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Energy Efficiency for Manufacturers – MES #5

Energy Efficiency Project - MES #5

March 4, 2021 – In the final video of our Manufacturing Energy Success series, Senior Energy Advisor Michael Zaura, CEM talks about the process of choosing an energy efficiency project. Video Transcript Hello, and thank you for joining me for our final installment of Manufacturing Energy Success. Thank you for watching! Your monthly energy cost can […]

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March 4, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Texas Grid Failure: Could it happen here? – TMT

Texas Grid Failure: Could it happen here?

March 1, 2021 – Could the Texas grid failure happen in other electricity markets? In this video, Senior Vice President Michael DeCaluwe, CEM explains why or why not. Video Transcript After the failure of Texas’ electricity market two weeks ago, the question we’re frequently getting is: Could that happen here? We’ll answer that question in today’s Two-Minute […]

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March 2, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Demand Response for Manufacturers – MES #4

Energy Efficiency Project - MES #5

February 25, 2021 – Did you know that a demand response program will pay you for curtailing your usage? In this video, Senior Energy Advisor Michael Zaura, CEM explains how this program can serve as an additional revenue stream for your manufacturing facility. Video Transcript Hello, and welcome back to Manufacturing Energy Success. Thank you for […]

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February 25, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Why does incremental usage matter? – TMT

Why does incremental usage matter?

February 23, 2021 – Why does incremental usage matter if you have a fixed rate for natural gas? In this video, Senior Energy Advisor Calvin Cornish, CEM explains why you may be at risk of higher prices even if you have a fixed natural gas rate. Video Transcript Thanks for tuning in as we wrap […]

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February 23, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Special Alert: Operational Flow Order – MES #3

Energy Efficiency Project - MES #5

February 17, 2021 – In this special edition of Manufacturing Energy Success, Michael Zaura explains how packaging manufacturers can help relieve stress on the natural gas grid during an Operational Flow Order. Video Transcript Hello, and welcome back to Manufacturing Energy Success. This week’s topic was supposed to be on demand response. But, because of […]

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February 17, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Energy Tips for the Hospitality Industry – TMT

Energy Tips for the Hospitality Industry

February 16, 2021 – In this FAQ February video, Strategic Energy Advisor Sam Greenberg tackles a question he’s been asked frequently over the past year by our hospitality clients: “What are other companies doing to stay in business?” Video Transcript Over the past 12 months, one could argue that the industry most negatively impacted by […]

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February 16, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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What does an OFO mean for your gas bill?

What does an OFO mean to your gas bill?

By AJ Brockman February 15, 2021 – Our nation’s recent frigid temps have created some changes to the US energy markets. Due to the high demand for natural gas caused by severe weather conditions, utilities across the country are issuing Operational Flow Orders (OFOs) or Critical Notices. What is an OFO? Under an OFO or Critical Notice, every […]

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February 15, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Why does your end date matter? – MES #2

Energy Efficiency Project - MES #5

Feb. 11, 2021 – In the second video of the Manufacturing Energy Success series, Mike Zaura discusses how knowing the end date of your electricity or gas agreement can impact your bottom line. Video Transcript Hello! I am Michael Zaura, and welcome back to Manufacturing Energy Success. Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar to […]

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February 11, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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What is RPS on your electric invoice? – TMT

What is RPS?

Video Transcript Hey! I’m Mike at Nania Energy. If you’ve looked into green energy options in the past, you know you can source 100 percent renewable energy by purchasing RECs. However, you might be surprised to learn that some of the energy you consume has already been generated by renewable sources. Some states mandate the […]

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February 9, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Manufacturing Energy Success #1

Energy Efficiency Project - MES #5

“Manufacturing Energy Success” is our new video mini series for manufacturers looking for ways to save money on their energy costs in 2021. Check back every Thursday in February for a new video! Video Transcript Hello! My name is Michael Zaura, and I’m a Senior Energy Advisor here with Nania Energy Advisors. Thank you for […]

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February 4, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Should you terminate your contract for a better energy rate?

Should you terminate your contract?

Video Transcript Brian McLemore here, Senior Advisor for Nania Energy Advisors. In today’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we’ll be covering a frequently asked question that we get a lot: “Should I terminate my current contract if I get a better rate offer later on?” Short answer: No. In the majority of cases, it is not advised to terminate […]

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February 2, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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How to Plan for an Energy Efficiency Project

How to Plan for an Energy Efficiency Project

Video Transcript Hi everyone! It’s Calvin, and it’s the last week in January. So in this week’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we’re going to be wrapping up our series on planning for 2021. I’m going to talk about efficiency and three things you’re going to want to keep in mind when you’re looking forward to planning efficiency […]

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January 26, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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3 Energy Opportunities for Your 2021 Budget – TMT

3 Energy Opportunities for Your 2021 Budget

Video Transcript Welcome to 2021! By the end of last year, you probably set some pretty aggressive goals for this year’s budget. Now, you’re a couple weeks into the new year, and you’re wondering, “How are we possibly going to hit all of these goals that we set?” In today’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we’re going to […]

