1st Edition
Maximizing Energy Savings and Minimizing Energy Costs
There are so many different energy “fixes” available today, that many energy users are hesitant to do anything because of the apparent complexity of these “fixes”. Large energy users have completely lost sight of the fact that they may not need time-consuming, large investment strategies. Strange as this may sound, many users today have little or no practical knowledge about their energy purchases. This book covers the basics of rates, components of energy purchases, and the methods and techniques required for maximizing energy savings and minimizing costs. For new energy manager or seasoned energy professionals, this book provides the foundation upon which any successful, long-term energy strategy should be based.
1 – Regulation of Utilities
2 – Developing a Strategy for Reducing Electricity Costs
3 – The Electricity Utility Bill
4 – Electricity Deregulation
5 – Electricity Deregulation: The Current Status
6 – Deregulation: The Process
7 – Cogeneration
8 – Natural Gas
9 – The Natural Gas Utility Bill
10 – Natural Gas: An Overview
11 – Natural Gas Regulation
12 – Reducing Natural Gas Costs
13 – The Natural Gas Flow Process
14 – The Natural Gas Billing Process
15 – The Propane-Air System
16 – The Natural Gas Deregulation Process
17 – The Natural Gas Contract Process
18 – The Monthly Natural Gas Billing Procedure
19 – Natural Gas Cost Reduction Strategies
20 – Electricity & Natural Gas Hedging Strategies
21 – Electricity & Natural Gas Savings Opportunities
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