Electric Utility Restructuring is underway at some level in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The deregulation of supply will open the market to many suppliers, leading to negotiated pricing.

This competitive marketplace represents a significant opportunity for consumers who know their load characteristics and are prepared to price shop.

In particular, pricing will favor organizations with sound energy management programs as demonstrated by:

• The availability of detailed information about when electricity is consumed.
• The ability to alter load profile and when necessary to manage peak load, and provide the associated documentation.
• An ongoing energy management program.
• Willingness to accept some pricing risks associated with electric generation (e.g., real time pricing with "1 day ahead" or "1 week ahead lock-in").

Electric industry experts believe that in the deregulated market, the availability of usage data (which UtilityVision® provides) will give customers a clear negotiating advantage.