Program Overview:
- Chamber Energy Solutions LLC was formed to assist local business owners with their natural gas requirements by purchasing as a group.
- Historical savings in similar programs have been 8% to 15% below Columbia Gas of Ohio’s Gas Cost Recovery (GCR).
- Voluntary participation, no fixed volumes or lengthy contracts.
- Designated team to take care of your specific energy needs.
- Directly supports business development organizations in your region.
- Professionally managed by Palmer Energy Company, an unbiased independent energy consultant (not a broker) with expertise in procurement (buying, selling, and transporting) natural gas and electricity and contracting for interstate pipeline capacity and local utility delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who is eligible for the Chamber Energy Solutions (CES) Program?
Local area businesses are eligible for the program.
Are there membership or unit fees involved?
There is a small per unit fee for program administration that is added to the supplier portion of your natural gas costs. The method by which participants currently receive their natural gas billing should remain the same.
What is your price? How much will I save?
These are difficult questions to answer without knowing the details of your operation. Are you transport or choice? What is your usage? Where are your locations? Please provide us with a copy of your latest complete (all pages) natural gas bill(s). These documents can be sent by fax to 419-539-9185, or e-mail, or mail to 241 N. Superior St, Suite 250, Toledo, OH 43604.
What if I am in contract with a supplier, can I still join?
As soon as your contract has expired you can start buying your natural gas through the CES Program. Send a copy of your current gas bill and contract to Palmer Energy Company and we will work with you to help ensure your inclusion in the program. Don’t hesitate – many contracts require 60 or 90 days notice of termination. It is much better to join the program early in order to take advantage of potential long term hedges. In this case, you would stay with your current supplier and be switched after that contract ends.
Can I opt out at any time?
Yes, but you are required to stay with the program through those months that gas has been purchased on your behalf. Historically, we are 3-4 months out at any given time throughout the year.
How do I join the Chamber Energy Solutions Natural Gas Program?
In order to join the program please do the following (click on forms below)
- Complete the Customer Response Form
- Complete the Power of Attorney/Chamber Energy Solutions Agreement
- Provide a copy of your natural gas supplier contract (if applicable) or expiration date
- Provide a copy (all pages) of your natural gas invoice
- Fill out a tax exemption certificate if applicable (an abbreviated list of exemptions is available at http://tax.ohio.gov/faqs/Sales/sales.stm#41
- Return the above listed documents and information by fax 419.539.9185, or e-mail, or mail to 241 N.Superior St. Suite 250, Toledo, OH 43604.
If you have any questions regarding the Chamber Energy Solutions program, please contact Julie Mizerek at jmizerek@palmerenergy.com