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January 19, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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How to Time Your Energy Purchase – TMT

How to Time Your Energy Purchase

Video Transcript Hey guys! It’s Becky here with this week’s Two-Minute Tuesday. In keeping with our theme of kicking 2021 off on the right foot, I thought I’d address one of the commonly asked questions I receive from my clients: When should I go to market? Now there’s no proverbial crystal ball. Everyone knows that. But […]

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January 12, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Two-Minute Tuesday Recap

Two-Minute Tuesday Recap

Video Transcript Hi! This is Michael DeCaluwe from Nania Energy Advisors, and happy 2021! You know, 2020 brought a lot of challenges. It meant working from home. It turned Amazon and Instacart into verbs. Your baby monitor is now next to your laptop. As we look into 2021, we want to review our Two-Minute Tuesdays […]

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January 5, 2021/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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What is a Price Trigger? – TMT

What is a price trigger?

Video Transcript Hi! Welcome to this week’s Two-Minute Tuesday where we’re going to be talking about strike prices and fixed price triggers. We’ll be answering some questions about what those are and when someone might use them. Strike Price vs. Price Trigger A strike price is more of a technical investment term. When you’re looking […]

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December 15, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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What Is Your Covid Energy Strategy? – TMT

What Is Your Covid Energy Strategy?

Video Transcript So you’re an energy buyer, and you know the market’s at 20-year lows. What can you do with this information? Determine Your Priority An important first step is determining your priority. Prior to Covid, we were hearing more from clients about energy strategy, risk tolerance, and budget. But it seems like overnight we’ve […]

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December 8, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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What Is Swing Percentage? – TMT

What is Swing Percentage

Video Transcript If you watched last weekend’s Masters, you saw some pretty sweet swings out there. If you like Masters Champion Dustin Johnson, some might even say he had 100% swing. In this week’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we talk about natural gas products and what “swing” means. What is swing percentage? Swing is a term used […]

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November 17, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Illinois Utility Rebates for Schools – TMT

Illinois Utility Rebates for Schools

This is a clip from our October webinar in which Senior Energy Advisor Becky Thompson chatted with Vanessa Perkins from Resource Innovations about utility rebates for schools. Video Transcript VP: I know that a lot of you are dealing with COVID right now as well, and it’s critical for you to have outside air coming in […]

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November 10, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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The NEA Way — Do What’s Best for the Client

Do What's Best for the Client

Video Transcript If you look at my email signature, it includes a quote that says, “As a strategic energy advisor, my client is always my number one priority. Whether it is negotiating the best rate, identifying areas of opportunity, or monitoring the market in preparation for a new contract, the client always comes first.” This […]

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November 3, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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MOPR Is NOT Someone Who Sulks – TMT

What is MOPR?

Video Transcript Hello, I’m Michael DeCaluwe, Senior Vice President at Nania Energy. Have you heard the term “MOPR” recently in energy conversations? In this week’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we’re going to be talking about what exactly MOPR is and what it means for you. What is MOPR? As the title mentions, MOPR is NOT a pessimist […]

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October 27, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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The NEA Way – Deliver Legendary Service

The NEA Way - Deliver Legendary Service

Video Transcript As a sales rep, one question I get asked all the time is, “Why are you guys different from other energy providers?” It is a great question, and rather than give you a sales pitch about our products and services, in this video I thought I’d share the guiding force behind what makes […]

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October 20, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Illinois Renewables Market – TMT

Illinois Renewables Market

Video Transcript Brian McLemore here, Senior Advisor in the Southern Illinois market. Today’s topic is going to cover the rise in the Illinois renewables market and the effects of the state’s subsidies on renewables. Retirement of Illinois Coal-Fired Generation Plants Recently, Vistra Energy announced plans to shutter several plants in the Illinois market. Those are […]

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October 6, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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UV Lighting and Indoor Air Quality – TMT

UV Lighting

Video Transcript With people returning to the office, kids going back to school, and others remaining in their residential buildings, everyone is concerned about keeping shared spaces safe. One solution you may be hearing about is UV radiation in air ducts to improve indoor air quality and kill germs. If you’re getting questions on this […]

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September 22, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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What does an energy advisor do? – TMT

What does an energy advisor do?

Video Transcript Hi! I’m Sam Greenberg, and I am a strategic energy advisor representing Nania across the Mid-Atlantic. In this week’s Two-Minute Tuesday, I’m going to dive into specifically what energy advisors do, and how we can help your company through our services. Energy Broker vs. Advisor In one of our previous videos, my colleague […]

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September 15, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Technology and Energy Strategy – TMT

Technology and Energy

Video Transcript By this point, the impact of COVID-19 has permeated our lives in almost every conceivable way. With the changes you’re facing, you’ve had to adapt to a world where almost everything is now online, including managing your energy strategy. In this week’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we’re going to talk about a couple of ways […]

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September 8, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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How to Fund an Energy Efficiency Project

How to Fund an Energy Efficiency Project

Video Transcript Another way you can reduce costs outside of commodity is energy efficiency. This is the replacement of any kind of equipment at your site that reduce both your usage and maintenance costs for energy. Now you might be thinking, “In these times, who has the capital to pay for these types of projects?” […]

