Utility Savings Plus
Lower Your Operating Costs and Increase Your Bottom Line
Savings potential will vary depending on programs available in your particular state, and the quantity of utilities used.
CLA’s Utility Savings Plus helps members reduce expenses and increase budget certainty. When you enroll in this program, you receive:
• A stable and reliable energy consultant
• Competitive, fixed rates
• Effectively managed accounts
• Education about the market and ongoing support
• Experience and expertise of a leading, national, independent energy consulting firm
Since 1997, our utility consultant has structured and implemented successful aggregation programs for commercial businesses across the United States.
The Utility Savings Plus program identifies and implements options that reduce the costs of each member’s energy, utility, and telecommunications services. Members pay no upfront, hourly, or retainer fees. The consultant is only compensated when it demonstrates and delivers savings and/or refunds.
Initial consultations are free and at no-obligation. Why not try it today?
Electricity Buyers Program
- Analyzes existing electricity accounts and supplier contracts.
- Solicits offers from qualified electricity suppliers.
- Works to obtain the best rate and reliability, contract terms and conditions.
- Handles all paperwork and manages the transition to the new supplier.
- Oversees electricity accounts moving forward for optimum performance.
- Monitors the market for new opportunities and continues its due diligence of suppliers.
Utility Audit Service
- Analyzes existing energy (electricity and natural gas), water, recycling, waste removal, freight, credit card processing, and telecommunications (voice and data) services.
- Identifies incorrect fees, billing errors, and overpayments.
- Analyzes rate structures and tariffs for savings opportunities.
- Corrects billing errors, and adjusts bills moving forward for immediate savings.
- Secures refunds on monies due from billing errors or incorrect rate structures.
- Evaluates alternate service providers and program options that reduce the cost of service.
- Monitors your accounts to assure billing integrity and savings.
Natural Gas Management Program
- Provides natural gas risk management tools.
- Provides ongoing advisory assistance, including the development and implementation of Request for Proposals, monitoring of suppliers, and review of bids and contracts.
- Assists in negotiating more favorable terms and conditions.
Demand Side Services
- Identifies, implements, and monitors specific solutions and products for increasing energy efficiency.
- Reduces energy usage through infrastructure improvement.
- Proposed energy savings pay for mechanical system upgrades.
What's Happening in Your State
State regulation plays a key role in how this program can assist you. Click here to see what it can do in your state.
Most Recent Developments
Illinois
After months of political activity, the Illinois legislature and Governor decided there will be no changes to tariff rates for commercial electricity accounts (except for a limited number of small accounts) through at least May 2008. Most businesses will continue to pay the tariff rate increases of up to 70% that went into effect in January 2007. In order to create budget certainty and savings, you may choose a competitive supplier to provide electricity at prices below the increased tariff rates.
Maryland
Maryland businesses of all sizes can take advantage of an aggregated portfolio. The Utility Savings Plus program actively manages your electricity costs in this portfolio, utilizing a combination of fixed and floating market-based prices. Maryland markets have been hitting low price points in recent weeks, creating potential savings for your business. Maryland Aggregation Portfolio (MAP) - available via CLA's Utility Savings Plus - continually takes advantage of price drops like these and seeks to mitigate short-term market volatility while providing a stable, long-term solution.
New York
If you have business locations in NY you may be able to decrease electricity costs and remove the threat of future electricity price increases. Peak hurricane season continues through October. Now is the time to consider a locked-in fixed electricity price to protect your business from future price increases.
Texas
Texas businesses can access competitive pricing and products. If your electricity contract is expiring within the next 12 months, now is the time to explore competitive supply. Protect your business, find current savings, and secure budget-certainty by utilizing CLA's Utility Savings Plus program.
