2. The objective of deregulation is to offer energy customers greater choice, both among
suppliers and services. Ideally that will result in increased market efficiency and dollar savings
to the consumer. -U.S. Department of Energy
The reality is that savings do not come by default, THE CUSTOMER MUST CHOOSE!
Energy Deregulation
3. America Approved
Commercial, LLC
• Deregulation is an opportunity to shop for the best
energy product and rates!
• America Approved Commercial, LLC (AAC) was
established to give commercial, industrial and
governmental entities in energy de-regulated states
access to a variety of energy providers that cater to
their specific needs. Our competitive portfolio of
energy products offer both fixed (short and long
term) and indexed or variable rate pricing. Every
business has cost savings initiatives and can benefit
by controlling their energy costs.
4. •
National Energy Consulting Firm
AAC is a Licensed, Insured, and Bonded National Energy Consulting
Firm conducting business in 14 states with over 42 utilities companies.
AAC has channel partnerships with thirty-three Retail Energy Provider
(REP’s) throughout the country.
• AAC Contracted over 1,000,000,000 kWh last year alone.
• Potential customers are subject to projected annual increases
ranging from 4% - 16% depending on the state and utility market.
• All inclusive rates provided through AAC suppliers are not subjected
to annual increases for the term of the agreement.
• We take pride in providing our customers with price protection,
stability, and true budget certainty they deserve.
5. Energy Opportunity
• Energy is the last major industry to deregulate
– This creates opportunities for those who act
• Energy is a hot topic in today’s business
environment, saving money is on everyone’s
mind
• Energy is an essential service
• Deregulation is open in 14 states today and
pending in many other markets
• Energy is recession proof
6. The multitude of options combined with dramatic price fluctuations make the deregulated
market infinitely more complex. Just because a supplier is in your market doesn’t mean they
are competitive.
We have a simple and objective process based on proven strategies that eliminates
uncertainty and volatility risk for your business.
Complex Market
7. Deregulated States
Connecticut Delaware Illinois Maine Maryland Massachusetts
New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Rhode Island Texas Washington D.C.
Electricity Restructuring by State
Where we operate
8. How can we help?
• AAC is one of the largest licensed, most experienced
and trusted energy consulting firms in the nation.
• Experience secures price protection. With a simple and
objective process based on proven strategies that help
customers eliminate uncertainty and volatility in their
market.
• AAC provides customers with the right supplier with
the right agreement at the lowest possible rate for
their business.
9. Who we serve
• We serve businesses in all industries, both large and small. Below is a
small sample of our AAC Energy clients
PDQ, Inc.
Abbott Plastics
AMC Theaters
Callaway Golf Operations
American Airlines
Block Buster Video
Chicago J & B Petroleum
National Tube Supply
Southern Methodist University
Wauconda Tool and Engineering
World Gym
Gold’s Gym
Magic Theater (owned by Magic Johnson)
Gooding Rubber Co
Day’s Inn
Municipality of Monroeville
McDonald’s Corporation
Four Seasons Hotels
Conectiv Thermal
Tool King Co.
Borough of Cliffside Park
Borough of Mountain Lakes
Vermilion County
Woodcrest Dairy
Turtle Wax, Inc
Lee Lumber Co
10. Keys to our Success
• Typical estimated savings range from 10%-30% off
annual rates
There’s no obligation, Risk Free, no cost to have AAC
analyze, and review your customer’s profile for the
benefit of the customer making an intelligent decision.
• No switching fees, no interruption of service, just lower
costs!
So, where is the Risk? When it’s the same energy, same
utility company, the same poles and wires.
• You’re right, there isn’t any RISK!
11. What WE do for the Consumer?
• We help the customer save off peak rates over the term,
providing price protection
• We analyze the customers use profile to secure the best rate
• We pre-screen suppliers to protect customers from costly
mistakes
• We help customers avoid rate shock surprises
• - Just because the supplier is in your market doesn’t
mean they are competitive
- We represent numerous Energy Providers in your area
allowing us to
- work for you, while making the providers work for your
business!
