Weather Authority Extends Its Prediction for a Hyperactive Season with an Increased Northeast US Threat
WSI Again Increases Its Forecast Numbers for 2010 Hurricane Season, July 16, 2010
In its latest tropical update for 2010, WSI (Weather Services International) now calls for 20 named storms, 11 hurricanes and 5 intense hurricanes (category 3 or greater). The 2010 forecast numbers are well above the long-term (1950-2009) averages of 10 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 2 intense hurricanes and slightly above the averages from the more active recent 15-year period (1995-2009) of 14/8/4. These numbers are also an increase from the May forecast numbers of 18/10/5.

WSI and ESAI Expect US Energy Usage during July-September Period to Increase 7-8% Year-Over-Year
WSI: Moderate Heat to Build Across the Northern US During Second Half of Summer, June 22, 2010
WSI expects the upcoming period (July-September) to average warmer than normal across most of the US, with the exception of parts of the central and northern Plains. The WSI seasonal outlooks reference a standard 30-year normal (1971-2000).

Opposition Campaign Under Way
CL&P Fights Unfair, Hidden Tax on Customers, April 19, 2010
Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P) has launched a campaign to oppose Senate Bill 484, a bill that will create a hidden, unfair tax on CL&P customers.

Increased Hurricane Threat in 2010
Increased Hurricane Threat in 2010, Says Forecaster, April 7, 2010
The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season will produce an above-average eight hurricanes, four of them major, posing a heightened threat to the U.S. coastline, the Colorado State University hurricane forecasting team predicted on Wednesday.

$10,500 To Orange For Participation In Energy Program
Town of Orange, MA Participates in Energy Program, April 5, 2010
Northeast Energy Partners has facilitated a demand response agreement between EnerNOC, Inc. and the Town of Orange.  Through its participation in EnerNOC’s DemandSMART-New England program, the town will receive approximately $10,500 over the next five years.

NRG Energy plans to layoff about 35 percent of its CT state workforce.
NRG To Lay Off Nearly 70 Workers At Four Connecticut Power Plants, March 10, 2010
NRG Energy plans to lay off nearly 70 employees at its four operating Connecticut power plants in June, about 35 percent of its state workforce.

Electric rate caps will be lifted in 2010, meaning adjustments for customers
Attention PPL Customers: electricity deregulation goes into effect Jan 1, 2010, October 25, 2009

To cash-strapped PPL customers, the only aspect of electricity deregulation that will seem important on Jan. 1 will be the 30 percent jump in your bills.

Number of Connecticut Customers Who Choose Alternative Energy Suppliers Rises
Alternative Energy Suppliers See An Increase of CT Customers, August 18, 2009
The number of residential and business customers in Connecticut who have switched to alternative suppliers for electricity has increased nearly 46 percent in just the past six months, state regulators said Monday.

Petroleum Groups Say Clean Energy Bill Could Drive Up Heating Oil Costs In Connecticut, Other States
Clean Energy Bill Could Drive Up Heating Oil Costs In Connecticut, July 23, 2009
Connecticut, where more than half of all households use heating oil to keep warm, could bear the brunt of a broad climate change bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives last month, according to a national petroleum industry group.

Visit NoMoreMonopoliesCT.com to contact your Elected Officials Today
Attention CT Customers: Say NO to re-regulation and an end to competitive choices, May 14, 2009

More than 138,000 Connecticut residential, commercial and industrial consumers, large and small, have used their power of choice to find value and service from competitive retail electric suppliers. Make sure your elected officials know that you want a CHOICE when selecting an energy supplier.

RESA strongly opposes the proposal to take away Connecticut's small businesses right to choose their energy supplier
Proposal to end electric choice is harmful to Connecticut, April 29, 2009
The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), a leading association of retail energy suppliers, strongly opposes the proposal to take away the right of Connecticut residents and small businesses to choose their energy supplier. More than 138,000 Connecticut residential, commercial and industrial consumers, large and small, have used their power of choice to find value and service from competitive retail electric suppliers. Today’s proposal would mean higher prices and fewer choices for all customers.

575 Car Charging Stations May Be Built In CT & MA
NU Plans Electric Car Charging Stations, April 8, 2009
One of New England's largest utility systems has applied for a federal grant to help build 575 stations to charge electric vehicles in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Working with Energy Broker Helps Municipality Negotiate Lower Rate
Town Of Agawam Looks Forward To A "GREEN" New Year, January 5, 2009
The Town of Agawam will be green in more ways than one this year, thanks to a lower rate for electricity and a new initiative to receive 50% of its power from renewable energy sources.

IEA chief economist: Global demand for oil will rebound in 2010-2011
Oil Demand to Rebound in 2010-2011, November 27, 2008
According to the Chief Economist of the International Energy Agency (IEA), global demand for oil will rebound in 2010-2011 and prices may exceed their peak levels of July 2008.

Though less urgent, now is still the time to fix the energy crisis
Energy crisis still exists, November 10, 2008
The energy crisis may seem far less urgent these days than it did this summer, when oil prices were nearly twice what they are now.

Consumption and prices on the rise?
EIA Releases Short-Term Energy Outlook for Electricity, September 8, 2008
In the most recent EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook report, prices and consumption for electricity were reportedly increasing.

Electric company asks to raise rates
WMECO plans more rate hikes, May 28, 2008
Commercial customers serviced by Western Massachusetts Electric Co. could be getting a nearly 30 percent increase in rates on July 1. This article was written by Stan Freeman for The Republican.

NEP's Brian Pioggia interviewed by Sentinel & Enterprise
The high cost of doing business, May 5, 2008
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Northeast Energy Partners by offering it's members the opportunity to join NEP's ongoing aggregation. This article was written by Dan Magazu for Sentinel and Enterprise.

Get some buying clout!
Want more bargaining power? New Price Watch Aggregation now forming!, March 24, 2008
Northeast Energy Partners is in the process of forming their largest aggregation to date

$100 VISA gift card winner
Northeast Energy Partners Announces Contest Winner, March 18, 2008
Northeast Energy Partners is pleased to announce the winner of the $100 VISA gift card drawing.

NEP selects an agency of record
NEP selects Ryan Marketing Partners as agency of record, February 28, 2008
Northeast Energy Partners and Ryan Marketing Partners have teamed up together.

New Business Development Manager at NEP
NEP promotes Brian Pioggia to Business Development Manager, February 1, 2008
NEP announces the promotion of Brian Pioggia to Business Development Manager

Technology advances helping to provide superior customer service
NEP announces communication & infrastructure improvements, January 24, 2008
In a continuing series of initiatives to provide superior customer service, Northeast Energy Partners has launched a new telephone system and website.

CL&P Bonuses Spark Fight
CL&P has quietly asked state regulators to make ratepayers pick up the bonuses paid to top executives., November 5, 2007
Will ratepayers have to pick up the bonuses paid to top CL&P executives?

Agawam Saves
Town of Agawam Saves Over $15k on Electric Bill, September 20, 2007
Agawam Town Treasurer Laurel Placzek watches as Todd Bousquet from Northeast Energy Partners

Electrical costs will stay high
ISO New England issues stern warning, August 12, 2007
The operators of New England's power grid have issued a stern warning