Podcasts about utility rates

DeMaio on the higher utility rates coming your way and who is really to blame.

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, father-daughter duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan host the clean energy crash course focusing on campus sustainability, specifically spotlighting EcoMotion's work with the Chula Vista Elementary School District.They start high level, being that working on campuses and sustainability is a shared passion in their professional careers - Sierra more on the strategic side, and Ted more on the operations side.They jump right into the story, starting with EcoMotion's introduction to the District, and the first step of analyzing one school site to gauge potential, which resulted in a very favorable result for large-scale solar. The next step was performing a feasibility analysis for all 49 campuses, revealing the opportunity to save $60-77 million over 25 years ($60 million if financed, and $88 million if a community bond initiative passed). Ted then presented this to the school board, and they authorized EcoMotion to proceed with releasing an RFP for full-scale solar.With the passing of the bond, EcoMotion projected $88 million in savings, which has now been recalculated to over $100 million in savings with the escalation of utility rates. EcoMotion then advanced the opportunity to market, reaching out to 24 solar companies that were deemed capable of such a large job and multi-site deployment. The District ended up selecting Engie, with a cost of $4.71 cents per watt, including $7 million O&M over 25 years. With the contractor, Engie, selected, EcoMotion facilitated project oversight and quality control, maintaining owner's rep throughout construction, which took a little over 2 years. The 49 sites were in aggregate of 8.1 MW total (175-200 kW per school site), with approximately 18,000 panels, offsetting approximately 80 percent of annual consumption. Sierra asks Ted if the Chula Vista ESD experience can be emulated at other school districts, and Ted responds yes, in many cases. There are major opportunities for major energy, cash, and environmental savings.Ted concludes by sharing that it is also a lesson in smart energy management for students, staff, and teachers alike. It is something to be proud of, and a solar lesson to take home that will have a generational impact.

The Future of Water Podcast host, Reese Tisdale, and Senior Water Analyst Charlie Suse, discuss findings and takeaways from Bluefield's Water & Sewer Rate Index, published earlier this month. Over the past 12 years, combined household water and sewer bills for a typical U.S. household has increased by a total of 56.2%, or an average of 4.2% each year. From 2022 to 2023, combined household water and sewer bills increased by 3.9%, down slightly from the 5.2% increase observed from 2021 to 2022. On a whole, water and wastewater rates are fairly stable, not changing dramatically from year-to-year. But, from city to city, there is some variation. This episode is a discussion of water rates across some of the largest utilities in the U.S., uncovering the broader trends year-on-year and causes for rate volatility at the local level. Reese Tisdale and Charlie Suse hit on trends in water rates, drivers behind water rate fluctuation, and break down some of the hidden costs in your water bill. If you enjoy listening to The Future of Water Podcast, please tell a friend or colleague, and if you haven't already, please click to follow this podcast wherever you listen. If you'd like to be informed of water market news, trends, perspectives and analysis from Bluefield Research, subscribe to Waterline, our weekly newsletter published each Wednesday. Related Research & Analysis: U.S. Municipal Water & Sewer: Annual Utility Rate Index, 2023

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In this podcast episode, Tudor welcomes Henry Payne to discuss the ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) strike and its impact on the automotive industry. They highlight the seriousness of the strike, its effect on major automakers like Ford, Jeep, and GM, and the potential ripple effects across the country. They delve into the demands of the UAW and question the feasibility and consequences of these demands. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast episode, Tudor welcomes Henry Payne to discuss the ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) strike and its impact on the automotive industry. They highlight the seriousness of the strike, its effect on major automakers like Ford, Jeep, and GM, and the potential ripple effects across the country. They delve into the demands of the UAW and question the feasibility and consequences of these demands. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast episode, Tudor welcomes Henry Payne to discuss the ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) strike and its impact on the automotive industry. They highlight the seriousness of the strike, its effect on major automakers like Ford, Jeep, and GM, and the potential ripple effects across the country. They delve into the demands of the UAW and question the feasibility and consequences of these demands. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wyoming & Texas Residents NOT HAPPY!

City Manager John Feary addressed those concerns during this week's meeting, saying the city's well aware of the challenges posed by aging infrastructure and rapid growth.

