Al Berger Mike Spacek Glen Ginesi
UTILITY CONSUMPTION Water Sewer Storm Gas Electricity Yes * N/A Yes * * To a lesser degree if production related
UTILITYPURCHASE PRICE Water Sewer Storm Gas Electricity No N/A Yes (Generation Only)
UTILITYDISTRIBUTION/TRANSMISSION Water Sewer Storm Gas Electricity No Yes * * Most owners & engineers don’t realize they can control this….so they don’t
3 Basic Components Generation Transmission Distribution
Local Power Company (Standard Service Offer) Individual Energy Providers Individual Brokers Energy Consortium Clearing House of Energy Providers
The Utility’s Demand Response Program Demand Control Management 5 Hours of Use Can Cost 2 Cents/kWh Yes, 5 Hrs of Use Can Cost You 20% - 25%
Secondary Tariff Primary Tariff Transmission Tariff
Tariffs & Riders Determine Cost Understanding Tariffs & Riders is Critical Vary by Distribution Company Tariffs & Riders are the “Law of the Land” Tariffs Seldom Change – Riders Do
To Lower Costs Analyze Each Component Each Component Requires a Different Approach Doing One Thing isn’t a Total Solution
Varies Depending on Consumption Large Users – Clearing House is “Best” Small Users – An Independent Broker
Develop a Demand Management Program Lower Your Demand During 5 “Selected” One Hour Periods Most Difficult Component to Control
Eliminate Multiple Meters by Combining Services Use the “Best Fit” Tariff for Your Facility
It was There When We Got Here It was What the Utility Recommended The Construction Budget Couldn’t Afford It The Rules Have Changed
Tariff Installation Cost Consumption Cost Secondary Service Best for Small Consumers LowerHigher Primary Service Best for Medium to Large Consumers HigherLower Transmission Service Best for Very Large Consumers Much Higher Much Lower
Tariff Installation Cost Consumption Cost Secondary Service Best for Small Consumers Higher Primary Service Best for Medium to Large Consumers Lower Transmission Service Best for Very Large Consumers Lower Much Lower
EUS Absorbs Installation Costs Required To combine meters To transition to a lower cost tariff Client Pays Lower Cost Tariff Rates EUS Charges a per kWh Conditioning Fee Client Saves Difference Lower cost tariff rate + conditioning fee < higher cost tariff rate
Typically a 10 Year Contract End of Contract Buyout Available Expedited Installation Refundable Deposit No Debt
To Succeed You Need to Understand Tariffs Private – RS, GS, GP, GSU, GT, POL Public – RS, GS, GP, GSU, GT, STL, TRF, POL All – You Need to Understand the P, P, R & R
Treat the Power Company Like the IRS Accountant Lawyer When Dealing with the Power Company Take an expert
$.058 per kWh$.0033 per kWh and 40% Less Energy
There is a Utility You Can Increase Control Managing demand Eliminating multiple meters Getting on the “Best” tariff Understanding the policies, procedures, rules & regulations Our Team Can Assist You With This Tariff Conversion Program Consultation services