Randy Griffith, rgriffith@tribdem.com Tue Aug 31, 2010, 10:49 PM EDT JOHNSTOWN — With electric rate caps coming off in January, major consumers such as the Johnstown airport and Cambria County government have begun shopping for the cheapest rates next year. Now, a proposed law would allow municipalities to negotiate bulk rates for all of their residents [...]
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Efficient Lighting Tips – 866-572-2274
August 14th, 2010
by Dawn Killough According to the Energy Information Administration, lighting uses 44% of the electricity in commercial buildings. And, buildings can save up to 1 Watt of energy in cooling for every 3 Watts of lighting energy reduced. The savings add up quick! But, how do we make our lighting systems more efficient? Honestly, I [...]
Smart Meters Put New Wrinkle in Deregulation Debate – 866-572-2274
July 7th, 2010
Monday, 01 March 2010 09:29 Eight years after state legislators deregulated the electric industry Texans continue to question the wisdom of the ruling and whether it has helped or hurt consumers. And the role smart meters will play in improving the daily lives of citizens while saving consumers money and reducing the local carbon footprint [...]



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