Attending the Southern Ohio United Association Volleyball Tournament 2024 We're excited to announce that we'll be attending the Southern Ohio United Associations (SOUA) Volleyball Tournament as sponsors! This vibrant event brings together a diverse community of individuals from Gujarat, India, who have immigrated to the U.S. in pursuit of opportunities in business and education for their families. With over 48 teams already registered, the tournament promises to be a thrilling display of talent and camaraderie. As part of our commitment to supporting community initiatives and promoting holis ..read more

SLPS GAAM Volleyball Tournament & Expo 2024 We are super excited to be heading back to Dallas for the 2024 SLPS GAAM Volleyball Tournament and Expo at the Main Hall in Dallas Market Mall. This is not just any ordinary tournament. Teams from all over the USA represent their Gaam (village) in India. With 216 teams (up from 168 teams) and over 5000 attendees, this is going to be a day to remember! We look forward to seeing everyone there!! The SLPS functions as a non-profit organization with a focus on religion, culture, and non-political activities. Its primary purpose is to serve as a pl ..read more

Electric deregulation in Lubbock, TX  - What you need to know: (UPDATES NOVEMBER 6th) The Retail Integration Task Force for Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) presented a new and improved timeline that proposes a "market go-live period" for retail electric choice from March 4, 2024, through April 2, 2024. Under this timeline revision the initial customer choice selection period would run from January 5, 2024, to February 15, 2024. Also, under this revision, electricity customers that do not make a retail electricity choice during this period would be assigned to a default service pr ..read more

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Price to Compare Rate Increases December 2023 The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities have filed new tariffed residential and commercial PTC Default  rates, under Rider H, with the Pennsylvania PUC for the six-month period starting December 1, 2023 Residential Rates At Met-Ed, the tariffed residential PTC Default  rate will be $0.11306 per kWh effective December 1, 2023, a 10% increase versus the current $0.10240 per kWh At Penelec, the tariffed residential PTC Default  rate will be $0.10607 per kWh effective December 1, 2023, a 9% increase versus the ..read more

Customers In Monopoly States See Prices Rise 40%; Electric Rates In Choice States Rose Only 10% The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) has released its 2022 data report, using the latest information from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Here's the key takeaway: Since 2008, the average electricity prices for customers in places where they have choices (competitive states/jurisdictions) have gone up by about 10.6%. But in areas where there's only one utility company (monopoly states), prices have shot up much more, by about 40.3%. This means people in monopoly states cou ..read more

Business risk higher energy rates as Ohio's community electric aggregations go into effect. We have recently become aware of a situation affecting some of our valued electricity customers in Ohio. It appears that due to a state law that may not have been widely noticed by both commercial and residential Ohio electricity customers, there have been instances of automatic switches away from their current electricity suppliers. We are committed to addressing this matter diligently and ensuring that our Ananta customers are well-informed and supported in navigating any changes that may arise from ..read more

Electrify America Pricing and Idle Charging Fees | 2023 Updates Electrify America recently sent out a crucial email update to its customers, revealing significant billing changes set to take effect on August 17th this year. Regardless of whether you are an occasional user or a regular customer, it's vital to comprehend the impact of these imminent changes if you're using the Electrify America network. Here are the three main pricing adjustments: The monthly fee for Pass+ subscribers will rise from $4.00 to $7.00, resulting in an additional $36 per year (making it $84 per year compared to ..read more

Duquesne Light Cost-to-Compare Rate Increase 2023 Duquesne Light has submitted an update to the Pennsylvania PUC regarding its bypassable Transmission Service Charges. This, along with previously filed new Default Service Supply Rates, allows for the calculation of the price to compare starting from June 1. For general service customers (GS), the combination of the new Default Service Supply Rate and the new Transmission Service Charge results in a price to compare of 11.0282 cents per kWh effective June 1. This is approximately 9% higher than the current PTC of 10.16 cents per kWh, which i ..read more

Powering Up Your Business: 5 Reasons Why Hotels Should Install EV Chargers 5 reasons to install electric vehicle chargers at your hotel: As the world shifts towards a clean energy future, businesses and governments are investing in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to meet the growing demand for EVs. For hotels, installing EV chargers can be a significant opportunity to attract and retain customers who drive EVs. In this blog, we will discuss six reasons why hotels should install EV chargers. Growing Demand: EV adoption is on the rise globally, and the trend is expected to con ..read more

The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Rate Increase Price to Compare 2023 The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities have submitted new tariffed residential and commercial Price to Compare Default rates for the six-month period starting June 1, 2023, under Rider H, to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Commercial Rates: Met-Ed: $0.10679 per kWh effective June 1, a 23% increase from the current $0.08679 per kWh. Penelec: $0.11037 per kWh effective June 1, a 20% increase from the $0.09161 per kWh. Penn Power: $0.12890 per kWh effective June 1, a 19% increase from the current $0.10818 per kWh ..read more