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Climate Change—Pandemic Drive Standby Generator Sales at Norwall

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Storm, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Pandemic, Climate, City, Working, Texas Power, Climate change, CO2, Climate change in the United States, Wildfire, Pacific typhoon season, Atmosphere, Ageing, February 13–17, 2021 North American winter storm, Atlantic hurricane season, COVID, GLOBE, Propane

Lake Havasu City, AZ, Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate Change and the Global Pandemic came together between 2019 and 2021 to push generator sales into record territory. Home generator models, once stocked for immediate shipment, now take weeks or months to reach company warehouses as manufacturers struggle to meet demand. A recent Norwall News article, ‘The Climate Change and COVID Pandemic Perfect Storm’ detailed standby generator supply chain woes from manufacturer to homeowner. In 2019, Pacific Gas & Electric began cutting power to hundreds of thousands of California utility customers to prevent their aging equipment from starting more wildfires. Many homeowners responded with a new backup generator installation. Then the 2020 COVID pandemic hit and a large segment of the workforce began working from home. Outages that previously went unnoticed became a problem. The most sought-after solution? A whole house standby generator system that restores power automatically in a few seconds. A standby generator transfer switch bundle is the easiest and most popular to order.Many companies found that Working from Home lowers costs and improves employee productivity, while fewer commutes reduce CO2 emissions. As a result, more people recognize the advantage of a Home Standby Generator system because it allows them to keep working through a power outage.Many cite climate change as the cause of the record-breaking 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which prompted homeowners to prepare with a home backup generator system. It’s easier to stay home and stay safe during a pandemic, even in a hurricane, if you have power.In February 2021, the Texas Power Outage Disaster following Winter Storm Uri and record cold added pressure to an overwhelmed supply chain that could no longer meet demand. New Standby Generator delivery dates extended from three months to six or longer.Delayed material shipments slowed manufacturing, especially supplies coming from foreign suppliers. Shortages of electronic components continue to delay manufacturing at all the major generator manufacturers.Homeowners interested in home backup find an air cooled standby generator the most economical. Size ranges from 10kW to 24kW with a new 26kW coming soon. A natural gas generator is most common in cities and towns. Rural homeowners install an LP propane generator that runs off their storage tank.Established in 1992 to serve the home generator market, Norwall PowerSystems (www.norwall.com) has shipped nearly a quarter million generators to satisfied customers all over the country.

Key Points: 
  • Lake Havasu City, AZ, Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate Change and the Global Pandemic came together between 2019 and 2021 to push generator sales into record territory.
  • A recent Norwall News article, The Climate Change and COVID Pandemic Perfect Storm detailed standby generator supply chain woes from manufacturer to homeowner.
  • A whole house standby generator system that restores power automatically in a few seconds.
  • Established in 1992 to serve the home generator market, Norwall PowerSystems ( www.norwall.com ) has shipped nearly a quarter million generators to satisfied customers all over the country.

Study Finds Majority of Texans Concerned About Texas Power Grid Handling Summer Heat

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Energy in Texas, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, States of the United States, United States, Texas Power, Texas, Texas Interconnection

TEXAS, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As June 20 officially kicked off summer and brutal temperatures set in, a new survey showed that 68% of Texans don't trust ERCOT and the Texas power grid to avoid failing in the summer heat.

Key Points: 
  • TEXAS, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As June 20 officially kicked off summer and brutal temperatures set in, a new survey showed that 68% of Texans don't trust ERCOT and the Texas power grid to avoid failing in the summer heat.
  • That's bad news for the 85% of Texans who said they can't live without air conditioning during Texas summers.
  • Renewable energy provider Rhythm conducted the recent survey of 804 Texans, which revealed Texas residents' apprehension over rising energy costs and potential power outages.
  • ERCOT recently asked Texas households to conserve energy as rising temperatures and generation outages create instability in the power grid with summer approaching.

4Patriots Is 4Texas: 4Patriots Releases Video Series On Winter Storm Uri Survivors

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Corporate finance, Texas Power, Cision, Texas power crisis, YouTube, Mergers and acquisitions, Software

b'NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The 2021 Texas Power Crisis impacted 4.5 million homes this past winter, including 168,757 unique 4Patriots customers.

