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July 15, 2004
NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- Not having a well-thought-out strategy for energy usage can lead to needless spending on energy-related costs. Advising businesses on how to address this problem is the underlying premise of Nicor Gas' new online section for business customers, "Make the most of your energy dollars", which is located on the Web at www.nicorgas.com/commercial. The new section entails insightful tips; Nicor's exclusive energy-usage evaluation tool, Navigator™, step-by-step instruction for creating an energy strategy and much, much more.
"Thoughtful planning and attention to energy usage can save businesses money—it's that simple," says Russ Bartmess, Nicor Gas' director of sales. "Nicor's role as a leading provider of natural gas to many of Illinois' largest companies positions us to advise and counsel our business customers on effective energy management. We're thrilled to unveil this new section of Nicor's commercial Web site because it's filled with money-saving solutions and tools that can help our business customers stretch their energy dollars."
Once at the commercial customer section of the Nicor Gas Web site, the link to the "Make the most of your energy dollars" section can be found within the left-hand column of the page. The section includes several helpful features for business customers including:
- Navigator, an energy evaluation tool that entails a questionnaire and follow-up assessment based on the answers provided. Recommendations within the assessment offer questionnaire participants expert advice and guidance for controlling energy-related expenses.
- Step-by-step instruction from ENERGY STAR® on ways to develop and implement an energy management program. Nicor is proud to offer ENERGY STAR, a joint program of the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, as it is an invaluable resource for proven, successful energy strategies.
- Case studies on companies that have realized savings through effective energy strategies.
- The ability to sign-up to receive "Positive Energy", Nicor's free monthly online newsletter focusing on the energy needs of business customers.
- Fuel-comparison charts rating natural gas' value against other fuel sources, which empowers businesses with the knowledge about which fuel is the most economical choice for them.
Nicor Gas has 165,000 commercial customers and 15,000 industrial customers in addition to more than 1.7 million residential customers, making it the largest independent natural gas distributor in Illinois. Businesses interested in speaking with an energy expert at Nicor may call (630) 388-2596 or e-mail energysolutions@nicor.com.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR recognizes superior performance in buildings and organizations, helping businesses and public organizations save money and help protect the environment through reduced energy use. As the government-backed, trusted symbol for energy efficiency, the ENERGY STAR label also identifies highly efficient products and designates superior energy performance in homes. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov.
About Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas is one of the nation's largest gas distribution companies. Owned by Nicor, Inc. (NYSE: GAS) a holding company, Nicor Gas has provided safe, reliable and cost-effective natural gas services for 50 years. The Company serves two million customers in a service territory that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago. For more information, visit the Nicor Web site at www.nicorgas.com. |
