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Peak Shaving 101: Here’s How You Can Drastically Reduce Your Commercial Power Bills
Electricity costs are climbing rapidly across the PJM territory, putting pressure on commercial and industrial (C&I) customers to take control of their energy spending. One of the most powerful ways to reduce electricity costs is by targeting peak demand, the times when your facility’s energy use is at its highest. This strategy, known as peak shaving, can significantly lower future capacity charges and protect your bottom line. In this article, we’ll explain how peak shaving works, why it’s especially important now, and simple ways your business can implement it.
Demand Response: What Is It and How Can It Help Me Reduce My Electricity Costs
As energy prices continue to rise across the PJM Interconnection, many commercial and industrial (C&I) energy users are feeling the pinch, especially when it comes to capacity charges. One of the most effective ways to offset these rising costs is by participating in a demand response program. If you’re a business in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., or Ohio, this could be the cost-saving opportunity you’ve been looking for.
Why It’s Time to Replace Your POTS Lines With VoIP
For decades, Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines served as the backbone of business communication, from fire panels and fax machines to elevators and point-of-sale systems. But as the telecom industry modernizes and copper networks are decommissioned across the U.S., the POTS era is coming to an end.
A Smarter Way to Enhance Employee Benefits While Saving Money
As healthcare costs rise and employee expectations evolve, businesses are under pressure to offer better benefits without increasing expenses. Comfort Profit Consulting is now offering a no-net-cost Preventative Care and Financial Wellness Program that improves employee wellbeing, reduces absenteeism, and creates employer tax savings, all without adding to payroll costs.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Capacity Tag to Combat Rising Electricity Prices in PJM
With PJM Interconnection’s capacity prices spiking nearly 900% for the 2025/2026 delivery year and remaining elevated through at least 2028, commercial and industrial energy users are facing a serious challenge: sharply rising electricity bills. While many businesses have little control over wholesale market prices, they do have the ability to reduce the impact of those prices—specifically by lowering their capacity tag, or Peak Load Contribution (PLC).
PJM’s New Capacity Cap and Collar for 2026/27 and 2027/28: Navigating Higher Energy Prices for the Next 3 Years
Commercial and industrial energy users across the PJM Interconnection territory are facing a critical moment. Following an unprecedented capacity price spike for the 2025/2026 delivery year, PJM has implemented a new pricing structure, known as the “cap and collar”, to bring some predictability to capacity prices for the next two delivery years.
Reduce Payroll Taxes & Boost Employee Wellness at the Same Time
Imagine offering your employees 24/7 access to healthcare, mental health support, nutrition tools, and financial coaching—without increasing your benefit spend. Read on to learn more about our latest offering…
The New Employee Benefit Strategy That Saves Employers Money
In today’s job market, employee benefits matter more than ever—but offering more usually means spending more. That’s why Comfort Profit Consulting is proud to offer a new wellness and financial education program that gives your employees zero-copay access to care while helping your company reduce payroll tax expenses. Yes, really. Read on to learn more…
June 2025 Capacity Price Hike Could Shock Energy Bills—Here’s How to Prepare
If your business is located in PJM territory, there’s a big change coming to your energy bill. PJM, the electricity grid operator for much of the Eastern and Midwest U.S., has announced a sharp increase in capacity pricing starting in June 2025—and it could catch many businesses off guard.
