Use energy wisely, New Yorkers urged.According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Consolidated Edison This article is about the utility company in New York. For ComEd in Illinois, see Commonwealth Edison. Consolidated Edison, Inc. NYSE: ED is one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the United States. Company of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Inc., 19 percent more building permits were issued this year, over 900,000 air conditioner units will be installed over the next five years, and this summer alone, a peak load of 13,025 megawatts--powering over 13 million homes--is expected in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. and Westchester County. In that environment, Con Edison recommends all New Yorkers work to use energy wisely and consider shopping around for alternative energy suppliers through the PowerYourWay program. By enrolling in the PowerYourWay program, residents of New York City and Westchester County can choose from a variety of deals offered by more than 40 different energy supply companies (ESCOs) while Con Edison still delivers their energy. Some ESCOs offer a choice between variable and fixed-rate prices, and others offer Green Power solutions. With PowerYourWay, consumers can choose an ESCO ESCO Energy Service Company ESCO Estonian Shipping Company ESCO Esfahan Steel Company (Iran) ESCO Electric Steel Company, Inc. ESCO Eastern Sydney Chamber Orchestra (Australia) that caters to their specific needs. One customer, Andrew Schwartz of Merrill Sharpe, a men's sportswear store in Elmsford, got a helpful "hands on" relationship with his ESCO, Robison Oil. They lowered his bills and helped him navigate confusing state rebates based on energy efficiency. While all of the ESCOs offer savings--customers who switch don't have to pay NY state sales tax sales tax, levy on the sale of goods or services, generally calculated as a percentage of the selling price, and sometimes called a purchase tax. It is usually collected in the form of an extra charge by the retailer, who remits the tax to the government. on the delivery portion of their bill when they switch--they all have different plans. According to Charles Reed, Manager of PowerYourWay and ESCO Ombudsman, "It's important to shop around and identify what suits your best needs. Talk to the ESCOs; see what they offer and choose the best one for you and your business." Customers looking to find out which ESCO might work best for them can log on to www.poweryourway.com and enter their account information to receive customized plans from ESCOs. Con Edison's PowerYOURWay was established in 1998 following the 1995 decision by the New York Public Service Commission to have investor-owned utilities restructure their retail and wholesale plans. Con Edison's PowerYOURWay program has more than 50 Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) taking part in its deregulation Deregulation The reduction or elimination of government power in a particular industry, usually enacted to create more competition within the industry. Notes: Traditional areas that have been deregulated are the telephone and airline industries. initiative. |
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