DTE Utility Alternative Savings Natural Gas Program & Examples-Constellation Energy

Utility Alternative SavingsA natural gas delivery savings program from Constellation.

Discover a smart alternative to the local utility.

A smart alternative to the local utility.What is Utility Alternative Savings?

Most of the time when you spend your money, you can choose what you’re buying. When it came to your natural gas delivery in Michigan, this wasn’t always the case.

Through an exclusive agreement with DTE Energy Gas, Constellation has been able to bring Michigan businesses an alternative pricing model for their natural gas delivery needs. In order to give customers another choice and discounted pricing, we share delivery and capacity in the local utility’s natural gas pipelines. As part of this exclusive agreement, we’re able to offer discounts on the delivery of natural gas to businesses in select Metro Detroit counties. We call it Utility Alternative Savings.

Now, with Utility Alternative Savings you have a choice. You’ll get your natural gas commodity and delivery together with a guaranteed savings on the delivery portion of your bill for as long as you’re a Constellation customer.

As a leader in the energy industry, we pride ourselves on fostering competition in Michigan’s energy marketplace. We’re the only company in the state that can give you this pricing, but that’s not the only thing we have to offer.

There’s only one company serving

Monroe, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw

and Wayne counties that can offer

special savings on your natural gas

delivery—it’s Constellation.

Utility Alternative Savings Service Area

OAKLAND MACOMBLIVINGSTON

WASHTENAWWAYNE

MONROELENAWEE

Milford Cady

DetroitLivonia

Ann ArborChelsea

Taylor

Monroe

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Natural Gas Distribution Service Area

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Savings are just the beginning.Why choose Utility Alternative Savings from Constellation?

It’s personal.One-size-fits-all doesn’t really fit everyone. That’s why we’ll develop a customized plan tailored to your business and help you get the most for your money.

It’s exclusive.Utility Alternative Savings is unique to Michigan and only offered through Constellation. As a part of the state’s competitive energy marketplace, Constellation gives businesses the opportunity to save big on their natural gas delivery.

It’s simple.Working with Constellation as your gas supplier is easy. Saving with Constellation is even easier. We manage the heavy lifting and the volatility of the marketplace so that you don’t have to worry about your monthly budget.

See if you qualify. Utility Alternative Savings is a unique program that’s only available in select Michigan counties. To find out if you’re eligible, talk to a Constellation representative.

Find out how much you can save. Our energy experts will look at your natural gas usage history and perform an in-depth analysis to estimate how much you would save when you get your commodity and delivery, together, from Constellation versus the local utility.

Enroll with Constellation. Signing up with Constellation is simple and hassle-free. It’s a seamless switch. All it takes is a phone call to get started.

Call Jason Bessert at 313.885.0100 to find out how much you can lower your monthly bill with Utility Alternative Savings—exclusively from Constellation.

Reaping your exclusive savings is simple.

Meet George Gazepis. Chief Financial Officer, International Extrusions, Inc. Garden City, Michigan

“Being a long time customer, Constellation is more than a typical energy supplier…they are truly one of our business allies. As a team, we either sink or swim, together.”

About International Extrusions:Since 1965, International Extrusions has provided industry-leading aluminum extrusions to customers across America.

Meet Bill Ackley. Owner, Abrasive Finishing, Inc. Chelsea, Michigan

“I would highly recommend Constellation and Utility Alternative Savings. As the program’s first Michigan customer, it’s been a great relationship from the start and continues

to grow.”

About Abrasive Finishing:With over forty years of experience, Abrasive Finishing is Michigan’s premier name for surface finishing and deburring.

Program Specifics and Frequently Asked Questions

How is Constellation able to provide exclusive savings to my business?In 2001, when Detroit Edison and Michcon attempted to join forces, Michcon auctioned a portion of its natural gas distribution as a result of a mandate from the Federal Trade Commission. During this auction, Exelon/Constellation won the bid, allowing them to provide discounted delivery services to specific areas in Metro Detroit.

Where is this program offered? Exclusive savings are available for eligible businesses located in the majority of Wayne, Washtenaw and Monroe counties and parts of Livingston, Oakland, Macomb and Lenawee counties. A Constellation Business Development Manager can advise whether nor not your business is located in an area where we can provide this exclusive savings opportunity.

How does the program benefit my business?Constellation will provide distribution charges at a lower rate than DTE’s standard tariff rates. Only Constellation is able to offer these savings through the exclusive agreement with DTE Gas Company. Simply put, participating in this program will help to reduce the overall natural gas costs to your business.

How do I determine if my business is eligible to participate in this program?If you are in the territory map for exclusive savings and DTE is both your electric and gas provider, you are likely eligible to participate in this program. Please contact your Constellation Business Development Manager to confirm your eligibility.

I am a small business and use a small amount of natural gas. Can I still participate in this program?Yes, as long as your business is located within the eligible service territory, you are able to participate in this exclusive program and enjoy savings on your natural gas distribution. There are no minimum usage requirements.

Will I still receive a bill from DTE Energy for my natural gas needs? No. You will no longer receive a bill from DTE for your natural gas needs but will continue to receive a bill for your electricity needs.