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September 1, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Off-Site Renewable Assets: Two-Minute Tuesday

Two-Minute Tuesday Off-Site Renewable Assets

Video Transcript Say your company has just instituted some lofty sustainability goals, where 20 percent of generated electricity should be from solar or wind energy. But, you don’t have the land space for a wind farm or you don’t have the roof space for solar panels. In today’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we’re going to talk about […]

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August 18, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Meet Calvin Cornish

TMT: Meet Calvin Cornish

Video Transcript Hi! I’m Calvin Cornish. I’m a Senior Energy Advisor here with Nania Energy. I’ve been in the industry since 2003 and I just celebrated my 10 year anniversary with Nania Energy recently. I’ve been in energy for a long time. I work with community living and real estate, so property managers, apartments, commercial […]

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August 11, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Meet Becky Thompson

Becky Thompson

Video Transcript Hey guys! I’m Becky, part of the Nania family here. I’m a Senior Strategic Energy Advisor that’s been around for about seven years now. I specialize in the public sector, so anywhere from local school districts, municipalities, higher education — you name it in the public sector, and I help service that part […]

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July 28, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: How Oil Impacts Natural Gas Prices

How Oil Impacts Natural Gas

Video Transcript The coronavirus has had a huge impact on the price of commodities, with oil being the primary media focus in recent months. But did you know that approximately 16 percent of natural gas harvested in the United States comes from oil wells? In this week’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we’re going to talk about how […]

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July 21, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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2020 Transmission Rates Increases and Changes

2020 Transmission Rates

By Michael DeCaluwe Frequently, we see transmission rate changes that impact the costs on your electricity bill. Understanding these changes and what you can do to counteract them can help you control your annual electricity costs. What are transmission charges on your electric bill? Transmission charges are the costs associated with operating the electrical “grid.” […]

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July 21, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: 3 Factors Impacting Your 2021 Energy Budget

Factors Impacting 2021 Energy Budgets

Video Transcript Hi! It’s Calvin, back with another Two-Minute Tuesday. It’s budget season, so this week we’re going to take a look at three macro factors that may impact energy budgets for Illinois customers in 2021. Budget Factor 1: COVID-19 The first and most obvious factor is COVID-19 and the potential for a second wave […]

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July 14, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Meet Mike Zaura

TMT: Mike Zaura

Video Transcript Hi! I’m Mike Zaura, and I am a Senior Energy Advisor here at Nania Energy Advisors. I’m coming up on almost five years in the energy industry and with the Nania family. My background is in manufacturing. I’ve been in sales and business development for quite a while, but my manufacturing background fuels […]

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July 7, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Choosing the Right Energy Product

Choosing the Right Energy Product

Video Transcript Let’s discuss risk. If we were having this webinar three months ago, we would be talking a lot about the cost savings versus your prior contract and how we hit some of the lowest prices in the last 20 years in February, which was just unheard of. It would have been a very […]

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June 16, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Meet Sam Greenberg

Meet Sam Greenberg

Video Transcript Hi everybody! My name is Sam Greenberg. I’m a Strategic Energy Advisor and I work in Annapolis, Maryland. I’m one of the Mid-Atlantic reps along with Mike Eckenroth. One of the things that brought me to Nania Energy Advisors about eight months ago (I’m one of the newest advisors on the team) was […]

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June 9, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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2020 PG&E Direct Access Lottery

2020 PG&E Direct Access Lottery

By Michael DeCaluwe The utility PG&E in California is holding a direct access lottery June 8-12 for customers that would like to see if a retail supplier could save them money on electricity supply costs. The last time the utility held this lottery, customers routinely saw 30% savings versus the default utility supply rate. The […]

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June 5, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Energy Challenges for Manufacturers

Energy Challenges for Manufacturers

Video Transcript Hi everyone, and welcome back to another Nania Energy Advisors’ Two-Minute Tuesday. I’m AJ Brockman, Nania’s Content Marketing Manager. Today we will be talking with Senior Energy Advisor and Mid-Atlantic Manager Mike Eckenroth about the specific challenges that manufacturers face when it comes to energy. So let’s get started! Energy Challenges for Manufacturers […]

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June 2, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Is Now a Good Time to Buy Energy?

Is Now a Good Time to Buy Energy?

Video Transcript Hello everyone! Welcome back to another Nania Energy Advisors’ Two-Minute Tuesday. I’m AJ Brockman, Nania Energy’s Content Marketing Manager. And today we will be talking with Senior Energy Advisor Mike Zaura. We’ve seen a lot more market volatility recently, which has led to some clients asking us, “Is now still a good time […]

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May 19, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Pass-Through Product: An Alternative to Fixed All-In

Pass-Through Product: An Alternative to Fixed All-In

Video Transcript Hi everyone! I’m AJ Brockman, Nania Energy Advisors’s Content Marketing Manager. For today’s Two-Minute Tuesday, I’m going to be talking with Senior Energy Advisor Calvin Cornish. With the effects of COVID-19 and everything else that’s going on right now, suppliers are starting to offer the Fixed All-In product less frequently. And so today, […]

