project
January 26, 2010 by SmartChoiceNRG · Leave a Comment
In the summer of 2009, BGE announced a smart grid initiative intending to reduce peak electricity usage and increase savings for residential and commercial customers. The first phase of the program includes the installation of 2 million smart meters that will be able to reduce energy usage when demand is highest.
There is Plenty of Savings out there for BGE Customers!
January 18, 2010 by SmartChoiceNRG · Leave a Comment
In the past, the utilities were responsible for supplying and delivering customers with electricity and gas supply. The utilities acted as a monopoly and customers would have to buy their natural gas and electricity from the utility at the price authorized by the state’s Public Service Commission (PSC). Today, natural gas and electricity supply are [...]
Working with an energy brokerage provides greater options and often greater savings.
January 11, 2010 by SmartChoiceNRG · Leave a Comment
Energy costs are one of a business’s biggest expenses, and managing them can be an overwhelming task. With electricity and natural gas deregulation, you now have the power to choose your energy suppliers. There are so many suppliers to choose from, all claiming to be the best. Smart Choice Energy Services, LLC specializes in saving you money and developing [...]
Staying with the utility can lead to uncertainty. Lock in a fixed rate today for budget certainty!
January 8, 2010 by SmartChoiceNRG · Leave a Comment
The PPL price to compare (PTC) is the price per kilowatt-hour that PPL Electric Utilities charges for the generation and transmission parts of your electric service (plus related state taxes). The price to compare does not represent the total bill as the bill also includes PPL Electric Utilities’ charges for delivering your monthly electric service.
Make your energy budget a priority for the New Year!
January 4, 2010 by SmartChoiceNRG · Leave a Comment
The New Year is finally here, and it brings with it the opportunity to create a new budget and make new priorities. Energy costs are typically one of the biggest expenses for businesses. For 2010, you have the opportunity to protect your business against the volatility of the energy market by locking in a fixed [...]
Time is running out before the PPL January 1 Rate Hike! Don’t be caught off guard.
December 4, 2009 by SmartChoiceNRG · Leave a Comment
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has come up with the slogan “Prepare Now” urging customers to prepare for winter heating costs. Anticipated higher energy costs this winter coupled with lack of preparation for the rate hike could really leave businesses scrambling this winter.
