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APPI
Savings Solutions
This benefit
for Tire Industry Association (TIA) members identifies and implements
options that reduce the costs of energy, utility and telecommunications
services. The program is managed by Affiliated Power Purchasers,
Inc., (APPI) an independent utility consulting firm.
APPI’s experts analyze, negotiate, contract and manage the
critical components of utility services. These services include
energy (electricity and natural gas), water, recycling, waste removal,
freight, check processing, credit card processing and telecommunications
(voice and data).
APPI operates independently, and client relationships are based
on a performance, value-added model. APPI’s staff includes
engineers, tariff and regulatory specialists, financial and legal
professionals, and account management advisors with expertise in
utility analysis, tariff auditing and energy deregulation.
In addition to energy management, this Savings Solutions Program
includes utility audit services that offer savings options to members
in all states. APPI performs an analysis of your business’ existing utility services to detect overcharges and erroneous fees
within your current supplier network. The process of making the
adjustments and recovery of refunds from your service provider is
handled by APPI. In addition to procuring refunds, members are also
able to reduce future costs.
With so much on the line, it pays to have APPI perform a free audit
of your company’s energy, utility and telecommunications bills.
You will gain an understanding of your existing costs and be advised
of solutions on how to reduce operating expenses. It’s as easy
as faxing APPI a set of bills.
The APPI Savings Solutions available to TIA members are:
| Electricity
Buyers Program |
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Analyzes
existing electricity accounts and supplier contracts. |
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Solicits
offers from qualified electricity suppliers. |
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Works to
obtain the best rate and reliability, contract terms and conditions. |
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Handles
all paperwork and manages the transition to the new supplier. |
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Oversees
electricity accounts moving forward for optimum performance.
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Monitors
the market for new opportunities and continues its due diligence
of suppliers. |
| Natural
Gas Management Program |
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Provides
natural gas risk management tools. |
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Provides
ongoing advisory assistance, including the development and implementation
of Request for Proposals, monitoring of suppliers, and review
of bids and contracts. |
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Assists
in the negotiation of more favorable terms and conditions. |
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Utility Audit Service |
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Analyzes
existing electricity, natural gas, water, recycling, waste removal,
freight, check processing, credit card processing and telecommunications
(voice and data) services. |
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Identifies
incorrect fees, billing errors and overpayments. |
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Analyzes
rate structures and tariffs for savings opportunities. |
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Corrects
billing errors, and adjusts bills moving forward for immediate
savings. |
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Secures
refunds on monies due from billing errors or incorrect rate
structures. |
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Evaluates
alternate service providers and program options that reduce
the cost of service. |
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Monitors
your accounts to assure billing integrity and savings. |
| Demand
Side Services |
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Identifies,
implements and monitors specific solutions and products for
increasing energy efficiency. |
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Reduces
energy usage through infrastructure improvement. |
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Proposed
energy savings pay for mechanical system upgrades. |
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