| LA Confidential is a periodic publication prepared by the staff of Luthin Associates. It contains topical articles about energy policy, practical suggestions for managing your energy portfolio, and new trends in the business. Please take a moment to review our previous issues. If you would like to subscribe, please contact us at: info@luthin.com. |
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| Winter Wonderland |
| January 2012 |
Description: Here are some highlights from the current issue:
• Making the Best of Your Portfolio Management Score
• What’s New in Harnessing the Power of Water
• Saving Money Where You Live- HAN/HEM Comes to Town
• Factoid- Solar Power Plants
• On A Personal Note |
| PDF: doc19.pdf |
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| Here Comes The Sun |
| August 2011 |
Description: Here are some highlights from the current issue:
• Not in My Pond!
• The First Geothermal Elevator
• Do You Know?
• Faster Freezing Ice Cubes?
• Whom Do You Trust?
• Energy Myths
• On A Personal Note |
| PDF: doc18.pdf |
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| Weird Science |
| January 2011 |
| Description: Catherine Luthin explores how science has had a real impact on the energy community from nanotechnologies performing mechanical functions at near the molecular level to the use of saturated fats to generate electricity. |
| PDF: doc17.pdf |
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| Wipe Out |
| July 2010 |
| Description: Here are some highlights from the current issue:
• How to Play Energy Roulette?
• Is there a Fly Wheel in Your Future
• How to Schedule your Summer Vacation?
• Where are we on Climate Legislation?
• Power Factor Charges on the Horizon
• New Luthin Staff Members
• On A Personal Note |
| PDF: doc15.pdf |
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| Let it Snow |
| December 2009 |
| Description: Forcasters are predicting a cold winter which has Catherine Luthin discussing the our Energy Forcast and how the weather plays a role in short term energy pricing along with "alternate usage" of the excess snow. Additional articles review the Cap and Trade Law and the Power Factor billing implementation and how they both affect you |
| PDF: doc13.pdf |
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| Summertime Summertime... |
| July 2009 |
| Description: The economy is "down" but the waves are "up" at Luthin Associates. Catherine Luthin explores methods to manage electric costs during this down economy along with reviewing the Smart Grid and plans that the Feds have to reign in speculators. Luthin Associates is also growing and doing our part to "stay green". This summertime issue adds a little "fun" to the energy discussions. |
| PDF: doc14.pdf |
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| Wall Street Blues |
| April 2009 |
| Description: President Obama is calling for legislation to regulate and stabilize commodity futures markets to avoid the wild fluctuations in energy pricing we’ve experienced since 2007. The instability was not attributed to supply and demand or the 2008 stock market crash but instead to investor speculation. Investors shifted their money from the suffering mortgage market to the commodities markets and drove the forward commodities markets upward. Extensive trading outside of the regulated exchanges such as NYMEX, and the fact that some of the markets are exempt from federal review, made it impossible to regulate the speculative trades. Articles: Dissecting the 2008 Energy Price Bubble, Obama vs. Commodity Speculators, When or How Does Using Index Pricing Make Sense, The Case of the Solar Laptop Case. |
| PDF: doc8.pdf |
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| The Politics of Change |
| October 2008 |
Description: During times of economic unrest it is important to make informed decisions regarding energy purchases, installing or upgrading energy systems, or hiring a consultant. Realistically evaluating the economic impact of commodity deals or energy projects and establishing criteria for choosing an energy consultant can positively affect the bottom line and lay the groundwork for preparing an energy master plan.
Articles: Energy Politics: Comparing the Candidates; Our Sustainable Future; Specifying Your Energy Consulting Contract; A Code of Ethics for Energy Procurement Consultants; Tips for Energy Buyers to Avoid Potential Conflicts of Interest; Put a Pro in Your Pro Forma; Congress Bails out Sustainability Too. |
| PDF: LA%20Confidential%20Fall%202008%2010.23.08.pdf |
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| The Times They Are A Changin' |
| July 2008 |
Description: At a time when “Going Green” is in vogue it is important to be informed of the pros and cons of using alternative sources of energy. Before investing time and resources, a thorough evaluation of the options can help you decide whether or not the new technology is right for your facility.
Articles: Could Coal Be Our Salvation?; Pricing Out Carbon Neutrality; Betting Your Chips on CHP; Overcoming Issues with Biofuels; Real Time Reverse Auctions 101. |
| PDF: LA%20Confidential%20SUMMER%202008%205.30.08%20FINAL.pdf |
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| Back to the Future |
| November 2007 |
Description: Man has utilized alternative sources of energy since ancient times. Though the concepts are old, new technologies are making wind, solar and hydro energy sources more viable for large scale use. Financial incentives in the form of Renewable Energy Credits (REC’s) and Certified Emission Reductions (CER’s) are available for implementing and using alternative energy sources.
Articles: I Like the Green One (Alternative Fuel Vehicles); Renewable Energy Certificates Tags and Credits; Hosting An On-Site Utility. |
| PDF: LA%20Confidential%20Winter%202007%20FINAL.pdf |
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| The 40th Anniversary of the Summer of Love |
| July 2007 |
Description: The 1960’s spurred movements for energy conservation and environmental stewardship. These trends are once again in the forefront. However, before financing energy improvements projects, it is important to employ the use of 21st Century tools such as the EPA’s Portfolio Manager an energy benchmarking tool. Also, you should realistically forecast energy consumption and future costs to quantify the potential energy savings and return on Investment.
Articles: High Tech Benchmarking with Portfolio Manager; Are Alternative Energy Sources Driving the Commodity Markets or Vice Versa?; $4.7 Billion Reasons Why We Are Not on the Sidelines; The Luminous Lights at Roosevelt Island Gristedes Supermarket. |
| PDF: LA%20Confidential%20July%202007.pdf |
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| Mandatory Hourly Pricing Becomes Reality |
| July 2006 |
| Description: Effective May 1st, Mandatory Hourly Pricing (MHP) became a reality for large Commercial and Industrial customers in Con Ed and other NY State utility service territories. Con Ed Customers with a peak demand
over 1,500 KW are effected. |
| PDF: LA%20Confidential%20July%202006.pdf |
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