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Ambit Energy is a new business opportunity for those interested in getting into the energy business. Energy is something everyone uses, and because of that, it is an opportunity in the making.

Most energy is regulated however; there are 18 states that are deregulated when it comes to energy. This means that companies can come in and provide energy rather than one area being one company another being another. There is competition. Ambit Energy is the companies that are coming into the deregulated states.

Currently Ambit Energy is in three of the 18 states that are deregulated with Illinois in pre-launch status. The opportunity is to come in on the ground floor during the pre-launch. The opportunity gives redeemable points for each usage of energy though no mention on how the points were calculated. There is also mention of savings as high as 20% on energy costs including electric and gas.

As with any business opportunity, it is best to research all aspects of the company as well as all aspect of the business opportunity before committing to it. While the price seems reasonable, it seems a little low for being such a great deal. Normally, business opportunities that are expecting a high return cost a bit more to get in even on the ground floor.

It may be however, a promotional opportunity since they are only in three of the 18 states that have been deregulated. It may be a good idea to check and see if Ambit Energy is looking at entering any of the other states that have been deregulated and to learn more about the deregulation actions in the states in order to know more about what is behind the opportunity.

There is nothing to suggest that the opportunity is not something to consider however, the web site only shows a limited number of blog posts and seems relatively new. It may be worthwhile to do extensive research before considering this opportunity.

The opportunity itself involves selling customers or convincing them to switch over to the service, there are the various enrollment levels in the opportunity itself. This is an MLM opportunity. That means while there is significant opportunity for residual income by bringing people under you.

The compensation plan is fully downloadable and it does mention unlimited levels. The Ambit Energy opportunity seems to be one that shows promise. It also seems to be a relatively young opportunity. This is not surprising since deregulation is a relatively new practice in and of itself in this particular case.

There is nothing to indicate that the opportunity is not exactly what it seems however, whether or not you take up Ambit Energy as a moneymaking opportunity in this new pre launch state may be determined on how much of a risk you are willing to take with a business opportunity.

The low price of the pre launch state may definitely make it worth the while even for those that are interested only in lower investment and risk opportunities.

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A popular trend right now in these economic times is to perform utility bill audits on your own business to make sure that you are properly being charged for what you’re getting. Several times, companies are overcharged due to error in the billings such as recording the numbers wrong and other things like that. When choosing a company to perform these utility bill audits on your business, there are 5 questions that you should ask them before hiring them.

1. How long have you been performing utility bill audits?

A company can be around for many years, but they typically are always hiring new people. You’ll want to ask about the company and the specific analyst who will be performing your utility bill audit. Don’t be afraid to ask for a different analyst if you feel like the one provided isn’t experienced enough.

2. How do you evaluate our utility bill costs?

You want a company who digs in deep and uncovers savings that are hidden. Just doing a spreadsheet comparison will only scratch the surface of your utility bills. By asking them how they evaluate costs and how their process works, you’ll be able to see if they’re the kind to perform a full-out service or if they’re just going to do the basics.

3. What’s your proof that you saved me on utility bills?

Although they may say you saved money, you’ll want to see proof of it. Don’t just take their word for it. Have them send you a report on their findings and the times when they contact the utility bill company to report and fix errors. This way you’ll know specifically what took place and what savings you’ve accrued.

4. How long will the utility bill auditing process take?

Some companies have a quick turn-around while others take more time to assess your utility bills. A quick turn-around can be nice to receive your savings quicker, but it could also be a sign of the company just looking for the most obvious errors and not researching more into it. Another company could take longer, but that’s because they’ve done more research to get you’re the most savings. Sometimes they are just taking their time. That’s why it’s important to additionally ask what is involved with their process that way you can see if you’re receiving quality and quantity.

5. Which utility bills do you audit?

Depending on your area, there may be a limited amount of utilities that are actually looked at. Most of the companies perform gas and electric audits because their rates tend to be the same across a wide area and even in an entire state. Whereas with water and sewage rates, they tend to vary within each small area; therefore, it requires the company to do more research. Savings can often be found in all four utilities, so be sure to ask what specifically will they look at and if you want more done, request it.

Bounce Energy, a Texas electricity company, has posted an easy to read report on its website to help consumers who are considering whether or not to take advantage of the 2009-2010 Energy Efficiency Federal Income Tax Credit.

The US Government’s Energy Star Program reports that the typical American household spends approximately $1,300 per year on home energy bills. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that homeowners can typically save up to 20% of heating and cooling costs (or up to 10% of total energy costs – or $130) by air sealing their homes through caulking and sealing drafts. Furthermore, a home owner can save up to $300 from their annual heating and cooling costs by sealing leaks and insulating their duct work.

So, for less than $200 and just a few weekend hours of sealing holes and cracks or tape over leaky duct work, a homeowner can potentially save up to $400 from their annual heating and cooling costs.

