Category Energy at Home
March Madness is just around the corner and the natural gas bears appear to be shutting down any Hail Mary shots the bulls are taking to push this market higher. To close out the “typical” winter season term, the March… Continue Reading →
The bulls and bears are having a turf war over the natural gas market. The February contract rolled off the board on Friday at $3.391 per MMBtu, nearly 14% below the January contract, after experiencing a large swing throughout the… Continue Reading →
Burton Energy Group would like to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving and extend some energy-saving tips to all those hosting Turkey Day this year. When everyone is arriving – Avoid wasting indoor heat by making sure the front door… Continue Reading →
One of the perks of my job is that I have the opportunity to attend a variety of client functions and charitable events, and none are more meaningful than Kennedy’s Cause. The foundation’s namesake, Kennedy Hubbard, is the daughter of… Continue Reading →
As 2015 finished, the three Managing Partners at Burton Energy Group reflected on the past year and what they are looking forward to in the upcoming year. See the recent interview below. Amanda P (AP): Looking back on 2015, what… Continue Reading →
Natural gas prices continue to trade at a great bargain for consumers. For the 13th consecutive month, the natural gas contract settled below $3 per MMBtu. The February contract settled at $2.189 per MMBtu, the lowest February settlement this market… Continue Reading →
When shopping for a natural gas supplier for your home, it is advisable to review pricing from at least 3 suppliers, if not more. Keep in mind, you are getting the same product from everyone, so you do not want… Continue Reading →
I recently sat down with Managing Partner Mark Breuker to learn about his recent switch to an electric-only vehicle. See what I learned in the interview below! Amanda P (AP): Thank you Mark for sitting down with me today to… Continue Reading →
In Georgia, only natural gas is deregulated for customers behind Atlanta Gas Light Company (AGLC) and Liberty Utilities, giving customer the power to choose their supplier/ marketer. AGLC/ Liberty are responsible for storing and distributing natural gas while marketers are… Continue Reading →
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting topic for our weekly POLICY WATCH… ComEd has been grabbing a lot of headlines with their initiative to install Smart Meters for all of their residential customers in Illinois by… Continue Reading →
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting topic for our weekly POLICY WATCH… The start of a new year always brings new changes, and 2014 is no different with respect to energy efficiency. Watching the Presidential State… Continue Reading →
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting topic for our weekly POLICY WATCH… Hawaii state legislators are pushing to make Hawaii the first US state to use 100% clean energy by 2050. This ambitious goal applies to… Continue Reading →
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting topic for our weekly POLICY WATCH… In the days leading up to Christmas, many Georgia residents received an unwanted gift from the Georgia Public Service Commission in the form of… Continue Reading →
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting topic for our weekly POLICY WATCH… Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) have introduced bi-partisan legislation that challenges ethanol’s status as a renewable energy. The bill proposes… Continue Reading →
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting topic for our weekly POLICY WATCH… Michigan State Representative Mike Shirkey has proposed legislation that will eliminate the limit on competition in the electric retail market. Proponents say embracing a… Continue Reading →
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting topic for our weekly POLICY WATCH… If the allocation of U.S. budget funds gives us an idea of how the federal government prioritizes the needs of the American public, then… Continue Reading →
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting topic for our weekly POLICY WATCH… Legislation has been proposed in the U.S. Senate that will require states to receive at least 25% of their electricity from renewable energy. There… Continue Reading →
Craig, our Energy Policy Watch Dog, found this new interesting topic for our weekly POLICY WATCH… In two separate cases this month in New Jersey and Maryland, federal courts have struck down state mandates ordering customers to pay for the… Continue Reading →
On January 1, 2002, SB 7 became law and deregulated electricity in Texas. Since deregulation in Texas took effect, about 40 percent of Texas homes and 85 percent of Texas businesses have switched electricity suppliers at least once, according to… Continue Reading →
The House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman formally introduced the ‘North American Energy Infrastructure Act’ last week, with a hearing to examine the legislation set to take place today. The proposed act will create a regulatory process around the construction… Continue Reading →
To mark the 40th anniversary of the OPEC Oil Embargo, SAFE (Securing America’s Future Energy) hosted a summit of leading CEOs, policy makers and military leaders to assess the state of American energy security and propose lasting solutions to break… Continue Reading →