If I participate in this program, what changes should I expect to see on my bill?The bill you receive from Constellation will include your monthly natural gas supply costs along with your discounted distribution rate, plus any applicable taxes & fees. All businesses participating in our exclusive program will receive one single bill from Constellation for your natural gas needs. You will no longer receive a bill from DTE as it pertains to your natural gas.

Power. Get customized energy solutions that will work hard for your Michigan business.*

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Natural Gas. Our strategic solutions can help you manage natural gas costs across southeast Michigan and beyond.*

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*Available in Michigan.Services vary by state.

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In 2001, DTE Energy Gas and Detroit Edison merged, creating overlapping service territories in and around Detroit. As a result, the Federal Trade Commission mandated that a third-party supplier have access to distribution capacity in order to ensure competition. Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC (as successor by merger to Exelon Energy Company) is the third-party supplier that has been awarded access to the distribution capacity.

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DTE Rate Schedule GS-1 Non-Residential General Service Current Charges

Customer Charge $26.20

Distribution Charge GS-1 3,500 CCF @ 0.24821 $868.74

Energy Optimization Surcharge 3,500 CCF @ 0.01427 $49.95

IRM Surcharge $2.59

Reservation Charge 3,500 CCF @ 0.02600 $91.00

Total DTE Delivery Charges $1,038.47

DTE Rate Schedule ST-1 Small Volume Transportation Current Charges

Distribution Charge ST-1 41,667 CCF @ 0.07959 $3,316.28

Service Charge $2,030.00


U-16999 IRM Surcharge $116.52


DTE Rate Schedule LT-1 Large Volume Transportation Current Charges

Distribution Charge LT-1 83,333 CCF @ 0.06001 $5,000.81

Service Charge $3,660.00




Constellation Schedule GS-1 Non-Residential General Service Current Charges


Distribution Charge GS-1 3,500 CCF @ 0.21100 $738.50


IRM Surcharge $0.00


Total Constellation Delivery Charges $738.50

Estimated Monthly Savings $299.97

Estimated Annual Savings $3,599.64

Constellation Rate Schedule ST-1, Small Volume Transportation Current Charges

Distribution Charge ST-1 41,667 CCF @ 0.11300 $4,708.37

Service Charge $0.00



Total Constellation Delivery Charges $4,708.37



Constellation Rate Schedule LT-1, Large Volume Transportation Current Charges

Distribution Charge LT-1 83,333 CCF @ 0.10000 $8,333.30

Service Charge $0.00






See Your Natural Gas Options in a New Light.Exclusive savings available for eligible businesses in the Metro Detroit area.

As a Schedule GS-1, Non-Residential General Service customer with a monthly usage of 3,500 CCFs and based on current charges, your savings may look like this:

As a Schedule ST-1 customer with a monthly usage of 41,667 CCFs and based on current charges, your savings may look like this:

As a Schedule LT-1 customer with a monthly usage of 83,333 CCFs and based on current charges, your savings may look like this:

DTE Rate Schedule S School Service Current Charges


Distribution Charge Rate-S 5,000 CCF @ 0.15968 $798.40


IRM Surcharge $28.88



DTE Rate Schedule 2A Meter Class I, Multi Family Current Charges


Gas Distribution Charge 5,000 CCF @ 0.24942 $1,247.10


IRM Surcharge $3.79



DTE Rate Schedule 2A Meter Class II, Multi Family Current Charges


Gas Distribution Charge 10,000CCF @ 0.24942 $2,494.20

Energy Optimization Surcharge 10,000CCF @ 0.01427 $142.70

IRM Surcharge $3.79

Reservation Charge 10,000CCF @ 0.02600 $260.00


Constellation Schedule S School Service Current Charges


Distribution Charge Rate-S 5,000 CCF @ 0.14371 $718.55


IRM Surcharge $0.00


Total Constellation Delivery Charges $718.55



Constellation Rate Schedule 2A Meter Class I, Multi Family Current Charges


Gas Distribution Charge 5,000 CCF @ 0.21200 $1,060.00


IRM Surcharge $0.00





Constellation Rate Schedule 2A Meter Class II, Multi Family Current Charges


Gas Distribution Charge 10,000CCF @ 0.21200 $2,120.00

Energy Optimization Surcharge 10,000CCF @ 0.00000 $0.00

IRM Surcharge $0.00

Reservation Charge 10,000CCF @ 0.00000 $0.00




As a Schedule S, School Rate Service customer with a monthly usage of 5,000 CCFs and based on current charges, your savings may look like this:

As a Schedule 2A, Meter Class I customer with a monthly usage of 5,000 CCFs and based on current charges, your savings may look like this:

As a Schedule 2A, Meter Class II customer with a monthly usage of 10,000 CCFs and based on current charges, your savings may look like this:

© 2015. Constellation Energy Resources, LLC. The offerings described herein are those of Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC, subsidiary of Exelon Corporation. Brand names and product names are trademarks or service marks of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. Natural Gas Supplier License Number: U-14867

*Customers are required to purchase supply, in addition to distribution, from Constellation to receive savings.

In 2001, DTE Energy Gas and Detroit Edison merged, creating overlapping service territories in and around Detroit. As a result, the Federal Trade Commission mandated that a third-party supplier have access to distribution capacity in order to ensure competition. Constellation NewEnergy – Gas Division, LLC (as successor by merger to Exelon Energy Company) is the third-party supplier that has been awarded access to the distribution capacity.

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