BIO endorses energy cost-reduction program for members.

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BIO recently endorsed a benefit program to help its member companies reduce energy costs. APPI Energy will provide energy procurement consulting services to BIO members in states with deregulated energy markets, including CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, and TX. Unbiased team of energy advisors will assist BIO members with increasing efficiencies, enrolling in Demand Response programs, and achieving energy sales tax-exempt status. 



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Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Endorses Energy Cost-Reduction Program for Members



2013 BIO International Convention



WASHINGTON -- The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) recently endorsed a benefit program to help its member companies reduce energy costs. APPI Energy will provide energy procurement consulting services to BIO members in deregulated energy markets. The unbiased team of energy advisors will assist BIO members across the United States with increasing efficiencies, enrolling in Demand Response programs, and achieving energy sales tax-exempt status.



“We understand that BIO members are sophisticated energy consumers”

“Member companies looking to develop a stronger energy strategy can benefit from establishing a relationship with APPI Energy,” said BIO President and CEO, Jim Greenwood. “APPI Energy can benefit the BIO membership’s businesses immediately with initiatives such as renewable energy certificates, lighting retrofits, facility audits and more.”



APPI Energy provides solutions to reduce electricity and natural gas costs. At no risk or obligation to BIO members, the independent team of APPI Energy experts can evaluate energy accounts and verify accuracy of energy bills.



“We understand that BIO members are sophisticated energy consumers,” says APPI Energy’s President, Walter Moore. “Our goal is to provide education and services that keep BIO members informed on energy market trends and help improve their bottom line.”



In states with deregulated energy markets, APPI Energy can negotiate on behalf of BIO members and help them choose from many reliable, competitive energy suppliers. States that are deregulated for electricity are CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI and TX. States with deregulated natural gas markets are AR, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WI, WV.



To learn more about BIO’s new program with APPI Energy, BIO members are invited to attend an educational webinar either April 10 or May 22 at 2:00 p.m. Additionally, APPI Energy will be available to meet with BIO members at booth 3556 in Hall B at the 2013 BIO International Convention April 22-25, 2013 in Chicago, Ill. at the McCormick Place. For more information, contact 800-520-6685 or info@appienergy.com.



About APPI Energy

Since 1996, APPI Energy has reduced electricity and natural gas costs for association members in every deregulated state in the United States. More than 130 associations, including BIO, have selected APPI Energy as the preferred energy consultant for their members. Currently, 2,300 organizations use APPI Energy’s procurement expertise to reduce operating expenses. To learn more, contact 800-520-6685 or www.appienergy.com.



About BIO

BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world. BIO produces BIOtechNOW, an online portal and monthly newsletter chronicling “innovations transforming our world.” Subscribe to BIOtechNOW.



Upcoming BIO Events



BIO IPCC Conference

March 25-27, 2013

San Diego, CA



BIO International Convention

April 22 – 25, 2013

Chicago, IL



World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

June 16-19, 2013

Montreal, Canada



Contacts

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)

Abigail Hirsch, 202-962-9235

Web: www.bio.org

Blog: www.biotech-now.org

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