Member Benefits -- Electric Buying Cooperative
In order to combat the high prices of electric the Chamber has partnered with CQI to allow Chamber members and their employees / members to purchase electric at a reduced rate and to lock in a rate for the next three years (commercial).
The cooperative will have two components – Residential and Commercial. The application period for this first class will end December 2, 2009. There will be another enrollment period next spring for those unable to get into the first class. We plan to hold two enrollments per year.
CQI will host a series of webinars explaining the process. To find out more on the webinars or to register for a webinare click on the link> http://www.dorchesterchamber.org/cooperativewebinars.html
Those interested in the residential cooperative should click on this Residential link
Commercial customers can click here to get a pdf of the Commercial application. Questions regarding Commercial accounts can be directed towards the Chamber office (410) 228 3575 or contacting CQI directly.
The objective of the program is to provide Residential customers a unique program to purchase either Residential Electricity Supply or Residential Natural Gas Supply services. Residential customers who have selected licensed suppliers have reduced their cost by 6 to 10 percent on an annual basis.
Purchasing cooperatives stimulate competition for electricity or natural gas supply services in the residential marketplace. Purchasing Cooperatives leverage the increased purchasing power of the group over that of the individual by obtaining competitive pricing, eliminate the need for the individual to go through the process alone, share in the costs, technical support, and expertise. Employees of Chamber member organizations can join the Residential Energy Purchasing Cooperative to reduce the cost of the electricity or natural gas provided to their homes.
- Application fee $37.50 per Electricity account
- Application fee $30.00 per Natural Gas account
Register Here to start the application process
If you have any difficulties with the application process, contact us via email at:
Residential@cqiassociates.com or call the Customer Service Line 410-740-0667.
Participation in the Cooperative REQUIRES continuous membership in the Chamber of Commerce during the full term of the Agreement. If your membership is not current with the Chamber, you must bring your account current to participate in this proposed contract extension. Submission of the application for participation in the cooperative does not include fees for membership in the chamber. If your membership is not current the application for cooperative participation will not be processed.
The application fee pays for the administrative costs of the Residential Energy Purchasing cooperative and selecting a licensed energy supplier who is offering to sell the electricity or natural gas at a lower price than the utility Standard Offer Service Rate offered by the local utility company. Application fees are not refundable
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