Key Points: 
  • b'NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The 2021 Texas Power Crisis impacted 4.5 million homes this past winter, including 168,757 unique 4Patriots customers.
  • At the time of the disaster, 4Patriots leapt into action, working to donate a total of $10,000 to food banks and other humanitarian organizations around Texas.
  • With the right tool for every situation, 4Patriots helps you prepare for any disaster, outage, or even a camping trip.
  • Those wanting to view the catalog can visit https://4patriots.com/ or follow 4Patriots on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .\n'

OhmConnect Appoints Don Whaley as President for Texas Region

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Articles, Economic liberalization, Economics of regulation, United States, Companies, Centrica, Direct Energy, Deregulation, LinkedIn, Texas, Texas Power

b'HOUSTON, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OhmConnect , the leading customer-response program for residential energy use, today announced the appointment of Don Whaley as President of the Texas branch of OhmConnect.\nWhaley joins OhmConnect bringing 35 years experience in deregulated energy markets across North America.

Key Points: 
  • b'HOUSTON, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OhmConnect , the leading customer-response program for residential energy use, today announced the appointment of Don Whaley as President of the Texas branch of OhmConnect.\nWhaley joins OhmConnect bringing 35 years experience in deregulated energy markets across North America.
  • Over half that time was spent focused on the Texas retail market where he founded Direct Energy Texas in 2002 and served as its President during the early years of deregulation.
  • "We are delighted to have Don join our team because his background in the energy industry will help bring the value of OhmConnect\'s innovative platform to Texas.
  • Follow OhmConnect on Twitter @OhmConnect, see the OhmConnect blog or check it out on Facebook and LinkedIn .\n'

Priority Power Acquires Texas Power Consultants

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Consulting, Energy, Professional services, Other Energy, Utilities, Articles, Energy conservation, Energy, Energy management, Logistics, Sustainability and environmental management, TPCS, Texas Power, Nature, Priority Power, Ara Partners

Priority Power Management, LLC (Priority or the Company), an independent energy management services and consulting firm, today announced the acquisition of Texas Power Consultants, LLC (TPC).

Key Points: 
  • Priority Power Management, LLC (Priority or the Company), an independent energy management services and consulting firm, today announced the acquisition of Texas Power Consultants, LLC (TPC).
  • TPC, headquartered in Tyler, Texas, offers energy advisory and consulting services to electric retail customers in East Texas and beyond.
  • The addition of TPC will strengthen Prioritys portfolio buying power for its customers, and increase its geographic footprint into the East Texas region with the addition of TPCs long-time and high-quality client base.
  • Priority Power is the #1 Independent Energy Solutions Provider focused on Energy Infrastructure, Energy Transition Program Management, Market Intelligence Operations, and Energy Structuring.

TXU Energy's Newest Plan Provides Price Protection With Automatic Savings

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
TXU Energy, TXU, Energy, Natural gas, New York Mercantile Exchange, Microeconomics, Market economics), Texas Power, Deregulation of the Texas electricity market

IRVING, Texas, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TXU Energy, the leader in innovative, customer-centric retail energy plans, today announced the launch of TXU Energy AutoSaverSM.

Key Points: 
  • IRVING, Texas, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TXU Energy, the leader in innovative, customer-centric retail energy plans, today announced the launch of TXU Energy AutoSaverSM.
  • The company's newest plan provides customers with a low electricity rate based on monthly NYMEX natural gas prices which drive energy rates in Texas while shielding them from the risk when gas prices rise.
  • Here's how it works: When gas prices fall, customers will see automatic savings on their bill; when gas prices go up, their energy rate never goes above the disclosed price-protected cap.
  • "We are committed to our customers, and to creating experiences and products that work for their lives," said Sydney Seiger, chief marketing officer for TXU Energy.

