On December 9, ACCES spokesman Michael Meath talked energy choice with host Steve Gruber of the WJIM Michigan Talk Network. Meath discussed energy choice in Michigan and the options available to consumers to meet their energy needs. “The more options you have, then the greater the opportunity to take control of your energy bills,” said…
ACCES interviews with SiriusXM Satellite’s Morning Briefing show, discussing energy choice
Click here to listen to ACCES spokesman Michael Meath interviewed by Morning Briefing host Tim Farley. On November 3, ACCES spokesman Michael Meath talked with host Tim Farley of SiriusXM Satellite Radio POTUS Channel’s Morning Briefing show. Meath discussed energy choice and the options available to consumers to meet their energy needs. Today energy choice programs allow customers to shop around…
ACCES Convenes Annual Meeting in Washington D.C.
November 23, 2015, Washington, DC – The American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers (“ACCES”), the nation’s leading supplier-led organization dedicated to consumer education on energy choice, recently held its annual meeting in Washington, DC. During the meeting, outreach and campaign measures for 2016 were adopted. Areas of focus include expanded education consumer outreach across deregulated…
National Consumer Education Coalition Announces New Member WGL Energy Services
Oct. 13, 2015, Washington, DC – The American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers (“ACCES”), the nation’s leading supplier-led organization dedicated to consumer education on energy choice, recently welcomed its newest member, competitive energy supplier WGL Energy Services. “ACCES fills a unique role in the industry as the only supplier-led consumer education organization dedicated to empowering…
Taking Charge of Your Energy Bill for Your Small Business: 3 Common Misconceptions
Many consumers are under the impression that the world of energy is a great mystery and they have no control over their energy bill; leaving them feeling frustrated and helpless. In the case of small business owners, this can be even more daunting when trying to determine an annual budget or trying to cut down…
ACCES issues its Quarterly Consumer Education Update – Winter 2015
Click here to read the second issue of ACCES’ Quarterly Consumer Update. On January 8, ACCES released it’s second issue of the Consumer Update, discussing how consumers can better manage their energy bills this winter. For information about energy choice and how to shop for a competitive energy supplier, visit our website at competitiveenergy.org.
ACCES interviews with SiriusXM Satellite’s Morning Briefing show
Click here to listen to ACCES spokesman Michael Meath interviewed by Morning Briefing host Tim Farley. On October 20, ACCES spokesman Michael Meath talked with host Tim Farley of SiriusXM Satellite Radio POTUS Channel’s Morning Briefing show. Meath discussed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed regulations on reducing greenhouse gas emission from power plants and the connection between those…
ACCES releases new educational videos – how consumers can navigate through a door-to-door sales pitch and a telemarketing sales call
What should consumers do when an energy sales representative shows up to the door or calls the home? Unleash the hound? Throw the phone out the window? Relax, there are simple steps consumers can take when a sales representative rings the door bell or calls. The American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers (“ACCES”) has produced…
Santanna Energy Services Joins Coalition to Support Consumer Education
The American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers (“ACCES”) continues to grow its consumer education initiative as competitive energy supplier, Santanna Energy Services, based in Austin, Texas, has joined the coalition as an Affiliate Member, as of August 15, 2014. Santanna shares the commitment of ACCES members Great Eastern Energy, IGS Energy, Infinite Energy, SouthStar Energy,…
How to Understand an Industry That’s Difficult to Interpret
From “BTUs” to “distribution charges” understanding the terms on your energy bill is important to becoming a smarter energy consumer, but can be challenging. The American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers (ACCES – intentionally pronounced like “access”) has launched a detailed glossary on its consumer education website CompetitiveEnergy.org that defines over 100 terms to help…