In fact, any energy efficiency improvements immediately lower energy bills and will pay for themselves over time. This is especially true when considering the major hardware components of a home:

Drafty windows or doors that fail to close snugly and allow water to penetrate and rot the sills Water heaters with sediment-filled or corroded tanks that will leak and fail Heating and air conditioning systems (HVAC) built with inefficient heat-exchangers and high-wattage electronics that waste energy and cause heat Wood-burning stoves or furnaces (or other “biomass fuel”) that burn poorly, heat poorly, and release waste gases Roofs that trap heat and increase the cooling load Not enough attic or wall insulation to maintain the home’s temperature

For the report, they cite an example of a modest starter home: a single-story 3-bedroom 1750 sq. foot home built in 2008 on the Gulf Coast. By installing Energy Star-rated hardware upgrades such as new triple-pane insulating low-E, argon gas wood-framed windows, a whole-house on-demand water heater, and adding 6 inches of attic insulation, a homeowner can recoup 56% from their yearly energy costs. By adding in the energy tax credit, the owner can receive nearly $2,000 on a $4750 investment.

Energy efficient features will also enhance the market value and saleability of a home and –most importantly – improve its comfort and livability.

The 2009 and 2010 Energy Efficiency Tax Credit for home improvements is a tax credit of 30% or $1,500 for energy efficient improvements that consumers make to their existing home. In order to claim the credit, the energy efficient improvements must be qualifying Energy Star-rated products and placed in service from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.

According to the Energy Star website (www.energystar.gov):

Basically you can spend up to $5,000 during this 2 year period on a single or multiple improvements, and get 30% or $1,500 (30% of $5,000 = $1,500) back as a tax credit. If you get the entire $1,500 credit in 2009, then you can’t get anything additional in 2010. The $1,500 tax credit does not double for married people filing jointly… unless both spouses owned and lived apart in separate main homes.

The tax credit does not include things like caulking and weather stripping. Rather, the tax credit aids in replacing those major hardware components of a home such as windows, doors, insulation, roofs, HVAC, non-solar water heaters, or biomass (usually wood) stoves. Some installation costs are covered, such as non-solar water heaters and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC).

In addition to the credit for existing homes, there is a credit with no final cost limit for more complex yet far-efficient projects that promote energy independence: geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, electricity-producing solar panels (PV), fuel cells, and small wind energy systems. Projects like these will receive a credit of 30% of their total cost and have until 2016 to be placed in service.

The Energy Star website has wealth of information as well as links to other government websites about all the improvements covered in Bounce Energy’s report. Remember these are all upgrades that keep saving money each year. Some can be improved on further, one step at a time.

So, is the Energy Tax Credit worth it?
Bounce Energy says, “Yes, the Energy Tax Credit is worth it because an energy efficiency improvement will save energy and money and make your home more comfortable. As you can see there are many, many ways to capitalize on energy efficiency improvements to your home; from the weekend with a caulking gun to a four week wind turbine adventure with a 60 foot crane. You might even become so energy efficient you’ll be energy self-sufficient.”

Save Energy Australia is an innovative new company making its first appearance in the modern markets of Australia the chief product that this company is promoting is a device known as a power saver. The power saver has the ability to reduce the amount of electricity that is consumed resulting in cheaper electricity and thus reduces power costs for any home or business that chooses to install one. Power bills are considered to be one of the primary concerns for any small business in Australia and Save Energy Australia has made great strides in ensuring that the product available is of the highest quality.

The ability to save energy without large cumbersome machinery or lowering electrical usage without installing highly expensive solar power systems can be considered a key factor in either running a successful business or a more efficient home, given that there are virtually hundreds of products that claim to either lower carbon emissions or reduce electricity costs, the power saver is a definite relief from the regular inundation of items on the market; small, easy to install and considerably the most efficient when it comes to producing cheaper electricity, Save Energy Australia has enabled both large business and everyday Australians the opportunity to save on cheaper power bills, but also to help the environment by reducing carbon emissions.

Save Energy Australia is committed to a greener, healthier Australia. Reducing Power bills is only one side of the company’s ambitions, for every power saver sold Save Energy Australia is proud to announce that they will plant a tree at no expense to the consumers. Carbon emissions are considered by the scientific community to be a key factor in major environmental damage today. Reducing carbon emissions is one way to ensure a future for the Australian people. Much of our electricity is currently produced by coal fired power plants, the considerable damage caused by these to the general environment makes it crucial to both save energy and reduce power bills. It s with this in mind that Save Energy Australia has dedicated itself to providing the cheapest, most affordable and at the same time most environmentally friendly product in today’s market. While it is often the case that many individuals will claim that it is simply not expedient to be green in a modern capitalistic society, this is no longer the case, Save Energy Australia has provided what will be the first step in both saving money on power bills, producing cheaper electricity and reducing carbon emissions which will ultimately keep us from environmental disaster.

Ultimately, Save Energy Australia should become a household name. To recap all the positives in more packaged form we have; cheaper electricity, cheaper power bills overall reduced power costs, a power saver that’s easy to use and environmentally friendly and a means of reducing carbon emissions. By any standard that this can be applied to the power saver is a win-win situation and Save Energy Australia looks forward to providing more products that will enable everyday Australians to save the future.

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