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May 12, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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A Message to CSBO’s During COVID-19

A Message to CSBO's During COVID-19
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April 2, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Your Guide to Mentally Surviving a Shelter-In-Place Order

Your Guide to Mentally Surviving Shelter In Place

By AJ Brockman With about 75 percent of the country under shelter-in-place ordinances and our weekly schedules interrupted, a lot of us are wondering: “What the heck are we supposed to do inside all day??” To help answer this question, I asked my fellow co-workers what they’re doing to keep themselves and their kids entertained […]

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April 1, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Energy Tips for Facilities and Operations Managers

Energy Tips for Facilities and Operations Managers

Video Transcript If you’re a facilities manager, Director of Operations, or COO, you deal with almost everything happening at your facility on a daily basis. And if you oversee more than one facility, your tasks and responsibilities are even greater. In this week’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we’re going to dive into energy concerns specific to you […]

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March 10, 2020/1 Comment/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Energy Management Tips for Property Managers

Energy Management Tips for Property Managers

When it comes to managing energy costs, property managers face a number of unique concerns. It’s not just you making a decision — you have to help your board make a decision and, ideally, make the best one. You’re worried about: Budget certainty Getting competitive pricing Showing you did your due diligence Saving money Proving that […]

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March 3, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Wall Street and Natural Gas

Wall Street and Natural Gas

By Michael DeCaluwe, CEM This winter, natural gas rates have continued their fall below the $2 per dekatherm price point. Weather and decreased production typically create a floor to gas prices. However, neither has been able to slow our run to historically low gas prices. What’s Wall Street’s role in the market? Typically, Wall Street’s […]

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February 27, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Deregulated Energy Markets – Ask An Advisor

Deregulated Energy Markets - Ask An Advisor

Energy advisors, brokers, and consultants all operate in deregulated energy markets. In today’s video, we’re going to talk about deregulation. I’m going to ask John some questions and we’re going to have some conversation about deregulated energy markets. What does “energy deregulation” mean? MZ: So John, when an energy market is deregulated in a state, […]

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February 26, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Benefits of a Reverse Auction

TMT: Benefits of a Reverse Auction

Video Transcript What’s the difference in electricity and natural gas supplied to you between one supplier or another? The answer? None. They’re both commodities. There’s absolutely no qualitative difference if your supplier is Constellation, Direct Energy, or any of the other dozens of retail energy suppliers. So, what does matter? Making sure that you’re getting […]

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February 25, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Green Options for Schools – Energy ABC’s #4

Green Options for Schools - Energy ABC's #4

Video Transcript One of the hottest topics on the streets today is about sustainability and green energy. You’re likely already facing some pressure from your Board members and community to become more green as a District but still maintain that limited budget that you have. So, in today’s video we’re going to cover 3 green […]

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February 22, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Liquefied Natural Gas

Liquefied Natural Gas

Video Transcript Did you know that natural gas can be turned into a liquid? In today’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we’ll be talking about why liquefied natural gas (or LNG) is an important factor in the cost of energy in the US. Liquefied Natural Gas: Fast Facts Liquefied natural gas, or LNG, can be exported on ships. […]

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February 18, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Run an Effective Energy RFP – Energy ABC’s #3

Green Options for Schools - Energy ABC's #4

Video Transcript Figuring out when to buy energy and what to include in your energy RFP can mean the difference between an operating budget bust or surplus for your District. Get your notes ready! Because I’m about to rapid-fire some best practices for running an effective energy RFP for your district. Give yourself plenty of […]

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February 14, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Demand Response Program for Schools

TMT: Demand Response Program for Schools

Video Transcript Starting June 1st of 2020, significant changes to the Demand Response program in our region could mean a drastic reduction in your school’s payout. In this week’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we’ll talk about these changes and what they mean for your school district. What is Demand Response? Let’s start with a quick recap of […]

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February 11, 2020/1 Comment/by AJ Brockman
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3 Ways to Purchase Energy – Energy ABC’s #2

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Video Transcript Hey guys! It’s Becky with Nania Energy, back with the second video in our series “Energy ABC’s.” Today we’re going to cover a heavy topic of the different ways to purchase energy. There’s a lot of different options available to you: there’s consortiums, using a broker or consultant, or going direct through a […]

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February 7, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Energy Buying for Schools – Energy ABC’s #1

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Video Transcript Hi guys! I’m Becky with Nania Energy. When I talk to school business officials about purchasing gas and electric, I’m often given a lot of questions about how the process works, and there’s a lack of clarity and a lot of misunderstanding around it all. So I had this idea to release this […]

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February 4, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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How to Switch Energy Suppliers

How to Switch Energy Suppliers

By AJ Brockman If you want to switch energy suppliers, there’s one section of your current energy agreement that you need to look at first: the “term” or “delivery period.” The “term” or “delivery period” section contains auto-renewal language, which is a standard part of any energy contract. Usually, this clause states that the contract […]

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January 30, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: A Lighting Project + Your Energy Rate

