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Author: Elaine Doughty

INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE FOR GAS HEAT

Posted on November 18, 2016

There are gas boilers that are installed in buildings that have a back-up system (either oil or electric) which allow you to pay a lower rate than general service.  These are classed as interruptible with your local utility (IS or ISS).  These interruptions often take place when the temperatures drop to single digits and the…

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Challenges in Older Buildings – water usage

Posted on October 24, 2016

One of the biggest challenges that I face is the water usage at my properties. My company’s business plan is to purchase older garden-style construction in the Mid-Atlantic region. This poses very different scenarios from companies that are developing new assets. A development company is able to install water saving equipment using the latest technology….

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What’s All the Gas About?

Posted on April 14, 2016

As we are all aware, utilities continue to be a challenge from the purchasing of commodities in deregulated states to budgeting. Since gas prices have continued to fall, many of us are investigating future pricing as a way to ensure our low pricing into the future. It is very important through 2016 to compare your…

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