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Legislation Introduced to Expand Electric Competition in Michigan

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Today Rep. Mike Shirkey (R-District 65) introduced new legislation in Michigan that would amend a portion of the 2008 Energy Bill (PA 286) and address the significant demand for customer choice and electric competition for more than 7,000 Michigan businesses waiting for the opportunity. The legislation proposes a measured, phased approach to expanding electric competition in Michigan and provides welcome relief to consumers who pay dramatically higher energy bills.

If enacted, the proposed legislation will gradually restore much needed competition to the state’s energy marketplace, give consumers equal opportunity to pay less for their energy, and put an end…
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Attention, IL Businesses: SB 1653 Could Result in Significant Electric Rate Increase

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As the Illinois General Assembly returns this week for the Fall Veto Session there is one issue that is likely to be addressed, and if adopted will result in a significant electric rate increase. 

The issue I’m talking about is the Taylorville Energy Center (TEC) proposal, which would require Illinois businesses, families, and government agencies to subsidize a power plant by paying almost $9 billion over a 30-year period.  While the General Assembly has twice rejected earlier iterations of this plan, the proponent of the subsidy proposal, Tenaska Energy, wants the General Assembly to enact SB 1653 – legislation…
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New Report: Competitive Electricity Markets Will Spur Economic & Employment Growth

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Click on the image to view the “Electricity Competition at Work” report released yesterday by the COMPETE Coalition (PDF).

Last Thursday, a white paper by economist Jonathan Lesser entitled, “Electricity Competition at Work,” was released by the COMPETE Coalition, focusing on how the benefits of electricity competition can lead to higher economic growth and more jobs. The report addresses not only the job growth potential within the electricity sector itself but…
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An Energy Shopping Resource for Small Single-Location Businesses

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Click above to view the Retail Energy Supply Association's new Consumer Education Guide.

For small single-site businesses and organizations in states that allow businesses to choose who they buy their power from, making a well-informed decision when selecting a new electricity supplier is smart business.

Following legislative changes that enable electricity providers to compete with each other, small businesses in states that allow electric competition have received conflicting information. Now energy customers can take a proactive approach to educating themselves on what to…
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Recent Report Reflects Rise in Commercial Retail Electric Competition & Customer Choice for ComEd & AIU Territories in Illinois

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A tower connecting power lines in Illinois

Exciting news for Illinois! The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Office of Retail Market Development released its annual report on Monday, July 12, about retail electric competition and customer choice and the results are very positive news for Illinois consumers.

A large number of suppliers are serving Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and Ameren Illinois Utilities (IP, CIPS, CILCO) customers. The report contained some statistics in this regard that we wanted to share with you.

●  ComEd in…
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Earth Day: A Time to Reflect on Our Sustainability Efforts

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Over the past year we have both helped our customers meet their sustainability goals, as well as set out to become more sustainable as a company. 

Offsetting Our Electric Load with RECs

Constellation NewEnergy matches 100 percent of our own electric load with Green-e Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).  It is estimated that this results in the avoidance of 1,568 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents, or over 3,457,265 pounds.    

Our Commitment to Solar ProjectsEarlier this year, we announced a $90 million solar capital commitment…
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