12. Three Simple Steps to
Saving
No Cost, No Obligation Analysis
1. We gather information
• Provide us with a copy of the 3 most recent
consecutive bill copies- 3 utility bills per location
2. We Analyze Your Energy Profile
• We present your customers with options and offer
our recommendations
3. To Start Saving Money
• The customer makes the intelligent decision
• The customer selects the term
• The customer signs the agreement
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14. Worry Free Switching!
• No switching fees
• No interruption of service
• Same poles, wires and power quality from your local utility
• In some cases the client will notice a new supplier on the
same utility bill and the new contracted rate in approximately
45 days
• Customers pays the bill as normal
• Energy Representatives follow up with customers within 60
days of beginning new service to make sure the bill is correct
and to ensure they have started their savings
15. Energy Representatives
What we do:
• AAC has a proven strategy that eliminates uncertainty and ensures
consistent, smart decision making in much less time.
Why Us:
• We work for the customer, making the suppliers work for you
• Many years of energy experience
• Proven track record for saving clients money
Our Services:
• Short and long-term agreements
• Fixed and variable rate plans
• Electricity, natural gas, products and Green initiatives
• We work with Business Customers to help them make informed
energy purchasing decisions!
16. Team Leader Program
Electricity is purchased by everyone and you will be absolutely
amazed by the simplicity of our AAC Team Leader Program!
• You will be enrolled in the AAC Team Leader Program
• Assigned an AAC Team Leader to guide you through the
program
• Your AAC Team Leader will mentor and show you the
ropes of the Energy Business
• Your AAC Team Leader provides 3rd Party Validation to
help you close your potential customers
• You will Earn and Learn!
• Let’s get Started!
18. Getting Started
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• A. VO-Select Energy
• B. Obtain certification Access
• C. 5LINX University Training
Module
• D. Verify Access in Virtual
Office
20. Gathering Paperwork
• On the Commercial
Energy LOA tab, print out
a copy of the LOA
• Have your customer
complete and sign the
LOA
• Request 3 bill copies from
your customer.
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22. Submitting Documents
• There are 3 ways to submit your documents
– Online enrollment form
– Fax: 585.348.2119
– Email: commercialenergy@5linx.com
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23. Please never contact the Suppliers directly. Representatives
are to deal with their AAC Team Leader only. All
correspondence with the Suppliers must go thru AAC
corporate.
Why? Suppliers do not know individual Representatives and
are not allowed to provide you with any information.
Also: Representatives are not able to call the Suppliers on
behalf of their customers, as regulations do not allow them to
answer questions concerning a customers account.
Retail Energy Suppliers
24. • A Close Date should be set within 2-3 business days on accounts
under 500,000 annual kWh and 5-7 business days on accounts over
500,000 annual kWh
• A Close Meeting Time should be set between 12:00-3:00 pm est.
• If the Close Meeting Date has been re-scheduled please advise your
Team Leader
Setting a Close Meeting
25. • Upon Credit Approval, AAC’s pricing desk will provide the 5LINX sales rep
along with your Team Leader a Crunch and Agreement on the morning of
the close date before noon
• You are required to contact your Team Leader once your email has been
received
• The body of the email will include specific instructions from the AAC
Pricing Desk on how to complete the required paperwork and the
deadline for submitting the signed agreement back to AAC
• Its important to understand AAC utilizes thirty-three different Suppliers
throughout all the deregulated States to offer the most competitive rates
and each Supplier has specific instructions and deadlines that are required
to close a deal, always note the instructions in the body of each email that
accompanies each agreement for close
Closing the Deal
26. • The 5LINX Energy Representative must have on
hand:
• Copy of the AAC Pricing Desk email that contains the
instructions
• The Crunch, the Agreement along with the Energy Bills
• Always have your AAC Team Leaders, Phone Number and
Email Address
During the Close Meeting
27. Faxed the signed agreement, from the customers location to 800-948-7517
Call your AAC Team Leader immediately upon faxing the agreement to verify that it was
received, it’s legible, most of all it’s complete (all pages), and correct
All Rates, Agreements and Terms are Time Sensitive and subject to the Providers
approval
If any problems arise you will be notified immediately by your AAC Team Leader
Advise the Customer that they will receive a Welcome Packet from the provider upon
successful enrollments of their account(s). This will take approximately 30-40 days
depending on the customers meter read date
Congratulations!!! Time to Go get another!!!
When the Deal is Closed