Wildfires burning hundreds of miles away have transformed the sky into a smoky haze that could be described as unsettling, yet yielding powerful sunrises and sunsets. Though Charlottesville Community Engagement is mostly about items that happen in a relatively small portion of the earth, nothing is not connected. I'm Sean Tubbs, seeking to offer as much information as I can. On today's show:* Elected officials in Albemarle and Charlottesville break ground for the first phase of a court expansion in Court Square* Albemarle County releases draft criteria for when and if a decision is made to expand the growth area* A bridge in southern Albemarle County will soon close for a couple of weeks to replace the superstructure* Charlottesville City Council holds first reading on increased water, sewer, and natural gas rates for FY24 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

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Brent Woodall is a candidate for Alabama Public Service Commission and has insight into why citizens of Alabama pay higher utility rates than our neighboring states and why our state has so few solar installations compared to our neighbors. I checked the details and he's right. I called in Lagniappe Weekly Newspaper's Managing Editor Rob Holbert to help with the interview. Bottom line: The citizens of Alabama are getting screwed.  Thanks to show sponsors: Sandifer Wealth Management E3 Termite and Pest Control Persons Services Corp. Bud-Busch Distribution Bryant Bank Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE) Trey Langus - Transworld Business Advisors Allison Horner - State Farm Agent Keith Air Conditioning

Hour Two - See which providers will be charging more. 

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In episode 3 of season 2, executive Director Ted Streuli hosts reporters Trevor Brown, Rebecca Najera and Paul Monies. This week's topics are how Oklahoma consumers will be paying for the natural gas used during the 2021 ice storm for decades, the latest on non-binary birth certificates and the financial disclosure rules for elected officials and political candidates.

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Dorothy Barnett, executive director of the Climate and Energy Project, and Zach Pistora, a lobbyist with the Kansas Sierra Club, talk about a study of utility rates in Kansas.

Alabama residents pay the 2nd most for electricity in the country, but why? The answer is frustrating and largely ignored. Kari Powell joins Will Lochamy and Heather Milam to explain what the PSC is and why they are so important to all of us.

Matt Graham, who installed solar panels on his Wichita home, Andy Rondon, who works with Lawrence-based solar installer Good Energy Solutions, and Dorothy Barnett, with the Clean Energy Business Council and Climate and Energy Project, talk about a Kansas Corporation Commission decision to approve special fees on solar energy producers.

Evergy senior vice president Chuck Caisley says customers who install solar units should share in the responsibility for maintaining the electrical grid.

A look at how utility companies are regulated and their influence on lawmakers, featuring Dorothy Barnett, executive director of the Climate and Energy Project, Paul Snider, with the Kansas Industrial Consumers Group, and Jeff Glendening, director of the Kansas chapter of Americans for Prosperity.

Sandy Byrd joins Tom and Bret to discuss pending Environmental Protection Agency regulations.  EPA action could remove affordable, abundant, and American coal from our nation’s base-load generation portfolio, which will cause your electric bill to rise, while reliability could go down. Take action now if you want to keep your electricity affordable and reliable: www.tellepa.com

A consultant to national account, commercial, industrial and institutional clients on financial and technical issues related to electric, gas, and water utilities.  He develops energy management strategies for clients and has prepared them for electric and gas deregulation.  His efforts have reduced clients’ energy costs by lowering energy consumption, tariff & contract negotiation, and competition in deregulated markets.  Mr. Segars has 26 years experience in the utility industry.  Currently, he consults for Expo Energy & Environmental, Inc. and is a principal of Consensus Energy, LLC, a firm that implements energy efficiency concepts.  Prior to consulting, he worked 12 years at Southern Company as a National Account Manager and a Power Sales Representative.  Mr. Segars has won several industry awards for projects to improve energy efficiency.  In addition, he has made presentations and been recognized in publications on energy topics and the decision to outsource energy consulting services.  In 2007, he testified as an expert witness on behalf of a customer group in the Georgia Power Rate Case.  His education includes an MBA and MS in Marketing from Georgia State University and BS in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech.  He has earned the designation of Certified Energy Manager from the Association of Energy Engineers.  On a personal level, Mr. Segars is a passionate advocate for the environment and young people.  He serves as the chairperson of the Green Team at his church and as a Scoutmaster for a local Boy Scout troop.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys camping, hiking and kayaking.  He has been married to his lovely Wanda for 29 years and they have one son, who is a freshman at Georgia Tech.