Eisenbach Consulting closely monitors market trends and makes projections using market data, such as historical gas prices and storage reports, regulatory changes, pending legislation and other market influences. Our research and analysis is intended to be used to assist decision makers with regard to energy procurement purchasing electricity in Texas and other markets. Recent changes [...]

Shopping for electricity can save you money, but did you know that it can also spur the economy and job creation? A new study from the COMPETE coalition shows that expanding electric competition can provide greater employment opportunities and spur economic growth at a time when everyone is focused on creating more jobs. Monopolies are [...]

In August, the Ohio Public Utility Commission (PUCO) collected comments on a proposal to enact a statewide electricity discount for companies that boost the state’s economy with large amounts of hiring or capital investment. The proposal is raising eyebrows among utilities and local ratepayers. Existing customers can receive a discount off the incumbent electric distribution utility’s [...]

For the majority of Pennsylvanians, electric competition has been a success. With the average electricity rate down from 15 percent to 12 percent above the national average, electricity is getting cheaper while almost everything else from groceries to gas is rising in price. On the other hand, industrial customers have not fared so well. While [...]

The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) regional transmission organization (RTO) serves nine states. They are responsible for ensuring the lights stay on for about 15 million people, but new regulations may put some of their customers in the dark. SPP, like every RTO, is facing a wide array of new EPA regulations. In a July letter [...]