An op-ed that considers the benefits for Utahns to consider energy choice . Deseret News Contact: Ethan Dursteler and Michael Giberson Rocky Mountain Power’s proposed rate increases have raised the ire of solar companies in this state. Estimates suggest these rate increases will boost the bills for homeowners with rooftop solar equipment by about $19 per month. To Rocky…
View this News Release (external link)California Retail Choice En Banc
Last month, the California Public Utilities Commission together with the California Energy Commission held an en banc hearing on the changing state of retail electric choice in California. In addition to presentations on community solar programs and California’s renewable energy portfolio standards, CPUC Staff presented its white paper, Consumer and Retail Choice, the Role of the…
Survey Shows Consumers Strongly Support Maintaining Existing Energy Choice, ACCES Says
Energy Choice Matters, the leading retail energy trade publication, published a recap of ACCES’ consumer survey and white paper, The Power of Choice: Consumer Preferences on Energy Choice in Florida and Ohio. ACCES spokesman, Michael Meath explained that the survey found, “no matter whether consumers have had choice for a number of years, such as in…
View this News Release (external link)ACCES Power of Choice Webinar
Earlier this month, ACCES released the results of a consumer survey, and accompanying white paper, which measured awareness and understanding of energy choice in Ohio and Florida. On June 7, ACCES hosted a webinar entitled, “The Power of Choice: Consumer Preferences on Energy Choice in Ohio and Florida,” to discuss the research. The webinar highlighted the survey findings including…
Survey: Floridians prefer ability to choose energy provider
The Pensacola News-Journal published a follow-up to its investigative feature story on May 19 on Florida’s non-competitive electricity model with a recap of ACCES’ consumer survey and white paper, The Power of Choice: Consumer Preferences on Energy Choice in Florida and Ohio. ACCES spokesman, Michael Meath explained respondents’ views on the role of the Florida PUC while…
View this News Release (external link)First Look at the ACCES Consumer Choice Survey and White Paper
The American Coalition of Energy Suppliers is pleased to announce the launch of its consumer survey and white paper, titled, The Power of Choice. ACCES completed a consumer survey to measure awareness and understanding of energy choice in Ohio and Florida. Join us as we present the survey results in a webinar on Wednesday, June 7th…
ACCES radio interview with The Steve Gruber Show on WJIM Michigan Talk Network
Click here to listen to the ACCES interview. 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…
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…
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…
New Hampshire Launches Comparison Shopping Webpage for Competitive Electric Supply
The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission has launched an electric choice comparison website for residential and small commercial customers looking to shop for a competitive energy supplier. New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission Contact: Amanda Noonan Concord, N.H. The Public Utilities Commission launched a new webpage today that provides electric customers with one location to easily compare…
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