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May

23

2013

The U.S. moves ahead with second LNG export project

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World natural gas markets are becoming interrelated as countries rely more heavily on global, waterborne supplies as a supplement to conventional supply.

The Fukishima disaster of 2011 crippled Japan’s nuclear program and pushed imports of natural gas to record levels. A drought in Brazil caused hydroelectric output to plummet earlier this year and Brazil was forced to pay upwards of $18/mmBtu for spot cargos of LNG. North America continues to be the largest demand market for gas in the world at approximately 27% of total.

The fastest growing region is Asia, with China, Japan and South Korea experiencing…
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May

21

2013

Business Insider: How Having An Energy Strategy Can Give You An Edge Over Your Competitors

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In a post that went live today (5/21/13) on Business Insider, one of the fastest growing sites covering business news, Constellation’s senior vice president of energy management programs, Gary Fromer, covered some frequently asked questions from businesses regarding ways to become more energy efficient.

Fromer explains that historically the relationship between energy provider and consumer was one-way and static. Competition in regional electricity markets has fostered considerable innovation and today many customers can enjoy a relationship with their energy company that is dynamic, data-driven and interactive. Competitive markets allow consumers to develop and implement a comprehensive energy strategy, choose the best products and prices and provide new online options manage energy costs and consumption. Read More

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May

20

2013

Support Retail Electric Choice in Michigan Now

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regulatory affairs Support Retail Electric Choice in Michigan NowRetail electric competition is currently capped at 10%.  Michigan customers that were able to choose a competitive supplier before hitting the arbitrary 10% cap are estimated to have saved over $350 million.  Michigan customers unable to switch are now paying the highest prices in the Midwest, having increased by over 20% since 2008.

Please consider taking a moment from your day to contact the Michigan House Energy and Technology committee members and tell them you want them to eliminate the cap on electric competition. They are currently reviewing…
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May

16

2013

Constellation to Supply Clean Energy for Owens Corning Facility

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sustainability solar Constellation to Supply Clean Energy for Owens Corning Facility

We’re thrilled to announce the development of a 2.6-megawatt (DC) solar generation project that will supply clean energy to Owens Corning’s thermal and acoustical insulation plant in Delmar, N.Y. The solar project is designed to supply more than 6 percent of the plant’s annual electricity demands and will support Owens Corning’s 2020 Environmental Footprint Goals for energy use and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Solar Project Details

The solar system will be financed, built, owned and maintained by Constellation. Owens Corning will purchase the system’s electricity under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA).…
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May

15

2013

5 Ways Going Solar Can Bring Real Value

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sustainability solar renewable energy 5 Ways Going Solar Can Bring Real Value

This past April, we completed solar generation projects that will respectively support 60% of the electricity needs for 5 Arizona schools and provide the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) with millions of kilowatt-hours (kWh) worth of electricity from solar generation, which helps meet UMMS’ sustainability goals.

These are just two recent examples of public organizations that have taken the plunge into solar generation and are reaping real value from doing so.

By structuring solar projects as solar service or power purchase agreements, we offer solar installations that require little to no upfront capital from customers and typically provide fixed power costs that are less than projected market rates.

Outlined below are five ways that going solar can bring your organization and business real value.…
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May

8

2013

Data Reveals Clear Support for Electric Choice

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regulatory affairs Data Reveals Clear Support for Electric Choice

What are the benefits of a competitive electricity market? That’s the question that Energy Choice Now (ECN) of Michigan was able to get to the bottom of by assisting in Governor Rick Snyder’s information gathering process called Ready Michigan to Make Good Energy Decisions.

After detailed research and analysis, ECN concluded that its data showed that competitive electricity markets reduce rates, support jobs, enhance reliability, promote cleaner energy, and are most adaptable and innovative.

Wayne Kuipers…
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