RateAcuity now enables access of historical electric power rates information through a customized API SUMMERVILLE, South Carolina–KFR Services announced key enhancements to its proprietary RateAcuity portal that specializes in delivering electricity rates to its Commercial & Industrial (C&I) customers. The enhancements to the RateAcuity electric power rates database now include archival features enabling access of... Continue reading→
KFR Upgrades RateAcuity Portal, Enabling Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Electricity Consumers to Optimize Energy Management Programs
September 18, 2018 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time SUMMERVILLE, South Carolina–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KFR Services announced that it has upgraded its proprietary RateAcuity portal that specializes in delivering electricity rates to its C&I customers. KFR’s RateAcuity portal is specifically designed to provide accurate electric power rate information compiled from tariffs and schedules from electric utilities across the... Continue reading→
The Need for Intelligent Energy Storage and Regulation
Back in the day, utilities used to charge a flat rate for electricity. Now they use something called “time of use” (TOU) pricing in an effort to make market pricing more efficient. TOU pricing charges you based on how much energy you use, as well as the time that you use it. With TOU pricing,... Continue reading→
Why You Should Focus on Predictive Analytics
As we shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, having access to up-to-date, real-world data is more important than ever. This data contributes to energy planning, academic research and energy policy analysis, as well as consumers’ ability to participate in energy matters. Databases like RateAcuity store relevant, accurate information that helps people understand what... Continue reading→
PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP AND ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
Now that the election is over, scientists and environmentalists around the country are trying to discern how a Trump presidency will affect the energy sector. It’s tough to make any calls at this stage. After all, what someone says on the campaign trail doesn’t always match what they execute in office! One thing is clear:... Continue reading→
Trump vs. Clinton: The Future of U.S. Energy Policy
After months and months of political ads, debates, news reports and projections, the election is only a week away. Regardless of where you stand, one thing is clear: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump take very different stances when it comes to energy. As our energy usage evolves, RateAcuity can help you stay on track with... Continue reading→
The Sun, The Energy Grid and Politics
Prior to working for a company that provides electric rate data to companies in the energy industry including utilities and solar energy providers, I had no idea that the sun, the energy grid and politics would share headlines and airtime in important conversations. But I have learned that each often appear alongside each other in... Continue reading→
RateAcuity™ Helps You Embrace Change
I recently read a blog written by Jack Uldrich titled, 39 Things That Should Keep Up Every Utility Executive At Night. The blog post was written in 2013, but the 39 things he listed as sleep busters, I would bet are probably still the top reasons in 2016 for sleep loss among many in our industry... Continue reading→
Happy New Year
Welcome to 2016! As we enter a New Year we are greeted by an onslaught of predictions for the New Year, along with an equal number of articles that offer us a look back at the key topics for 2015. I find it enlightening and interesting to read these articles as I prepare for the... Continue reading→