In the News
The Energy Cooperative make PA biodiesel delivery milestone
Source: Biodiesel Magazine
The Energy Cooperative, a
nonprofit member-owned Bioheat and biodiesel distributor based in
Philadelphia achieved a significant milestone in October by delivering its
10 millionth gallon of biodiesel to Krapf Bus Companies, a local private bus
contractor for school districts.
Peco predicts a drop in electric-power price Source: Philly.com
Peco Energy Co. electric customers
may be feeling a little deregulatory whiplash.
Since market rates went into effect this year for the Philadelphia utility's
1.6 million customers, the price for residential electric power has gone up
12 percent. Peco last week posted its projected prices for Jan. 1, 2012, and
it estimates residential rates will fall dramatically.
Philadelphia-based co-op launches Bioheat Initiative
Source: Biodiesel Magazine
The Energy Cooperative, a Philadelphia-based member-owned
nonprofit, has launched an initiative to encourage the use of Bioheat.
Peco to raise electricity supply charge Source: Philly.com
Peco Energy Co. estimates its residential supply charge will increase by
6 percent on Oct. 1, a boost that could get the attention of customers who
have hesitated to switch to discount suppliers.
Green-energy choices widen in PA Source: Philly.com
Until this year, PECO Energy Co. customers who wanted to buy renewable
power had to drop some extra green. But the advent of retail electricity
competition Jan. 1 introduced a new dynamic into the mix. Residential
customers can now buy renewable power, mostly from wind generators, at
practically the same price they would pay by sticking with Peco. They might
even pay less.
For commercial customers, Peco will raise its price to compare
Source: Philly.com
PECO Energy Co. commercial customers who have not shopped for an
alternative electric supplier might want to reconsider that strategy.
Thrift Week Tip: Energy Cooperative Source: American Consumer
News
The Pennsylvania Energy Cooperative has tips for saving money on your
energy bills.
Many PECO customers switching suppliers Source: Philly.com
With the expiration of PECO's rate caps, commercial and residential
consumers are lowering their bills by switching suppliers.
Oiled and Ready:
The skinny on bioheat Source: GRID Magazine page 11
Samantha Wittchen writes about the rising costs of heating oil and the
importance of looking into alternative fuels.
Deregulation: You now have the power Source:
Chestnuthill.patch.com
Highlighted are viable, renewable energy options and why residents and
businesses might choose them.Deregulation:
You now have the power
Home Oil Costs to Shoot Up This Winter Source: NBC Philadelphia
NBC 10's Tracy Davidson tells you what you need to know--and
expect--before you crank up your heat this winter.
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