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Demand Charge Peak Shaving: How Indiana C&I Operators Cut Their Highest Bills

Demand charge peak shaving can cut 30–70% of your C&I electricity bill. Indiana operators: here's how the math works and which technology fits your facility.

Daniel Burke
June 16, 2026

Load Shifting from Peak to Off-Peak: What Indiana C&I Operators Actually Need to Know

Load shifting moves electricity use to cheaper off-peak periods and can cut Indiana C&I bills — but only if your loads are genuinely flexible.

Daniel Burke
June 8, 2026

Utility Bill Audits: What Indiana C&I Operators Need to Know About Finding and Recovering Overcharges

Utility bill audits recover overcharges buried in years of invoices. Here's how the process works and when Indiana C&I operators should invest in one.

Daniel Burke
May 22, 2026

FERC Order 2222 and DER Aggregation: When Your On-Site Assets Can Earn Wholesale Market Revenue

FERC Order 2222 opens wholesale markets to DER aggregations at C&I sites. Learn when it makes financial sense, which assets qualify, and what to negotiate.

Daniel Burke
May 19, 2026

Utility Standby Charges for On-Site Generation: What Indiana C&I Operators Need to Know Before They Sign

Utility standby charges can erase on-site generation savings. Here's what Indiana C&I operators need to know before approving any project.

Daniel Burke
May 19, 2026

Fixed vs. Variable Electric Rates: How Indiana C&I Operators Find the Right Structure for Their Facility

Fixed vs. variable electric rates shape every Indiana C&I bill and budget. Learn how load factor determines which rate structure fits your facility.

Daniel Burke
May 5, 2026

Fuel Adjustment Charges: What Indiana C&I Operators Need to Know About This Line Item on Your Electric Bill

Indiana C&I operators face fuel adjustment charges they can't control. Learn what they are, how they're calculated, and what to track to manage your exposure.

Daniel Burke
May 1, 2026

Power Factor Penalties: What Indiana C&I Operators Need to Know About Power Factor Correction

Indiana C&I operators paying power factor penalties on their utility bills can eliminate them. Learn how power factor correction works, what equipment you need, and w

Daniel Burke
May 1, 2026

Demand Ratchets Explained: What Indiana Commercial and Industrial Operators Need to Know

A demand ratchet locks your electric bill to a past peak — not what you're using now. Here's how it works and what Indiana C&I operators need to track.

Daniel Burke
April 29, 2026