Affected Quote by Jim Burke
“The volatile natural gas market has affected us all, and we are giving our customers an option to lock in their electricity price for the entire year. This will allow them to anticipate their electricity bills and budget accordingly throughout 2006.”
About This Quote
Offering fixed‑price electricity lets customers budget and avoid price volatility.
In simple terms: Locking in rates helps with budgeting.
Consider fixed‑rate plans.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- home budgeting
- business finance
- energy procurement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is a fixed price worth the potential premium?
- How long do you need price stability?
Fixed rates may be higher than market lows.