The NYMEX Settlement for July natural gas prices closed at $6.929/MMBTU. Futures for August and September are at $6.3918/MMBTU and $6.514/MMBTU respectively.  The July price is approximately 17.7 % higher than this time last year. Prices are now mostly subject to storage injections, summer electric generation needs, and the hurricane season. 

Federal reliability regulations have now been made mandatory with fines of up to a $1 million for non compliance.  The 83 standards are intended to keep the transmission grid healthy and will be enforced by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. 

The PSC awarded SCANA Energy with a two year contract to be the “regulated provider” who serves the states most financially disadvantaged customers. The “regulated provider” is paid by the state through funds collected from the state’s biggest gas customers. This year was the first one in which competitive bids were received.  MX Energy, Gas South, and Catalyst Energy submitted bids. 

GPC has requested a $642 million increase in base rates. They are asking for $406 million in 2008, $191 million in 2009 and $45 million in 2010. This is an average increase of 7.06% for 2008. The stated reasons are new federal and state environmental standards and infrastructure needs. The PSC will need to approve any increase and the new rates will be in effect January 1, 2008.

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We formed Expo Energy with a mission to become the trusted energy advisor to business and institutional clients.   Expo Energy offers a concise three-step approach to assist our clients with their utility needs.  In this three-step approach, we will help you take a “RIP” at utility costs.  The following describes the steps in the “RIP” process: 

1. Review Utility Billing – identify cost saving opportunities from current rates.
2. Implement Technical Solutions – recommend cost saving equipment technology.
3. Procure Energy – help clients purchase gas and electricity in deregulated markets.

Expo Energy has assembled a team of analytical and creative consultants that have a balance of skills in the evaluating financial and technical issues related to energy consumption.  Each of our consultants have worked inside a major utility and have been involved in most aspects of utility functions as they relate to the customer.  This wide breadth of knowledge is invaluable and respected by the exclusive franchises of the utility industry.  See the following pages for our qualifications, references, and methodology.

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