To know which rate you are currently paying, you want to look at the Gas Supply portion of your utility bill. Similar to electricity, you will see a delivery charge which is the cost to distribute your gas supply and also the gas supply. To analyze your current price, you will want to add together any line items within your supply charges and divide by the monthly usage on the bill. Also, similarly to electric, there are different products within the natural gas realm; burner tip and city-gate may be one’s you have heard of. Our Energy Advisors will help you select the best options when it comes to your natural gas.

A kilowatt is simply a measure of how much power an electric appliance consumes—it’s В В1,000 watts to be exact. You can quickly convert watts (W) to kilowatts (kW) by dividing your wattage by 1,000: 1,000W 1,000 = 1 kW.

A kilowatt-hour measures the energy an appliance uses in kilowatts per hour. For example, if you clean your floors with a 1,000-watt vacuum cleaner for one hour, you consume 1 kWh of energy.
Your kilowatt-hour consumption factors in how many watts your appliances use and how often you use them. When you see kWh on your monthly energy bill, it’s a measurement of your electric appliances’ wattage and the amount of time you use them.

It’s easy to get kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hours (kWh) mixed up when talking about energy consumption. The main difference between kWh and kW is in what they measure. To put it simply, a kilowatt is a measure of power and a kilowatt-hour is a measure of energy; power is the rate at which something uses energy, and energy is the capacity to do work.

With our proprietary pricing models we provide our clients with the most competitive rates available. Whether energy go up or down, we provide our clients with the peace of mind knowing that their rates remain competitive.

We work as a consultant to provide our clients with offers from various alternative energy suppliers. These energy suppliers compete for your business through our process. Once the successful supplier is chosen, USAGroup Energy is paid a commission from that supplier. We have no retailer affiliation, which allows us to provide unbiased representation for our clients.

If you are located in a utility that offers a default rate, the Price to Compare is located on your recent bill copy for either electric or natural gas. It’s the benchmark you will want to use when comparing third party supplier rates. Those utilities will always have a Price to Compare that changes throughout the year. Some change monthly, others change quarterly. It will vary and be based on the current market conditions at the time they purchase their energy.

You can certainly request quotes in certain instances from different energy retailers. However, each retailer has their own set of products, each with different prices, features, and terms and conditions. Without spending a significant amount of time to understand them fully, you may find yourself making a rushed decision without understanding all the facts. USAGroup Energy professionals provide a detailed comparison that allows you to evaluate your needs quickly, and effectively. We aim to be your partner, working as your single point of contact to liaise with all interested suppliers. This saves you valuable time as you leverage our knowledge, experience, and contacts to select the best possible contract that meets all your requirements.

Only the commodity portion itself is deregulated. Businesses are able to choose who supplies their energy, and the manner by which they are charged. Leveraging this vibrant wholesale market provides you with a great set of options. The transmission/distribution portion of your invoice is still regulated, meaning your local utility continues to service the physical delivery of your energy.

Not always is the cheapest price going to be the best option for you. There are a variety of factors that need to be weighed before you make a decision. Some of those include the components that make up the cost, cancellation terms and also your individual business factors (i.e. how long will you be at your current location, will your consumption stay constant or go up and down, etc.). Luckily, we are well-versed in the procurement industry and have years of experience to help guide you through this process

Utilities are the companies that distribute your energy from the power supply to your business. †Distribution’ costs are determined by the utility and cannot be shopped. Essentially, you are paying the utility to provide a service by delivering your energy to you. Where your service area is located will determine your utility company.

There are two types of billing options when it comes to your energy agreements: consolidated (one bill from the utility) and dual billing (one from the supplier for the supply costs and one bill from the utility for distribution costs). Most standard agreements will be consolidated billing.

The delivery of your natural gas and electricity is still regulated and maintained by the local utility. Should you experience a service disruption, your local utility should be contacted immediately for assistance.

Not at all. The local utility continues to operate services to your building. They also continue to flow through the associated charges through your newly selected retailer. As a regulated utility, they are mandated to ensure reliability to each customer in their service area. It makes no difference to them which retailer supplies your energy.

In almost all cases, no additional equipment is required. The chosen retailer will deliver the electricity over the same lines as before, because the transmission and distribution system is still owned and provided by the utility.

There are multiple suppliers that we work with but how can you tell which is right for your business needs? Suppliers provide the electricity or natural gas you consume at your location. When you switch to a third party supplier, you are purchasing energy directly from them.

Choosing a retailer for a contract is strictly a financial transaction, so there are no physical changes. The only difference is that your monthly energy invoice(s) will show a different supplier’s name.

No. Our alternative suppliers do not charge switching fees. Once you select a retailer, we handle all administrative details to ensure that your account transfers seamlessly, making it simple for you, and avoiding any service disruptions.

We prepare a line-item electricity budget for each client, either during the procurement process or after a contract is signed. This budget projects future cost based on the actual contract rate and historical usage data, while making adjustments for anticipated future usage. If the regulated delivery/distribution portion of the invoice changes, we will revise your budget accordingly.

It depends on the supplier. If your business moves, we can simply request a change of address form along with a new account number. Generally, if you turn off the meter and there is a cancellation fee associated with your contract, you will be responsible for that cancellation fee.

Unfortunately, no. When you enter into an agreement for your energy procurement, you will be responsible for the terms and conditions of the agreement. The utility’s rate does change throughout the year. Once your agreement has ended you will be able to analyze the market and make the best decision at that time.

When comparing electricity rates, you want to look at your supply portion of the bill. Generation and Transmission are the two items that can make up your electric supply costs depending on your state. When analyzing your current rate, add together the total expense for this portion and divide by your bill’s usage for that month. This will give you a baseline for what you are currently paying and then be able to compare that number to our advertised rates. We do not expect you to understand all the different types of energy products out on the market. We just want you to know that there are a variety of products; fixed, variable, block & index.