Texas institutions achieve 3 cent kWh price target for renewables

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Renewable energy, TREC, Texas Power, Community Choice Aggregation

WACO, Texas, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Renewable Energy Co-op (or TREC, rebranded and formerly Texas Power Pool), has confirmed receipt of multiple bids for wholesale electricity below the 3-cent per kWh target price on 12-year contracts.

Key Points: 
  • WACO, Texas, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Renewable Energy Co-op (or TREC, rebranded and formerly Texas Power Pool), has confirmed receipt of multiple bids for wholesale electricity below the 3-cent per kWh target price on 12-year contracts.
  • Mike Bendewald, Managing Partner at Texas Energy Aggregation (TEA) stated, "Subscribers to TREC can now leverage 100% renewable power from specific facilities and, depending on your location, for less than 3-cents."
  • Bendewald believes many of these record-low prices could begin drying up before renewable energy tax credits begin to drop off in January.
  • TEA was selected by Texas Comptroller's Statewide Procurement Division to facilitate this renewable purchasing solution sponsored by SECO, the State Energy Conservation Office.

Direct Energy Announces Connect to Detect 24 Plan in Texas

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Centrica, Energy, Direct Energy, Electric power, Universe, Electric power distribution, Internet of things, Texas Power, Hive Connected Home

HOUSTON, March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Direct Energy, one of the largest energy and energy-related services providers in North America, teamed up with its sister company Centrica Hive to offer the "Connect to Detect 24 Plan", which includes the Hive View indoor camera and a 24-month fixed price electricity plan.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Direct Energy, one of the largest energy and energy-related services providers in North America, teamed up with its sister company Centrica Hive to offer the "Connect to Detect 24 Plan", which includes the Hive View indoor camera and a 24-month fixed price electricity plan.
  • A fixed rate electricity plan that will protect consumers from price variability, and an indoor camera so they can stay connected to their home while they are away," said Bruce Stewart, president, Direct Energy, North America Home.
  • Direct Energy is one of North America's largest retail providers of electricity, natural gas, and home and business energy-related services with over four million customers.
  • Direct Energy gives customers choice, simplicity, and innovation where energy, data, and technology meet.

Texas Power Pool gathering public entities for renewable electricity aggregation

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Monday, January 7, 2019
Renewable energy, Community Choice Aggregation, Environmental policy in the United States, Aggregation, Texas Power

WACO, Texas, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Energy Aggregation announced the formation of the Texas Power Pool, a new power purchasing option for Texas public entities to utilize aggregated renewable energy.

Key Points: 
  • WACO, Texas, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Energy Aggregation announced the formation of the Texas Power Pool, a new power purchasing option for Texas public entities to utilize aggregated renewable energy.
  • Texas Power Pool services include competitive procurement of utility-scale renewables and on-site solar for state agencies, higher education, cities, independent school districts, water districts, and other public entities across Texas, includingcooperative and municipal utility regions.
  • "Faced with budget shortfalls, public entities are now aggressively seeking new ways to reduce costs," says Texas Energy Aggregation President, TJ Ermoian.
  • Mike Bendewald, Chief Operating Officer with Texas Energy Aggregation, served over 9 years at RMI where he managed a grant to procure community-scale solar for public entities in Texas.

Texas Electricity Ratings Announces 5 Star Electricity Providers in Texas

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Electric power, Energy, Electric power distribution, Economy of Texas, Geography of Texas, TXU Energy, Electricity market, Houston, Reliant Energy, Texas Power

HOUSTON, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In the middle of exceptionally hot and exceptionally busy shopping season, Texas Electricity Ratings has updated their rankings for the best retail electricity providers in the state of Texas.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In the middle of exceptionally hot and exceptionally busy shopping season, Texas Electricity Ratings has updated their rankings for the best retail electricity providers in the state of Texas.
  • Reliant, an NRG company, is one of the largest retail electricity providers in the state of Texas.
  • In the third position, TXU Energy is also receiving their very first 5-star rating with Texas Electricity Ratings.
  • The Texas electricity marketplace is always changing, which is why it's important that Texas Electricity Ratings updates its rankings as well as it's ranking criteria every year to make sure customers have as much information as possible while shopping for new electricity plans.