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Conectiv Power
Provider of gas and electric services to residents and businesses in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and southern New Jersey.
www.aenergy.com
Provider of gas and electric services to residents and businesses in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and southern New Jersey.
www.aenergy.com
American Electric Power
Provider of electric utility services to customers across the US.
www.aep.com
Provider of electric utility services to customers across the US.
www.aep.com
ALLETE
Minnesota Power generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity to about 140,000 customers in northeastern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
www.allete.com
Minnesota Power generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity to about 140,000 customers in northeastern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
www.allete.com
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Basin Electric Power Cooperative (G&T)
Provider of operational services supplying electricity-generating power plants to consumers in eight states.
www.basinelectric.com
Provider of operational services supplying electricity-generating power plants to consumers in eight states.
www.basinelectric.com
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Exelon Enterprises
Provider of energy supply and infrastructure services, including integrated communications, thermal technologies and energy-efficient offerings.
www.ceco.com
Provider of energy supply and infrastructure services, including integrated communications, thermal technologies and energy-efficient offerings.
www.ceco.com
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
Natural gas and electricity utility serving New York region. Production, distribution and marketing of energy.
www2.centralhudson.com
Natural gas and electricity utility serving New York region. Production, distribution and marketing of energy.
www2.centralhudson.com
Chubu Electric Power Co.
The utility company supplies electricity to five prefectures in the Chubu region at the center of Japan.
www.chuden.co.jp
The utility company supplies electricity to five prefectures in the Chubu region at the center of Japan.
www.chuden.co.jp
Central Maine Power
CMP delivers over 9 billion kilowatt-hours of energy a year to more than 540,000 electric customers.
www.cmpco.com
CMP delivers over 9 billion kilowatt-hours of energy a year to more than 540,000 electric customers.
www.cmpco.com
Commercial Testing & Engineering
CT&E has provided a wide range of technical and analytical services to the suppliers & users of coal and minerals since 1908.
www.comteco.com
CT&E has provided a wide range of technical and analytical services to the suppliers & users of coal and minerals since 1908.
www.comteco.com
Consumers Energy Company
Natural gas transmission and distribution pipeline, and electricity generation (from fossil fuel, nuclear and hydro), transmission and distribution.
www.consumersenergy.com
Natural gas transmission and distribution pipeline, and electricity generation (from fossil fuel, nuclear and hydro), transmission and distribution.
www.consumersenergy.com
CONVEX
State-of-the-Art Transmission Control Center for Connecticut and Western Massachusetts; this site contains a real-time power advisory sytem for Connecticut
www.cvx.com
State-of-the-Art Transmission Control Center for Connecticut and Western Massachusetts; this site contains a real-time power advisory sytem for Connecticut
www.cvx.com
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Conectiv
Provider of transmission, distribution and delivery services of electricity and natural gas.
www.delmarva.com
Provider of transmission, distribution and delivery services of electricity and natural gas.
www.delmarva.com
Duke Power Company
Provider of electricity and customer service to customers living in North Carolina and South Carolina.
www.dukepower.com
Provider of electricity and customer service to customers living in North Carolina and South Carolina.
www.dukepower.com
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Tennessee Power Company
Markets the output of small independent power projects, and offers green power nationwide on both retail and wholesale basis through a rate swap.
home.earthlink.net
Markets the output of small independent power projects, and offers green power nationwide on both retail and wholesale basis through a rate swap.
home.earthlink.net
Edison International
Provider of parent corporation services to Southern California Edison, Edison Mission Energy, Edison Capital, and Edison Enterprises, all focusing on energy utility services.
www.edison.com
Provider of parent corporation services to Southern California Edison, Edison Mission Energy, Edison Capital, and Edison Enterprises, all focusing on energy utility services.
www.edison.com
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Florida Power & Light
Florida-based, investor-owned, electricity provider and distributor.
www.fpl.com
Florida-based, investor-owned, electricity provider and distributor.
www.fpl.com
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Granite State Electric
Purchase, distribute, and sell retail electricity to New Hampshire.
www.granitestateelectric.com
Purchase, distribute, and sell retail electricity to New Hampshire.
www.granitestateelectric.com
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Idaho Power Company
A subsidiary of IDACORP Inc., providing electric service to Idaho and parts of Oregon and Nevada. Operate hydro and coal-fired plants, and offer consulting services.
www.idahopower.com
A subsidiary of IDACORP Inc., providing electric service to Idaho and parts of Oregon and Nevada. Operate hydro and coal-fired plants, and offer consulting services.
www.idahopower.com
Alliant
Provider of electric, natural gas, water and steam services to customers in four Midwestern states.
www.ies-energy.com
Provider of electric, natural gas, water and steam services to customers in four Midwestern states.
www.ies-energy.com
IES Industries
Provider of utility services including electric, natural gas and water.
ies-energy.com
Provider of utility services including electric, natural gas and water.
ies-energy.com
Illinois Power
Public utility providing electricity and natural gas to Illinois.
www.illinoispower.com
Public utility providing electricity and natural gas to Illinois.
www.illinoispower.com
Innogy Holdings PLC
Integrated UK energy business comprising of: a generation and trading business with a portfolio of around 8,000 megawatts (MW) of UK gas, coal and oil-fired generating plant, an energy trading capability and a supply of fuels.
www.innogy.com
Integrated UK energy business comprising of: a generation and trading business with a portfolio of around 8,000 megawatts (MW) of UK gas, coal and oil-fired generating plant, an energy trading capability and a supply of fuels.
