ESCO

"In this book, John M. Studebaker, utility consultant, explains what ESCOs (energy/engineering service companies) are, how they work, and how they can benefit any electricity and natural gas utility user. Structured from his actual experiences in working with various ESCOs as deregulation has continued to evolve, Studebaker explains how most retail customers get involved in the direct purchase of these commodities." "Most deregulated electricity agreements include both electricity commodity purchase as well as ESCOs to take advantage of total cost reduction opportunities. In these types of arrangements, retail customers partner with ESCOs to accomplish these cost reductions." "Ninety percent of the success of your relationship with any ESCO is your ability to select, quantify, contract with, and measure the results you expect to accomplish. This book helps you increase those odds!"--Jacket.