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municipalauthorities.org │ 55 can be a substantial portion of your electricity bill. By shifting non-critical operations to off- peak hours and staggering equipment start- ups, you can reduce demand charges without reducing output. How can Pennsylvania municipal authorities access competitive commercial natural gas rates? Pennsylvania is a deregulated state, meaning municipal authorities can solicit bids from multiple licensed retail suppliers rather than accepting default utility rates. Options include fixed-rate contracts for budget control, indexed contracts tied to market benchmarks, and blended structures. Conclusion Energy does not have to be the budget line that keeps operations leaders awake at night. Municipal authorities that approach energy procurement strategically, combining conservation, recovery, and load management, are finding that significant savings are not just possible but repeatable. The question is not whether these strategies work. It is whether your organization has a plan to implement them. Ready to take the next step? Download our energy procurement buyers guide or contact our team to explore how a tailored energy strategy can help your authority reduce costs, manage volatility, and build long-term operational resilience. S HRMM & L H AMBURG , R UBIN , M ULLIN , M AXWELL & L UPIN ATTORNEYS AT LAW Personal. Powerful. Professional. Lansdale • Harrisburg, PA Phone 215.661.0400 • www.HRMMLcom W E K NOW M UNICIPAL A UTHORITIES At Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin, we’ve been working with municipal authorities for over 50 years – guiding them through day-to-day issues and through the labyrinth of laws and regulations. We’ve been talking environmental law long before it became fashionable to do so. And we understand the importance of working with authority officials to develop economically feasible solutions to today’s sophisticated legal and regulatory challenges. Most important, we examine the law today and anticipate what it will mean for you tomorrow. For more information, contact Steven A. Hann, PM AA East Region Solicitor at 215-661-0400 or SHann@HRM ML.com