Maximizing energy savings and minimizing costs

There are so many different (so-called) energy "fixes" available today, that many energy users are hesitant to do anything because of the apparent complexity of these "fixes." Many large energy users have completely lost sight of the fact that they may not need (at least initially) 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. The potential reader of this book could be a neophyte new energy manager to a seasoned energy professional. This book provides the foundation upon which any successful, long-term energy strategy should be based. CONTENTS 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 Index