Green Electricity & Your Home, Part II
February 23, 2010
In Part I of this series, I introduced you to the idea of purchasing "green" power for your home. If you need to catch up, click on the Part I link at the start of this paragraph. Then come back here. I'll wait.
Back? Good.
This particular article will focus on how you can save with our CleanSteps℠ Windpower program (provided by Washington Gas Energy Services), and a word of caution.
Pricing
As I said in Part I, local wind pricing is more expensive than our standard electricity offering. That being said, a lot of our pricing either comes close to or beats what you're paying your local utility right now for non-renewable energy. That's a good thing.
We have two packages: 50% local wind, and 100% local wind. Here's our pricing details, as of the publication date of this blog posting:
Pepco (DC)
1 year @ 50%=11.20¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.34¢)
2 years @ 50%=11.10¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.34¢)
1 year @ 100%=12.40¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.34¢)
2 years @ 100%=12.30¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.34¢)
Pepco (MD)
1 year @ 50%=11.50¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 12.51¢)
2 years @ 50%=11.40¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 12.51¢)
1 year @ 100%=12.70¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 12.51¢)
2 years @100%=12.60¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 12.51¢)
BGE
1 year @ 50%= 11.20¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.97¢)
2 years @50%=11.10¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.97¢)
1 year @ 100%=12.40¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.97¢)
2 years @ 100%=12.30¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.97¢)
Allegheny Power
1 year @ 50%=9.20¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 8.541¢)
2 years @ 50%=9.10¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 8.541¢)
1 year @ 100%=10.40¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 8.541¢)
2 years @ 100%=10.30¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 8.541¢)
Delmarva Power (MD)
1 year @ 50%=10.70¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.76¢)
2 years 50%=10.70¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.76¢)
1 year @ 100%=11.90¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.76¢)
2 years @ 100%=11.90¢(versus the current Price to Compare of 11.76¢)
Delmarva Power (DE)
1 year @ 50%=11.60¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.76¢)
2 years @ 50%=11.50¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.76¢)
1 year @ 100%=12.80¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.76¢)
2 years @ 100%=12.70¢ (versus the current Price to Compare of 11.76¢)
Price to Compare is the average cost per kilowatt-hour for generation and transmission service, based on your rate classification. The Price to Compare is a tool for you to use in comparing your utility's rates with offers from competing electricity suppliers -- like us. This pricing can change.
When you sign up for CleanSteps℠ Windpower, you get the same features as all of our energy packages:
- A fixed price for the length/term of the contract (1 year or 2 years)
- Painless switchover of suppliers (it's all an accounting change, basically)
- The convenience (relatively speaking) of dealing with your local utility for outages, billing, etc.
Caution
There is one caveat, though, when it comes to buying green energy. Other companies in this area are offering wind power. Many of them, though, are selling what's called "national wind power." This means their power comes from other parts of the country. By purchasing national wind power, you aren't doing anything to improve the ecosystem here in the mid-Atlantic.
Unfortunately, local wind is a bit more expensive than national wind. But given the tradeoff, I think ourCleanSteps℠ Windpower offering comes out ahead, because you're helping the environment right here in the mid-Atlantic.
By now, I hope you're convinced to take the green plunge and purchase your green energy through the marketing relationship we have with Electric Advisors, Inc. and Washington Gas Energy Services (WGES). To start the process, click here. You'll need about 10 minutes and copies of your electric and natural-gas bills. Use this link for our Preferred Pricing, too. You'll get prices that are better than what WGES offers in its own marketing efforts.
CleanSteps℠ Windpower is a service mark of Washington Gas Energy Services.
A Beginner's Guide To RECs
The PJM Interconnection serves the Mid-Atlantic, as well as parts of the Midwest and Southern U.S.
As businesses start the budgeting process for 2025, electricity supply costs across the PJM Interconnection region are rising, driven largely by an increase in capacity charges. Capacity charges, which ensure enough power is available during peak demand, have seen a sharp uptick, leading to higher rates, especially in the DC and Maryland areas. Both residential and commercial customers are facing these increases, with supply prices potentially rising by as much as 20%, significantly impacting operational costs. However, there is still time to mitigate the coming increase in supply rates. From simple energy efficiency upgrades, such as LED lighting or smart thermostats, to longer-term projects like solar panel installations and power walls, businesses have a range of options to reduce their energy consumption and control costs. These strategies can offer significant savings over time and position companies for more sustainable energy use. We encourage you to talk with business owners and decision-makers in your network about these rising costs. This is a great time to introduce them to Electric Advisors, where we can help them navigate these changes and find ways to reduce their energy expenses. Your referrals can play a crucial role in helping those in your network become more competitive. Best,
