We've all begun to see the effects of a change in the way we pay for energy. Rising energy prices and volatility indicate a marketplace facing increasing demand while becoming constrained by supply and environmental concern.

  • Some of us see rising costs and wonder what future costs will be, and how they will affect our business opportunities
  • Others wonder what environmental damage continued use of traditional energy sources will cause.
  • Some wonder how reliance on traditional energy sources might limit the independence of our country and businesses to pursue strategic goals.
  • Finally, we all want to convey the image that we are contributing toward a brighter future for our companies, employees & customers.

We have an opportunity to change the way we purchase electricity, and decouple from volatile rate increases, pollution and reliance on foreign energy purchases.
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Electricity Cost

Area 2008 Increase 2009 (Projected)
New England: +49% +8%
New York / New Jersey: +31% +11%
South Florida (FPL): +37% +9%
Alabama / Mississippi: +32% +12%
National Average: +28% +10%

Source: Energy Information Administration (EIA)

Drivers of Increased Electricity Costs:

  • Strong global competition for energy
  • New generation plants very expensive
  • Increased electricity demand
  • Utilities limited by impending pollution limits.

Environment

Smoke Stacks Contributing to Global Warming

The Pew Center on Global Climate Change points to a convincing body of evidence that we must immediately reduce Carbon Dioxide emissions from the consumption of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) to prevent catastrophic climate change.

Independence

Statue of Liberty and New York Skyline

Energy imports create foreign relationships that compromise our foreign policies, impair foreign trade balance and create price volatility.

  • Uncertainty in future energy prices may begin to affect your long-range business strategy.
  • Clean energy technology is a rapidly growing industry that could become as significant as information technology

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Google Campush with Solar Panels

Progressive companies like Google are differentiating themselves by using solar power to:

  • Hedge future energy costs
  • Create authentic employee loyalty
  • Demonstrate a sustainable mindset to customers
  • Create growth opportunities