Lighting Projects and Your Energy Rate

Video Transcript Hi! One question I get asked quite a bit is, “What impact would a lighting project have on my facility’s energy rate?” If you’re looking to reduce your electricity usage, a lighting project will help you do that. But another surprise benefit is the impact it’ll have on your electric rate. In this […]

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January 28, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Ask An Advisor: Building an Energy Strategy

Building an Energy Strategy

Video Transcript Hi! I’m Calvin. I’m a Certified Energy Manager and a Senior Advisor here at Nania Energy. When it comes to energy, it’s important to have a strategic plan to help you achieve your goals. So in today’s video, we’re going to talk about 3 key factors in building such a plan: Define, Design, […]

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January 23, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Thursday’s Natural Gas Storage Report

Thursday's Natural Gas Storage Report

Video Transcript For today’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we’re going to talk about Thursday — specifically why Thursday could be a good or a bad day to execute energy contracts. What happens on Thursdays? Every Thursday at 10:30am ET, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) releases its Natural Gas Inventory Report. You may have heard it called the […]

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January 21, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Best Time to Purchase Natural Gas

Best Time to Buy Natural Gas

Video Transcript Hi! My name is Mike, and I’m a Senior Energy Advisor here at Nania Energy. One of the most common questions I get asked by clients is “When is the best time of the year to purchase natural gas?” It’s a great question, because natural gas is a traded commodity — meaning prices go […]

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January 14, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Green Energy 101: How to Go Green in 2020

Green Energy 101

By Michael Zaura January 13, 2020 — The end of a decade and the start of the next is the perfect time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. Green (renewable) energy has already made a significant impact on the energy industry, and it’s going to play a huge part going forward. […]

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January 13, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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How to Navigate Energy Phone Calls

Energy Call

By Matt Souvannasing Energy professionals (brokers and advisors) primarily use phone calls to contact current and prospective clients. Knowing what to expect from a call will help you decide whether to take the call and determine if the call is from a reputable energy company. Who is calling you? When an energy professional calls you, […]

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January 9, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: Choosing an Energy Contract Term Length

Energy Contract Term Length

Video Transcript Clients are always asking me: “How long should I lock in a rate?” Is it better to lock shorter term or longer term? In this week’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we’ll be discussing factors to take into consideration when choosing a term for your energy contract. Common Energy Contract Term Lengths When it comes to terms for […]

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January 7, 2020/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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PJM Capacity Market Ruling

PJM Capacity Market Ruling

By Michael DeCaluwe On Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted 2-1 to extend PJM’s Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) to any generation assets that receive state subsidies. As a result, energy consumers in PJM’s territory could see a significant rise in their electric rates. That’s a lot of energy industry […]

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December 20, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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2020 PJM Demand Response Changes

2020 PJM Demand Response Changes

By Becky Thompson December 19, 2019 BIG changes to the PJM Demand Response program are coming in 2020. If you’re currently participating in or considering enrolling in the PJM demand response program, here’s what you need to know. What is Demand Response? Demand response is a program designed to ensure reliability of the electric grid during […]

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December 19, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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TMT: How are energy brokers paid?

How are energy brokers paid?

December 17, 2019 Video Transcript The topic for today is: How do energy brokers, agents, or consultants get paid? It’s one of the most frequently asked questions that we get. So today, I want to open up a discussion so that you understand better how the process works. There are 2 ways that we get […]

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December 17, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Ask An Advisor: LED Lighting Upgrade

Ask An Advisor: LED Lighting Upgrade

December 16, 2019 Video Transcript Hi! I’m Michael, the Senior Vice President at Nania Energy Advisors. Now you’ve probably heard that upgrading your facility’s lighting to LEDs is one of the easiest ways to reduce your energy costs and to reduce your carbon footprint. And that’s true. But what does it look and feel like to […]

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December 16, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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FAQ: What is Utility Consolidated Billing?

What is utility consolidated billing

By Matt Souvannasing December 12, 2019 Does your utility bill have a supplier name listed next to the energy charge? If so, you likely fall into one of 3 scenarios: You knowingly signed a contract with a third-party supplier and chose Utility Consolidated Billing (UCB) as your billing format (or it’s the supplier’s default format). […]

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December 12, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Two-Minute Tuesday: Reverse Auction for Energy

Reverse Auctions for Energy

December 10, 2019 Video Transcript I love buying things on eBay. It’s that thrill of the auction as those last seconds tick down and getting the product that I really wanted at a great price. What if I told you that you can buy your gas and electricity commodity in an auction format as well? But […]

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December 10, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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FAQ: What are my energy bill format choices?

