Portrait of an emerging industry

Article Abstract:

The deregulation of the electricity markets has led to an industry-wide restructuring that has changed the shape of the energy service companies (ESCO) sector. Three trends have become apparent as the pace of change in the ESCO sector accelerates: the market share of independent ESCOs has fallen, utility-owned ESCOs and retail ESCOs have grown in number, while performance contracting has become less important. ESCOs have also been exploring the emerging industrial market, hoping to supplement their income from the traditional institutional market that accounts for 60% of revenues.

Management Consulting Services, Energy Management Consulting, Economic aspects, Acquisitions and mergers, Deregulation, Energy management services

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Adding a new line

Article Abstract:

A viable strategy adopted by several utility companies is investing in telecommunications. Analysts have given their approval to such a strategy, citing utilities' brand names as a means of giving leverage to telecommunication services. In addition, an investment in the telecommunication business is a significant boost to a utility's earnings per share in the long run, given its core competencies and the maximized use of its rights of way, fiber-optic cable and sales channels.

COMMUNICATION, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Management, Telecommunications industry, Investments, Telecommunications equipment industry

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Helping customers comply

Article Abstract:

New York State Electric and Gas in coordination with TRC Environmental Corp. has launched a consulting service for firms who have difficulty in understanding and following compliance guidelines for environmental conservation. Consultation is free and covers not only the provisions of the Clean Air Act Amendments but also environmental concerns of land- and water use as well.

New York State Electric & Gas Corp., TRC Environmental Corp.

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