ABSTRACT

Many energy practitioners are either uninformed or misinformed regarding how electricity is actually priced. Many are also unaware of how to properly calculate potential dollar savings from energy efficiency upgrades. Designed for commercial/industrial/institutional (C&I) power customers, this book details ways to secure lower electric rates and pricing in both regulated and deregulated retail power markets. The range of options varies from simple methods (e.g., minimizing sales tax) to more complex techniques (e.g., intervening in regulatory rate proceedings). With 40+ years’ experience in energy services, Mr. Audin provides an excellent understanding of power pricing and ways to reduce it.

section Section I|42 pages

Background

chapter Chapter 1|2 pages

The Bottom Line

chapter Chapter 2|11 pages

Understanding The Basic Power System

chapter Chapter 3|12 pages

Understanding Power Pricing

chapter Chapter 4|5 pages

Typical Components in a C&I Electric Bill

chapter Chapter 5|8 pages

First Steps in a Rate Analysis

section Section II|49 pages

Options for Rate and Cost Reductions

chapter Chapter 6|14 pages

(Mostly) Administrative Options

chapter Chapter 7|18 pages

Utilizing Metering and Dynamic Rate Options

chapter Chapter 8|15 pages

Equipment/Technical/Operational Options

section Section III|15 pages

Changing The Rules

chapter Chapter 9|8 pages

Negotiating with Utilities

chapter Chapter 10|5 pages

Intervening to Help Write the Rates

section Section IV|55 pages

Competitive Retail Power Procurement

chapter Chapter 11|12 pages

Buying from Competing Electricity Suppliers

chapter Chapter 12|8 pages

Options for Competitive Supply Pricing

chapter Chapter 13|10 pages

Managing Competitive Power Procurement

chapter Chapter 14|16 pages

Ways to Save Money and/or Increase Value

chapter Chapter 15|7 pages

Negotiating/Improving A Supply Contract