Energy Bill Format

By AJ Brockman When you sign a contract with a third-party supplier, your energy bill can come in one of three formats: Single Supplier Bill Utility Consolidated Bill Dual Bill Let’s see what each of these billing formats looks like. Single Supplier Bill The name of this billing type varies by supplier, but the basic […]

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November 27, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Two-Minute Tuesday: On-Bill Financing

On-Bill Financing

November 26, 2019 Video Transcript So you’ve decided to do an energy efficiency project. Now, how are you going to pay for it? In today’s Two-Minute Tuesday, we’re going to review on-bill financing as a way to pay for your energy efficiency project. What is On-Bill Financing? Under on-bill financing, your energy supplier will pay for […]

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November 26, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Pros & Cons of a Partial Fixed Product

Pros and Cons of a Partial Fixed Product

By Calvin Cornish, CEM November 25, 2019 – If you’ve seen our recent Risk Management video, you know that a Fixed All-In product isn’t your only purchasing option for your electricity. The chart below shows you the 5 components that make up your electricity supply charges. Anytime you lock less than all these components, you […]

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November 25, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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What is a Fixed All-In Product?

What is a Fixed All-In Product?

Video Transcript Hi! I’m Mike, and I’m a Senior Energy Advisor here at Nania Energy. Whether you’re new to energy buying or you’ve been buying for quite a while, you’ve probably heard of a “Fully Fixed” or “Fixed All-In” product. In today’s video, we’re going to do a deep dive into what a fixed product […]

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November 21, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Two-Minute Tuesday: What is a CEM?

What is a CEM?

Video Transcript Hi! I’m Calvin, and I’m a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) as designated by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). What is a Certified Energy Manager? Well, that’s what we’re talking about in this week’s edition of Two-Minute Tuesday. What is a CEM? The AEE describes a Certified Energy Manager as someone who optimizes […]

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November 19, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Two-Minute Tuesday: Risk Management

Risk Management

November 12, 2019 Get an inside look at our Risk Tolerance Survey! In our first Two-Minute Tuesday video, Senior Energy Advisor Mike Zaura explains each question on our Risk Tolerance Survey using on-screen navigation.

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November 12, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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FAQ: Why Do You Need an LOA or LOE?

LOA or LOE

By AJ Brockman When you ask a Nania Energy rep to price your account, they’ll ask you for three things: A copy of your most recent energy bill, Your current contract end date, and To sign a Letter of Exclusivity (LOE) or Letter of Authorization (LOA) In this post, we’ll cover the basics of LOEs […]

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October 31, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Ask An Advisor: Energy Bill Components

Energy Bill Components

Video Transcript Hi! I’m John and I’m the CEO and Founder here at Nania Energy Advisors. And today’s subject is your energy bill, whether it be gas or electric. What we’re going to do is we’re going to break out the 4 components that make up each one of those bills. And we’re going to […]

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October 24, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Tax Exemptions for Energy

Tax Exemptions for Energy

By Mike Eckenroth, CEM What would you do with $70,000? That’s the amount of overpaid taxes we helped a Baltimore condominium association identify and recover. They not only received a check for $70,000, but they also removed almost $20,000 in annual taxes from their forward budget. When you’re looking for opportunities to save money on […]

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October 16, 2019/2 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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EV Charging Stations Made Affordable

EV Charging Stations Made Affordable

By Calvin Cornish, CEM It’s been almost 2 years since I wrote my last EV charging station article. And a lot has changed since then. In 2017, there were 199,829 EVs sold in the US. That number nearly doubled in 2018 to 361,307. And as of August 2019, there have been 200,194 sold. JP Morgan […]

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October 2, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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FAQ: How Can I Spot an Energy Scam?

How to Spot an Energy Scam

By AJ Brockman In 2018, there were 63,626 reported cases of utility fraud in the US. Can you imagine what that number would be if everyone reported every single energy scam they experienced? Unfortunately, energy scammers typically target residential users. But even though you’re a commercial or industrial energy consumer, you’re not immune to scam […]

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September 23, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Ask An Advisor: What Is Your Risk Tolerance?

Risk Tolerance

  Video Transcription Hi! I’m Mike, and I’m a Senior Energy Advisor here at Nania Energy Advisors. One question we get asked all the time is: “How do I go about choosing the right energy product?” In today’s video, we’re going to discuss one of the first factors to consider when choosing an energy product. […]

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September 20, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Pros & Cons of an Index Product

Pros and Cons of an Index Product

By Michael DeCaluwe Occasionally I will get asked about what is a better energy solution — fixing energy or selecting an index product. Answering that question involves both understanding what an index product is and knowing your specific energy needs and risk tolerance. What is an index product? On an index product, your energy rate […]

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August 26, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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FAQ: Are Energy Brokers Crooks?

Are Energy Brokers Crooks?

By AJ Brockman Some C&I energy purchasers are wary of working with energy brokers because they’ve been burned in the past. Prospects have expressed these fears about working with a broker: “Brokers favor some suppliers over others and don’t give you ‘true’ numbers.” “They don’t give you a true apples-to-apples comparison.” “Brokers aren’t transparent about […]

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August 22, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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3 Advantages for Multi-Facility Energy Managers

3 Advantages for Multi-Facility Energy Managers

By Michael Zaura As a multi-facility energy manager, you have some opportunities available to you that single-facility managers don’t. And seizing these opportunities can help you be even more successful at energy management. 1) You can group your accounts together to achieve a lower rate. In energy, we call this C&I Aggregation, which is typically available […]

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August 20, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Energy Broker vs. Energy Advisor

