Pub. 1 2012-2013 Issue 1

N E W J E R S E Y C O A L I T I O N O F A U T O M O T I V E R E T A I L E R S N E W J E R S E Y C O A L I T I O N O F A U T O M O T I V E R E T A I L E R S S P R I N G 2 0 1 2 20 21 new jersey auto retailer W W W . N J C A R . O R G new jersey auto retailer will drop much from here, if at all. If obtaining a future fixed price guarantees another budget reduction in 2013, there is little reason for an end-user not to do so. The 2012 summer season may be uneventful, although recog- nizing that unknown variables exist; consumers should consult with their energy advisor to begin planning now. Long Term Outlook The reality is depressed price conditions will not last forever. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) the increase in natural gas exports and hydraulic fractur- ing foretell an increase in energy prices in 2013. The expense of discovery and extraction will be passed on to consumers. As more power plants abandon oil for natural-gas-powered genera- tion, demand will continue to grow. The EIA also cites con- sumption from China and India as contributing factors to the general up- ward movement in rates over the long term. With- in two decades, China and India are projected to make up half of the global energy demand for oil and coal. The world’s consumption of natural resources is anticipated to eventually outpace supply. The need for new infrastructure, global demand and investments in conservation products signal the beginning of what could be the next industrial revolution. If political policies allow for an economic boom to develop, the U.S. economy would be well-positioned to become prosperous once again. Projected long-term increases will leave commercial consumers in need of ongoing commodity risk planning. By implement- ing a well-advised procurement strategy, consumers can come out on top, achieving price stability and savings along the way. Klaudet Ristovski is the Manager of Energy Aggregations at Metromedia Power. She is the Energy Program Liaison for NJ CAR and WASCO. For additional information regarding Power Purchase Agreements, contact her directly at kristovski@mmenergy. com or 732-440-0006. $ HOCKED by Your Electric Bill? LOWER Your Utility Bills THE SMART WAY Call Klaudet Ristovski for a quote today 732-440-0006 Fax or email utility bills to FAX# 732-518-5207 kristovski@mmenergy.com NJ CAR members receive FREEENERGYQUOTES energy outlook: 2012 and beyond  continued from page 19