Many terms in the energy industry can be confusing. When choosing the right energy plan for your home or business, you may feel overwhelmed by the options and decisions presented to you. To help ease the process, we’re here to explain what it means to be an interruptible customer and how it affects you.
Celebrations are in order! March 17th marks the anniversary of the creation of UGI Energy Services in 1995. If you are doing the math, that means we are celebrating 28 years in the Energy Marketing & Midstream business!
While marketing and supplying natural gas, liquid fuels, and electricity to customer locations across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern US is a huge part of our business, that is not all we do! UGIES Midstream Services' is busy behind the scenes making serving our customers and end users possible. At UGIES, our Midstream Services group connects producers, distributors, and marketers with the assets and services they need. You may be surprised to learn how much infrastructure we have backing our business - stay tuned to learn more!
It is Engineer’s week! Every year, February 19-25th, engineers all over the world are celebrated. This special week is devoted to celebrating how engineers make a difference in our world, adding a voice to the conversation about the need for engineers, technicians and technologists, and engaging students in the world of engineering.
“Founded by NSPE in 1951, Engineer’s Week (EWeek) is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Today, this is a formal coalition of more than 70 engineering, education, and cultural societies, and more than 50 corporations and government agencies. Dedicated to raising public awareness of engineers' positive contributions to quality of life, EWeek promotes recognition among parents, teachers, and students of the importance of a technical education and a high level of math, science, and technology literacy, and motivates youth, to pursue engineering careers in order to provide a diverse and vigorous engineering workforce. Each year, EWeek reaches thousands of schools, businesses, and community groups across the U.S.” (https://www.nspe.org/resources/partners-and-state-societies/engineers-week)
As the cold weather slowly arrives, it is an important time to look into locking in your energy prices. Typically, energy bills play a significant role in the operating budget of one’s business. If not prepared, energy market price fluctuations can affect this budgeting process, resulting in unpredicted expenses. Take the stress out of these natural gas and electric costs by relying on an energy company you can trust. When shopping around for an energy provider, there are things to consider to assure that you are in good hands.
It’s official, school is in session! For parents, teachers, and children alike, this is a time to start fresh with new clothes, supplies, and most importantly mindsets. How does the old saying go? An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well we have a new motto - An energy tip a day keeps the cost at bay! We have some tips that will keep your home running efficiently even when the back to school fever has you busier than ever. We use energy every day so it makes sense to use it more efficiently, as often as possible. The good news is energy efficiency leads to energy savings and the even better news: it couldn’t be simpler to achieve! With a few small changes, you’ll be well on your way to a productive new year!
After many years of stability and relatively low prices, the natural gas market has taken a turn towards volatility and skyrocketing rates. Consumers should be aware of these recent changes and take action to mitigate the risks associated with an unsteady, high-priced market.
National Gas Intelligence’s recent episode of their Hub and Flow podcast featured 7 contributors to the recent volatility in the natural gas market. Domestic politics, international unrest and weather conditions all play a factor in this crazy rollercoaster of a market. Here I’ll summarize the overall contributors to this volatility as laid out by National Gas Intelligence.
At UGIES, we pride ourselves on our highly experienced and educated sales force. With team members spread across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, we have first-hand knowledge of the specific markets and territories where our customers are located. Behind the scenes and often at the center of many deals, you can find our Senior Sales Directors leading the charge. With over 122 years, yes, you read that right, of combined energy industry experience, our Directors know the industry inside and out. So, who better to hear from than the experts themselves? Keep reading as our Senior Sales Directors answer 12 questions.
We are pleased to have been featured in Energy, Oil & Gas Magazine!
It’s almost hard to believe that summer break is coming to a close and we are preparing to send the kiddos off to start the next school year! We hope that this summer has left you and your children relaxed, revived, and reset. While summer is a wonderful time to unwind and enjoy the simple pleasures in life, the school year often calls for us to better schedule and structure our days. This is a perfect time to start implementing fun ways to save energy with your kids. While their minds are open to learning new things, what better time to teach them about energy? At UGI Energy Services, our goal is to show you that energy is not a scary topic and can be a great subject to discuss with your kids. Working towards energy savings can be a fun, rewarding, and lucrative effort in which the whole family can get involved!