Broker vs. Advisor

By AJ Brockman In the video above, we shared with you the three main differences between an energy broker and an energy advisor. Regardless of who you choose to work with, your advisor or broker should perform specific functions to ensure you’re getting the information and assistance you’re looking for. Below are 5 questions you […]

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August 8, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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The (Not-So-Distant) Future of Energy

The Not-So-Distant Future of Energy

By Michael Zaura One question I’ve been asked over the past few weeks is: “What future energy trends are you seeing, and how will they impact my business?” As an energy advisor, I don’t take this question lightly. Keeping up with energy news and understanding how emerging technology will affect the energy market is important […]

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July 22, 2019/2 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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New Maryland Renewables Law

New Maryland Renewables Law

By Mike Eckenroth On May 22, 2019, Maryland Governor Hogan allowed Senate Bill 516 — Clean Energy Jobs Act to become law. This new law increases Tier 1 Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) compliance to 50% by 2030. In other words: it mandates that 50% of Maryland’s energy comes from renewable sources by 2030, which is […]

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July 10, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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The Best Energy ABCs in Illinois

Best Energy ABCs in Illinois

By John Nania Each year at Nania Energy Advisors, hundreds of Illinois businesses contact us about their electricity and natural gas needs. Because so many trust our advice, they often ask: “Who are the best ABCs (Agents, Brokers, and Consultants) in the business around here?” Below is a list of companies that have solid reputations […]

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June 27, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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The Basics of Buying Electricity

The Basics of Buying Electricity

By Becky Thompson As an energy decision maker, you likely get multiple calls a day from brokers and suppliers promising big savings on your energy bills. But before you jump into an energy supply contract, you should have a firm understanding of what you’re signing up for and your options for buying electricity. Let’s take […]

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June 17, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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California Direct Access Lottery

California Direct Access

By Michael DeCaluwe About 1 week ago, California regulators finalized procedures to further open California’s electric grid to consumer choice. California originally opened its electricity market in the 1990s and was on the path to full deregulation. However, the 2001 energy crisis in the state forced them to put a hold on electric choice. Companies […]

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June 11, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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5 Common Natural Gas Questions — Answered

5 Most Common Natural Gas Questions

By Mike Eckenroth When you look at natural gas bids, it can be a struggle to accurately compare pricing between suppliers. There’s no standard offering for natural gas pricing. Which can lead to a lot of questions. The 5 most common natural gas questions we’re asked are: What’s the difference between Citygate and Burner Tip? […]

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May 28, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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The Secret to Timing Your Energy Purchase

The Secret to Timing Your Energy Purchase

By Sarah Rousseau When it comes to buying energy, decision makers usually go by two rules of thumb: Wait to buy until rates are at their absolute lowest, and Only buy in the “off-months” (winter for power, summer for gas). These strategies may have worked in the past, but they aren’t conducive for today’s evolved […]

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May 2, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Energy and Portfolio Property Management

Energy and Portfolio Property Management

By Calvin Cornish There are a lot of factors that go into managing an association’s energy: Keeping track of when contracts expire Obtaining bids from multiple suppliers Timing your energy purchase correctly to see the most savings Presenting the pricing during more than one board meeting (because they rarely decide on the first day) Now […]

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March 26, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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3 Benefits of Energy Deregulation

Benefits of Energy Deregulation

By Mike Eckenroth 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of energy deregulation in the United States. Natural gas suppliers were able to sell natural gas directly to consumers with the Natural Gas Wellhead Decontrol Act of 1989, and power producers could do the same with the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Since the inception of energy […]

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February 25, 2019/2 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Nania Energy’s New Year’s Resolutions

Nania Energy's New Year's Resolutions

By John Nania Our mission at Nania Energy Advisors is to make energy easy so you can be successful. As CEO, it’s important to me that our business offerings solve our clients’ problems and give them a competitive edge. In 2018, prospects and clients approached us with 3 major concerns regarding their energy strategies: Transparency […]

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January 24, 2019/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Be Tech Savvy with your Energy Purchasing

Be tech savvy with your energy purchasing

By Becky Thompson The Digital Age has caused major overhauls in many business sectors, and the energy industry is no exception. New technology available makes managing your energy easier than ever. Let’s say you want to lock in a specific rate. You can receive automated emails letting you know when the market has reached that […]

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December 3, 2018/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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An Easy Guide to Efficiency ROI

An Easy Guide to Efficiency ROI

By Michael DeCaluwe When I’m working with a client who’s new to energy efficiency, the first question they ask is: What’s the ROI of this project? To help clients decide which project to pursue first, we’ve created an easy guide that outlines the payback period for each type of energy efficiency project. Projects can be […]

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October 25, 2018/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

By Michael Zaura What do beer, iPhones, and Wrangler jeans have in common? They’re all made by companies who have pledged to have 100% of their electricity supplied by green energy by 2025. And it’s not just companies adopting green energy policies – cities such as Chicago and San Francisco have also pledged to be […]

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September 11, 2018/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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How To Make a Strong Energy Portfolio

