Using a “User’s Group” to Save Electric Dollars

Authors

  • Frank J. Richards The Richards Energy Group

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.1634

Abstract

Group purchasing has become a widely used method for vari-
ous and sundry groups to save money in many areas. This presen-
tation will describe the development of an electric users’ group, its
uniqueness from other types of groups, savings members of the
group have achieved, problems encountered along the way, oppor-
tunities seized and prospects for the future.

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Author Biography

Frank J. Richards, The Richards Energy Group

Frank J. Richards, P.E., established The Richards’ Energy Group
in Landisville, PA, in 1995, after 27 years’ experience with PA Power
& Light and Eastman Kodak. His firm concentrates on reducing elec-
tric and gas utility bills for clients through rate options, audits and
common sense. To maximize the savings from electric deregulation in
Pennsylvania, his firm has successfully developed a strong industrial/
commercial users’ group—wielding an electric load of 44,000 kW ($12
million annual electric billing).
Beyond his BSEE from Lehigh University, Frank is a licensed PE
in PA and HI, is a Certified Energy Procurement Professional, and
holds memberships in NSPE, IEEE and AEE. His firm is now a li-
censed Electric Supplier in PA.
The Richards’ Energy Group, 1325 Crown Vetch Drive,
Landisville, PA 17538; phone: (717) 898-6330; fax: (717) 898-6331; e-
mail: frichards@richardsenergy.com; website: www.richardsenergy.com

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Published

2001-06-13

How to Cite

Richards, F. J. . (2001). Using a “User’s Group” to Save Electric Dollars. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 16(3), 39–50. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.1634

Issue

2001: Vol 16 Iss 3

Section

Articles