Has ConEdison Solutions been seeing strong consumer and business interest in the “Green Power” option?
Yes, we have seen a steady increase in our green power customer base in the past few years, and in 2008 we saw a 40 percent increase in the number of customers buying green power. Do you sense a strengthening of the government’s commitment to energy efficiency? Yes, especially as the downturn in the economy has placed greater emphasis on saving money and creating jobs through energy efficiency. While the government has always been focused on energy efficiency, the Stimulus Bill and the recent reauthorization of the Federal ESPC – energy savings performance contracting – contract vehicles in both the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy have magnified the focus on producing energy savings. Are “end-to-end,” comprehensive energy solutions for businesses feasible in the current economy? Certainly. Businesses should be taking a two-pronged approach to energy solutions. The availability of alternative energy providers in many states can offer options for buying energy that may