How To Make a Strong Energy Portfolio

By Mike Eckenroth Imagine you’re the Vice President of Operations for a national property management company. You have 10 property managers reporting to you, each managing 3-5 properties. As the company acquires buildings, energy decisions are left to the individual property managers. You receive their energy usage and spend reports annually, but you don’t have […]

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August 2, 2018/0 Comments/by AJ Brockman
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Energy Audits and the Road to Energy Efficiency

Energy Audits and the Road to Energy Efficiency

By Calvin Cornish Uncovering Energy Efficiency Opportunities Energy efficiency is a hot topic in energy discussions, especially with the current incentives and rebates offered by electric and natural gas utilities. Because energy is a top 3 spend for many facilities and about 30% of energy in commercial buildings goes to waste, it’s not surprising that […]

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July 3, 2018/0 Comments/by Kate Mitchell
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Doing the Work For You with Municipal Electric Aggregation

Municipal electric aggregation can mean big savings for your town's residents.

By Becky Thompson June 11, 2018 – Energy aggregation can mean big savings for Illinois residents. Residential electricity aggregation first emerged in Illinois in 2012-2013 when over 750 communities passed referendums to allow cities to buy electricity for residents. But several years later, deflated utility prices led many communities to return to utility supply. Fast […]

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June 11, 2018/0 Comments/by dev
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5 Things You’ll Need to Take Your Illinois Business Solar

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By Michael DeCaluwe May 14, 2018 – Solar energy initiatives have been in the news a lot lately – from requirements to install solar on new homes in California to community solar projects in the Midwest. Illinois is poised to become a leader in new solar power. There are excellent new economic incentives to install […]

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May 14, 2018/1 Comment/by dev
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Your Easy Guide to Selecting the Right Commercial Energy Product

Your Easy Guide to Energy Procurement & Product Selection

By Sarah Rousseau April 23, 2018 – So many options. So many details. So many “what-ifs…”. What does it all mean? There is no disputing that energy procurement is extremely complex. The process takes a lot of time (something that, let’s face it, you don’t always have in great supply). It requires evaluating several factors […]

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April 23, 2018/0 Comments/by dev
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5 Ways to Protect Your Business from Bad Energy Brokers

5 Ways to Protect Your Business from Bad Energy Brokers

By Mike Eckenroth March 26, 2018 – Clients tell me all the time: “I get a call every day from one of you brokers. It’s getting to be overwhelming.” I get it – it’s tough trying to figure out who you can take seriously in the energy industry. The marketplace has become flooded with “brokers” […]

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March 26, 2018/0 Comments/by dev
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Your Energy Efficiency Project: 100% Funded with On-Bill Financing

Energy Efficiency Upgrades Funded by On-Bill Financing

By Mike Eckenroth February 12, 2018 – What comes to mind when I say “energy efficiency”? There was a time where energy efficiency seemed out of reach for many organizations. Upgrades were too expensive. Technology was too new or too complicated to implement. Results and success stories seemed too good to be true. But in recent years, […]

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February 12, 2018/0 Comments/by dev
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Demand Response: What It Is & What It Can Do For Your Illinois School District

Demand Response can help generate revenue for your Illinois school district.

By Becky Thompson January 29, 2018 – The two questions I get asked the most when speaking to public school administrators about demand response are: What is it? What can it do for my district? In short, demand response is a program that helps ensure reliability for the electricity grid by getting customers to reduce […]

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Illinois School Districts on Energy: To Group Buy or Not to Group Buy

School board meeting room. Decision time: to group buy for electricity or natural gas or not?

By Becky Thompson January 15, 2018 – As an Illinois public school administrator, you hold an enormous amount of responsibility for your district. You have a finite budget, and what you spend is public knowledge. With that kind of transparency comes the expectation to spend it responsibly. No pressure, right? Considering that schools in the […]

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January 15, 2018/0 Comments/by dev
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How Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Add Value to Your Property

Electric Car Charging At Public Station

By Calvin Cornish December 28, 2017 – When it comes to innovation, you can either reject it and try to compete or embrace it and find new ways to grow your business. In my experience, I’ve found that only one of these really ever has any success. While still in the early elite stages of […]

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December 28, 2017/5 Comments/by dev
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Winter Is Coming: Finalizing a Short & Long-Term Natural Gas Strategy

By Michael DeCaluwe November 27, 2017 – The energy industry is dynamic. It can be intimidating, especially when you consider that energy costs can account for as much as 15-20% of the annual budget for many manufacturers, property managers and/or municipalities. It takes a true expert – someone who has been around the industry long […]

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NYC Benchmarking

The waves created by New York Mayor de Blasio’s announcement revealing new mandates of NYC’s 14,500 least efficient buildings on September 14, 2017 are still being felt throughout the energy industry. The new rules will force building owners to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions through boiler, heat distribution, water heater, roof, and window upgrades, or […]

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The Moving Target of Capacity: What Does It Mean for Your Budget?

Capacity has been a topic of conversation in the energy community for a while now but what exactly is capacity as it relates to your electricity, and how does it affect your business? Imagine you have a garden hose, and when you turn on the water full blast, the total amount of water that can […]

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September 15, 2017/by May Fathallah
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