www.innogy.com
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LG&E Energy
Energy services company that owns and operates businesses in power generation; project development; asset-based energy marketing; and retail gas and electric distribution services.
www.lgeenergy.com
Energy services company that owns and operates businesses in power generation; project development; asset-based energy marketing; and retail gas and electric distribution services.
www.lgeenergy.com
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Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
Energy resource provider, including coal mining, electricity distribution, and oil & gas production and distribution.
www.mdu.com
Energy resource provider, including coal mining, electricity distribution, and oil & gas production and distribution.
www.mdu.com
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National Grid USA
Wholly owned subsidiary of The National Grid Group, a global, U.K.-based company involved in the management of electricity delivery systems and the development of telecommunications networks.
www.nationalgrid.com
Wholly owned subsidiary of The National Grid Group, a global, U.K.-based company involved in the management of electricity delivery systems and the development of telecommunications networks.
www.nationalgrid.com
Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO)
A NiSource Company, NIPSCO is a regulated utility that provides natural gas and electricity to northern Indiana.
www.nipsco.nisource.com
A NiSource Company, NIPSCO is a regulated utility that provides natural gas and electricity to northern Indiana.
www.nipsco.nisource.com
New Jersey Natural Gas Co.
independent natural gas distribution and transportation company in New Jersey and subsidiary of New Jersey Resources Corp.
www.njng.com
independent natural gas distribution and transportation company in New Jersey and subsidiary of New Jersey Resources Corp.
www.njng.com
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Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Oglethorpe Power supplies power to 39 of Georgia's 42 Electric Membership Corporations (EMC's) which serve nearly three million Georgians living in approximately two-thirds of the state's land area.
www.opc.com
Oglethorpe Power supplies power to 39 of Georgia's 42 Electric Membership Corporations (EMC's) which serve nearly three million Georgians living in approximately two-thirds of the state's land area.
www.opc.com
Oregon People's Utility District Association (OPUDA)
Provides utility services, electricity and water; the purpose of a PUD is to sell at cost-based rates (no profit added in), thereby offering lower prices.
www.opuda.org
Provides utility services, electricity and water; the purpose of a PUD is to sell at cost-based rates (no profit added in), thereby offering lower prices.
www.opuda.org
Orange & Rockland Utilities Inc.
A subsidiary of Consolidated Edison Inc., distributing natural gas and electricity to New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
www.oru.com
A subsidiary of Consolidated Edison Inc., distributing natural gas and electricity to New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
www.oru.com
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Portland General Electric Co.
A subsidiary of Enron Corp, providing water, coal and gas powered electricity generation and distribution.
www.portlandgeneral.com
A subsidiary of Enron Corp, providing water, coal and gas powered electricity generation and distribution.
www.portlandgeneral.com
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San Diego Gas & Electric
A Sempra Energy subsidiary, providing natural gas and electricity.
www.sdge.com
A Sempra Energy subsidiary, providing natural gas and electricity.
www.sdge.com
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Texas-New Mexico Power
A Fort Worth, Texas based holding company whose subsidiaries provide electricity and energy services in Texas and New Mexico.
www.tnpe.com
A Fort Worth, Texas based holding company whose subsidiaries provide electricity and energy services in Texas and New Mexico.
www.tnpe.com
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Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy Inc. is a utility holding company with six public utility subsidiaries.
www.xcelenergy.com
Xcel Energy Inc. is a utility holding company with six public utility subsidiaries.
www.xcelenergy.com
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Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc.
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution.
www.yonden.co.jp
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution.
www.yonden.co.jp
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Investor-owned utilities (or private utilities) help maintain the infrastructure for the public sector. Investor owned electrical utilities and investor owned water utilities are found in every state. Many private utilities give to the communities they serve by sponsoring local sports and offering scholarships.
Investor owned utility companies are represented in the energy market through electric, water and gas usage for residential and business customers. The private utilities' websites provide energy rates and consumer information for residential and business use. They list regulatory matters that affect them and include shareholder and investor information.
When investigating private utilities, know that:
1. Investor-owned utilities are vital to the infrastructure of the country.
2. Investor-owned electric utilities, investor owned water utilities and investor owned gas utilities can be bought and sold on the stock exchange.
3. Each utility is regulated by its state's Public Utility Commission. All investor owned energy utilities advise their customers on energy saving and money saving ways to reduce energy.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Take time to know your investor-owned utilities
Everyone is using an investor-owned utility of some kind. Take a look at the utility's website to find information for residential and business consumers, investors and energy-related issues that can affect you.
I recommend: Con Edison's website provides information on how to go green, storm alerts, as well as investor information. Gulf Power provides energy and money-saving tips for its consumers.
Use the resources of your private utilities
Many shareholder-owned utilities give investment opportunities directly from their websites.
I recommend: A list of investor owned utilities will help you identify the private utilities that serve your community. Energy East allows residents of the areas they service to enroll in its Investor Services Plan. Integrys has an Investor Service Plan that can be opened for as little as $100.
Research the benefits that you may get from your private utility
Privately owned utilities often provide community service programs for the areas in which they provide energy.
I recommend: Pacific Gas and Electric Company provides under-served communities with energy alternatives and its members volunteer in helping to build new homes. It also offers scholarships for college-bound students. National Grid gives scholarships, educates students and supports local sports.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Use the information from your investor owned utility companies' websites to see if you can save money by following their tips, get rebates when you install energy-efficient products, or apply for a scholarship.
- • Pay your bill online and monitor your electric, gas and water usage. If you find your bill running higher and you haven't changed your energy usage, contact the utility to find out if there is an error on its end.
