Energy User News articles from October 1999

Energy User News archives from October 1999

End-Users Stuck with Merger Tab.(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 1999... BOSTON, MASS.--Despite pending appeals to Massachusetts' Supreme Judicial Court following two controversial decisions by the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy (DTE), as it stands, the state's ratepayers will have to...

Precise Information Central to Savings.
October 1, 1999... Deregulation is both an opportunity and a challenge--and a potential quagmire for those who aren't prepared. Included in that preparation is having precise and timely information about internal energy usage and external energy opportunities....

Colorado School Breaks New Ground with Lighting Retrofit.(Brighton Charter School)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 1999... BRIGHTON, COLO.--While many public buildings have embarked on lighting upgrades to save money and energy, Brighton Charter School is realizing additional savings through an agreement with the local utility that allows the school's lighting to...

Atlanta Gas Light Company.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1999... Deregulation of Georgia's gas market has come into full swing with the Atlanta Gas Light Company being the first utility in the country to unbundle all of its services and leave the regulated retail sales business. Now more than one million...

Carolina Power & Light.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 1999... 2.5 million electricity users will now be served by Carolina Power & Light, based in Raleigh, N.C., with the utility's recent acquisition of Florida Progress Corp., St. Petersburg, Ha. The new combined company has become the nation's ninth...

PECO Energy.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1999... Commercial and industrial users in New Jersey can now competitively purchase energy from Exelon Energy, an unregulated affiliate of PECO Energy, since the company has been licensed by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.

Nuclear power.
October 1, 1999... Nuclear power will be the dominant source of energy in the next century, predicts an article published in foresight, a journal of strategic thinking and policy. To meet the growing demand, conventional and renewable energy sources will not be...

RKS Research and Consulting.(survey)(Brief Article)
October 1, 1999... U.S. business customers still don't fully understand the deregulation of electric utiliities and have weak or strained ties to existing energy suppliers, according to a poll by RKS Research and Consulting. Reliable supply and customer service...

The Worldwatch Institute.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 1999... The Worldwatch Institute recommends that, "environmental and economic trends have made a global phaseout of coal both necessary and feasible." The New York-based group says coal and its oil counterparts are among the most polluting air...

Do Price Spikes Benefit Load Management?
October 1, 1999... PALM BEACH, FLA.--Are price spikes--like the ones caused by unseasonably hot temperatures and constricted transmission grids in the Northeast this summer--actually an opportunity for building owners and energy managers to save money? Leaders...

Booking on Cost Savings.
October 1, 1999... Energy managers interested in cost savings may find "Maximizing Your Energy Dollars: A Strategic Approach to Energy Management" useful. Written by Statoil Energy, it offers a step-by-step guide for achieving energy efficiency along with an...

Domes a Monolithic Success.
October 1, 1999... Looking a bit futuristic, monolithic domes are slowly breaking into the building and construction industry with an impressive resume of energy efficiency and othe benefits. One monolithic success was built in Payson, Ariz., where two...

Up Against the Wall.
October 1, 1999... Why conservation and recycling don't play well in the boardroom The term "iron curtain" has particular meaning for members of a certain generation, and "glass ceiling" was coined by a later generation to describe another sort of barrier....

Deregulation Veterans Share Secrets.(Interview)
October 1, 1999... SAN JOSE, CALIF.--As end-users prepare for utility restructuring, there is an increasing necessity to develop a strategy to facilitate preparation for deregulation. Energy User News recently spoke to the energy-management team of Patrick A....

A Versatile, Economical, Clean Energy.
October 1, 1999... Whether you're looking at installation in a new facility or replacement of existing equipment, natural gas cooling technologies offer you an unbeatable combination: a luxury of choice with an economy of operation. But natural gas cooling is...

We've Seen the Future. And it's Simple.
October 1, 1999... Over the last 10 years, gas cooling equipment has found its way in to thousands of applications throughout the country. Its efficiency, environmental friendliness, low maintenance requirements, and contributions to good indoor air quality...

Real World Applications.
October 1, 1999... Case studies prove that natural gas cooling works. The following three examples -- highlighting desiccant, absorption, and engine-driven systems in action -- are just few of hundreds that are currently available. They show why customers...

Smart Shopping.
October 1, 1999... In the market for energy, products, or services? Facility managers share insights into the procurement process Asking lots and lots of questions, consulting other facility managers, and reading industry magazines are a few tricks of the...

The Ins and Outs of Energy Expertise.
October 1, 1999... While some companies rely on in-house talent for energy procurement, management, and efficiency projects, others look to outsource. When global tire-maker Bridgestone/Firestone looks at budgeting future energy purchases, the company...

Utilities As ESCOs.
October 1, 1999... Utilities and their unregulated subsidiaries provide more than just power these days An enormous number of utility companies, quick to see the increasing market demand for energy-management services, are flocking to that market in...

Electricity Cost Control Through Bill Auditing Procedures.
October 1, 1999... Rate structures have to match facility requirements, or the owner pays the price The only effective way to determine the potential for electricity cost reduction is to analyze or audit a facility's electricity billing. Knowing what the...

Clean Air Act Challenged by Court Ruling.
October 1, 1999... WASHINGTON, D.C.--A recent ruling by the District of Columbia U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down new air-pollution regulations while simultaneously casting doubt on the constitutionality of the U.S. Clean Air Act. The lawsuit,...

UVC Lights Improve Indoor Air Quality, Lower Energy Costs.
October 1, 1999... Bacteria and molds are eliminated while heat transfer is improved CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF.--Concerns about clean air have tended to concentrate on pollutants in the outside atmosphere. But indoor air quality (IAQ) problems in modern...

Thermal Energy Storage.
October 1, 1999... Thermal Energy Storage PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Storage Type Applied Thermal Technologies ...

DEGREE DAYS FOR SELECTED CITIES.
October 1, 1999... DEGREE DAYS FOR SELECTED CITIES August Monthly Monthly Deviation Monthly Deviation City Total From Norm From Last Year Albuquerque 308 ...

SPOT MARKET GAS: POSTED PRICES.
October 1, 1999... September prices reported by the Natural Gas Clearinghouse Prices represent estimated median prices for one month spot transactions ranging at the indicated receipt points. Prices are not offers. Pipeline 9/99 8/99...

REFINERS FUEL PRICES.
October 1, 1999... REFINERS FUEL PRICES Mid-September prices in dollars per 42-gallon barrel, generally for tank cars going to consumers. Past prices are mid-month. Grade and Site Current 8/99 ...

U.S. Military Leads Government Energy Use.
October 1, 1999... U.S. Military Leads Government Energy Use Department of Defense 82% Department of Energy 5% U.S. Postal Service 3% Department of Veteran Affairs...

Competition Fouls Air?
October 1, 1999... WASHINGTON, D.C--In an effort to remain competitive, utilities are increasing the electrical output of cheaper, coal-burning power plants, which has substantially increased air pollution, charged two environmental groups. According to a...

Thomas Baldi.
October 1, 1999... Thomas Baldi, postmaster for the U.S. Postal Service in Port Chester, N.Y., stands before the upgraded lighting system developed and installed by Con Edison Solutions, the deregulated retail sales, services, and marketing entity of Con...