A FULL SERVICE STRATEGY THAT UNLOCKS YOURMONTHLY COST SAVINGS

HOW YOU ARE ABLE TO SAVE:The Federal Government mandated that each state begin participation in energy deregulation programs. Over the last several years, State Public Service Commissions across the nation have been requiring public utilities to deregulate. Deregulation laws provide residences and businesses with the option to choose who they purchase their utilities from. As these public utility monopolies are broken up, increased competition leads to lower prices for consumers.

OUROUR APPROACHConsumer Energy Options is able to identify strategic sourcing opportunities by constantly monitoring market dynamics to identify the best possible purchase opportunities for the major utility options.Our team of experts constantly monitor market trends from past and present, which allows us to have a firm handle on the future pricing trends from all major utility markets.Our proactive approach allows you to capitalize on opportunities before they disappear.In a volatile industry, time can make-or-break a good pricing deal, so we stay up with the latest market trends.market trends.

OUR PROCESSAs a non-biased utility procurement firm, we help consumers receive the best possible rates by having more than 30 plus of our partners compete for your business.CEO reviews your previous billing statements and invoices to identify usage, needs, volumes, loads, peaks, and patterns, and send it out for bids. Once we receive all of the quotes back, an utility expert will present you with a cost savings analysis and feasibility study and the resulting purchasing options. Our analysis is tailored specifically for your compancompany, resulting in a more accurate, price-competitive and timely bids

OUR SUPPORTIn the final analysis, we empower individuals and organizations to make informed, confident decisions based on our genuine expertise in utility consulting. In an effort to guide you through the complicated process of contract options, CEO provides your company a truly unique utility market knowledge, experience, personalized education, and straight forward explanations. Our expert utility consultants will provide you clear guidance based on true market knowledge. We make it easy for you to chose your utility savings.utility savings.

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EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE PRODUCTS & PRICING

Very few companies have the experience We shop for the best available electricity, and expertise as the team surrounding CEO. natural gas and telecom rates in the market..Our network of individuals and companies Our industry experience and strong supplier have over 25 years experience in the relations ensure we are able to get the mostutilities industry. competitive prices available.

PURCHASING POWERPURCHASING POWER PEACE OF MIND

CEO Energy has over 1,000 consultant CEO Energy will shop your business with oursaving businesses money across the entire network of suppliers. We will present youUnited States and Canada; we have an with the best availabe choices. You will haveunmatched negotiating power with the peace of mind knowing you received the bestsuppliers in the utility industry. available option in the market.

GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT SEAMLESS TRANSITION

CEO Energy operates in every deregulatedCEO Energy operates in every deregulated You will not have any disruption in service whenstate in the United States and territory in we switch over your utility service. The transitionCanada. When you partner with CEO Energy, happens behind the scenes, and is seamless!we are able to provide savings to more of your locations. By having as large of a territory as we do, we have an unmatched negotiating power with the suppliersin the utility industry.

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions and Answers About CEO-Energy

WHAT ARE DEREGULATED ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS PROGRAMS? In the last 10 years or so, many State governing bodies, in a move to deregulate utilities and to lower electricity and gas costs, have licensed Alternative Energy Suppliers to compete with the public utilities’ monopolies be permitting discounts on elecricity and natural gas rates. CEO operates in 44 states and 4 territorries that have deregulated utilities.

DOES MY UTILITY REMAIN IN THE PRGRAM IF I MAKE A NEW SUPPLIER CHOICE? Yes. Your existing utility company will continue to be your utility and will provide you with emergency services. Your utility will continue distribution or transport of your electricity and natural gas over their respective lines and pipes. They will continue to read your same meter and service your account.

WILL I HAVE A DIFFERENT STATUS WITH MY UTILITY IF I CHANGE TO A NEW SUPPLIER? No. Your utility must by state law respond, repair, service and react the same way as if no change had occured. It is illegal for them to discriminate in any way against customers of alternative suppliers.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FROM THE TIME I SIGN WITH A NEW SUPPLIER UNTIL THEY PROVIDE ME WITH ELECTRICITPROVIDE ME WITH ELECTRICITY OR NATURAL GAS? Approximately 30 to 45 days. The changeover will be automatic and you will not experience any loss of service during the simple and seamless process. It can be on your next billing date, but it is usually on the second.

IS THERE ANY COST TO MAKE THE CHANGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE SUPPLIER? No. Neither the public utility not the new supplier charge any fee in this transaction. (1 switch per year)

CAN I OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT ANY ALTERNATIVE SUPPLIER? Yes. Operational and financial data, along with a sample of their contract or agreement is available for each supplier that CEO-Energy works with or recommends to you. Supplier websites offer a wealth of information too.

IS THERE A TIME LIMIT FOR MY DECISION, ONCE I RECEIVE THE PROPOSAL? Yes. Electricity and natural gas prices are market driven as part of the daily active commodity market. Contract decision timing ranges from 24 - 48 hours depending on the supplier. Quotes may be renewed or refreshed subject to current market pricing. However, if you approve your savings proposal,you should be prepared to act quickly to secure your rate before the market chnages.you should be prepared to act quickly to secure your rate before the market chnages.

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IF I AM REQUIRED TO HAVE A COMPETITIVE BID, CAN CEO HELP ME? Yes. Because of the nature of our searching the major suppliers, CEO can fulfill this time consuming requirement. We always shop for you and when required by municipal charter or your board of directors, we will provide you with the results of our search.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE CEO AND NOT DEAL WITH AN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SUPPLIER? CEO knows the enrollment process, all the major suppliers in the USA involved, and their histories. Specifically, we shop the market for you. Obviously it does not make sense to only deal with one biased supplier and not know if you are obtaining the best rate.

1. CEO is aware of their changing minimum and maximum volume requirements.2. CEO is aware of their credit requirements.3. CEO is aware of their enrollment process4. CEO is aware of forms needed to enoll your business into the best program for your business.5. CEO will obtain your last 12 months usage history from the utility in order to supply you with a No cost, no obligation quote.6. CEO will review all proposals abd contracts fron the suppliers to make sure they are accurate.7. CEO will available to you to answer or obtain answers for any questions you may have.8. CEO will quote all suppliers at the same time to insure you are receiving the best rate at a particulair point in time, a TRUE ‘apples to apples’ quote. No Shell games.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE CEO AND NOT DEAL WITH ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE ENERGYSAVINGS AGENCY? 1. We are one of the largest geographic enegy agencies in the Nation with many qualified and certified agents. THE CEO foorprint runs from the West coast to the east coast with agents in between.2. Our suppliers have been in business for many years. Some of our individual suppliers as long as 100 years! Some of them with millions of customers, and billions in energy sales and assets.3. Most Alternative Energy Agencies only represent one, maybe two suppliers. CEO shops for you with numerous major suppliers and obtains the best rate and guarantees savings for you.4. Our agents are trained to serve you in a professional, low-keyed, no hustle - no hassle approach.4. Our agents are trained to serve you in a professional, low-keyed, no hustle - no hassle approach.

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