You Have the Power to Change Your Energy Provider!

With the arrival of energy deregulation, businesses now have the ability to choose their energy provider. If handled correctly, businesses can significantly reduce their monthly energy spend without the slightest risk of service interruption or quality concerns.

Using the same proven techniques that have made D&M one of the largest independent telephony agencies in the United States -- representing the leading service providers complemented by superior in-house customer service -- D&M represents the industry’s leading energy companies.

Whether you are interested in natural gas, electricity, or both, or wish to use renewable or traditional sources of energy, D&M can provide your company with an energy supplier that can save you money. And since the service, quality, and delivery are all provided by the same local company you are currently using, the only change is a lower rate from an independent supplier. There is no downside.

Information on D&M’s energy offerings and answers to commonly asked questions are provided below. However, the easiest way to determine how D&M can lower your energy bills is to call us at 732-335-5510.

How Much Can I Expect to Save?

On average, you can expect to reduce your energy spend by 10% to 15%. The amount of money you save will depend on a variety of factors, including the type of energy you use (gas or electric, and traditional or renewable), your monthly spend, and the type of plan you select (fixed or variable).

How Does D&M Save Your Company Money on Its Energy Bills?

For D&M, representing electrical suppliers is a natural fit as there are many similarities between representing telephony and power services. These include:

• D&M’s goal of providing a service that saves our clients money without compromising quality.
• The ability to represent top-tier providers, each of which has unique attributes and offer distinct benefits.
• Pricing is based on both usage and contract length.
• For service to an existing location, there is no physical change. The only change is the name on the bill.
• When changing service providers, you will experience no downtime.
• If you ever have an issue, you simply contact our responsive customer service department. We will work on your behalf to expedite a resolution.

What Type of Business Can Benefit from Energy Deregulation?

Small to Medium-Sized Businesses: Regardless of the size of your company, saving money whereever you can is a sound business practice. While your energy bill may not be your largest monthly expenditure, it is certainly not going to go away. D&M will analyze your usage and needs, and propose a variety of options to save you money without compromising the quality of service you currently receive. You will be able to choose from a fixed-rate plan that locks in your price over time or a variable rate program that allows you to benefit when the cost of energy decreases.

Large to Industrial-Sized Businesses: The higher your monthly spend on energy, the higher your potential savings. D&M will conduct a comprehensive audit of your current energy usage and future needs to determine which provider offers the best customized solution for your company. If renewable energy is a consideration, we also have the suppliers to meet this need.

Businesses with Multiple Locations: Unlike a traditional monthly energy buy, you now have the ability to combine the purchasing power from all your locations to take full advantage of discounted rates that come with higher energy usage. Whether your locations are scattered across several states or are in the same zip code, D&M will present your management team with a proposal outlining the suppliers who can meet your needs and the anticipated savings each can provide.

Should I Choose a Fixed or Variable-Rate Plan?

The type of plan you select is dependent upon a combination of the long-term commitment level you are comfortable with and if you believe the cost of energy is going to increase or decrease.

With a fixed-rate plan you are locked into a predetermined price, protecting your business against potential market and regulated rate increases. With a fixed rate plan, even if market rates go up, your price is guaranteed not to increase.

You have the option to sign-up for a fixed-rate plan for either gas or electric, or both.

When considering the benefits of a fixed-rate plan, you will have the comfort of knowing that you have protected your business from fluctuations in energy prices. And from a budgeting standpoint, with a locked-in price, you will be able to more accurately predict your monthly energy expense.

A variable-rate plan is ideal for clients who are not comfortable committing to a long-term fixed-rate price. The key benefits of this approach include the opportunity to switch to a fixed-rate plan if the market price starts to increase and the ability to take advantage of lower rates if the market price falls.

To determine if your company can take advantage of the savings associated with energy deregulation, click here to view a chart that shows the deregulation status of natural gas and electricity for all 50 states.

How Do I Get Started?

The first step is to call D&M and we will have one of our dedicated energy experts make arrangements to review your current energy bills and discuss how your future plans may impact your energy use going forward. We will then compare your needs, the type of plan you prefer (fixed or variable), and the type of energy you desire with our roster of energy suppliers. We will then prepare a proposal that outlines the benefits of each recommended supplier and the anticipated savings your company can expect. It is important to note that both the review and proposal preparation are undertaken at absolutely no cost or obligation to your firm. To get started, call D&M at (732) 335-5510. We look forward to hearing from you.

May 23, 2013