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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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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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 […]
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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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 […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, […]
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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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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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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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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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 […]
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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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 […]
The 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 […]
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 […]
California Direct Access Lottery
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 […]
5 Common Natural Gas Questions — Answered
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
3 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Doing the Work For You with Municipal Electric Aggregation
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 […]
5 Things You’ll Need to Take Your Illinois Business Solar
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 […]
Your Easy Guide to Selecting the Right Commercial Energy Product
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 […]
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” […]
Your Energy Efficiency Project: 100% Funded with 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, […]
Demand Response: What It Is & What It Can Do 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 […]
Illinois School Districts on Energy: To Group Buy or Not to Group Buy
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 […]
How Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Add Value to Your Property
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]