By Andrew Maykuth Inquirer Staff Writer In the new world of competitive electricity markets, one alternative power supplier has attracted the attention of regulators in two states. North American Power, a Connecticut company, is facing a deceptive-practices complaint from the Maryland Public Service Commission that could lead to the loss of its license there. And [...]
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North American Power Electricity Supplier Under Scrutiny in Multiple States – 866-572-2274
February 1st, 2011
Robust Competition Creates Economic Benefits for Maryland Consumers
January 7th, 2011
Several major competitive power suppliers have recently entered Maryland’s electricity markets, and the resulting competition is driving switching rates higher among consumers – a trend noted in a recent COMPETE report on the success of retail electricity markets. These developments come fast on the heels of similar upward switching trends in other Mid-Atlantic states, [...]
Maryland PEPCO Customers Overpay for Electricity – 866-572-2274
January 7th, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Free-Press-Release.com) December 16, 2010 — Lower Electric Bill Today, an online provider of electricity news, rates, and information, announced today that Maryland PEPCO electric customers can transfer their service to a more affordable electric supplier to reduce their monthly bill by up to 20%. A recent study conducted by the U.S. Energy [...]
Maryland SMECO Commercial Customers No Longer Have Tiered, Block Rate Plan – 866-572-2274
January 7th, 2011
What about commercial customers? Rate adjustments for commercial customers will also take effect this month. For distribution charges, commercial customers will no longer have a tiered, block rate with the first 8,500 kWh charged one amount and anything over 8,500 kWh being charged another amount. The Distribution Charge will be: • $0.02623 per kWh [...]
SMECO Rate Adjustment Takes Effect – 866-572-2274
January 7th, 2011
SMECO submitted a revised filing with the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) in December 2010 to increase the Distribution Charge, which hasn’t changed in three years. Changes are set to take effect this month pending PSC approval. There are two main components to your electric bills, the Standard Offer Service (SOS) and the Distribution Service. [...]
Do You Know If Your Business Is Paying Too Much for Commercial Electricity or Natural Gas? – 866-572-2274
December 13th, 2010
It’s going to be a very COLD winter. Those companies that have been following energy prices understand that rates are expected to increase again. Has your company checked to ensure that it is getting the best rate for electricity and/or natural gas? Now is the best time to do it. The company could significantly reduce how much it pays for [...]
How Energy Deregulation Benefits the Consumer – 866-572-2274
November 28th, 2010
By Bernard Brown Historically, the energy market in the U.S. was regulated and this lead to monopolies controlling the industry. The problem with monopolies is that they become complacent. They believe that you need them, as opposed to them needing you. Their customer service is quite often bad and lack of competition invariably means increased [...]
DPUC Suspends License Of Energy Broker
September 1st, 2010
Accused Of Using Forged Documents To Boost His Commission August 19, 2010|By Courant Staff Report The Department of Public Utility Control suspended the license of energy broker Raymond Sanzone Thursday after a request by state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Consumer Counsel Mary Healy. Sanzone and his company, Turris Associates of Redding, allegedly defrauded an [...]
Electric Deregulation Finally Takes Off – 866-572-2274
August 25th, 2010
OutFront Electric Deregulation Finally Takes Off Jonathan Fahey, 03.25.10, 11:40 AM EDT Forbes Magazine dated April 12, 2010 Volatile electricity prices and new technologies are finally allowing retail power sellers to deliver on the promise of deregulation. The giant brain that manages the electricity used by 27 buildings owned by Vornado Realty Trust ( VNO [...]



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