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ALFA - APPI Savings Solutions Program

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Helps Member Companies Save on Rising Utility Costs and Improve Profitability

The ALFAAPPI Savings Solutions Program is an exclusive members-only benefit that helps identify and implement immediate cost saving solutions to reduce your residences’ energy and utility costs. APPI, an independent consulting firm, will provide customized solutions for member companies by providing a thorough analysis, recommending savings options, and managing the entire process. There is no upfront cost to members to participate in this program. APPI is compensated only when it implements and validates savings for your residences. Learn more about APPI Energy.

Download APPI Energy's Overview of Energy Markets. (Published May, 2012)

Recent APPI Announcements:

01/10/2012
Check out the most relevant trends affecting energy usage and energy costs in the United States.
12/27/2011
Learn how the energy market works and how to save money on energy costs for your community.
06/21/2011
This article provides information regarding electricity procurement and a way to reduce risk with respect to electricity prices. For ALFA members with operations in CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, and TX electricity deregulation is mature and competition is dynamic. Deregulation means you no longer have to buy your electricity from the local utility; you have a choice of competitive suppliers eager to serve you...

What APPI Can Do for Your Company:

  • Analyze existing energy (electricity and natural gas), water, recycling, waste removal, and telecommunications (voice and data) services.
  • Analyze regional markets, rate structures, and tariffs for savings opportunities.
  • Identify and correct inaccurate fees, billing errors, and overpayments.
  • Evaluate alternate program options and service providers that reduce the cost of service.
  • Secure refunds on monies due from billing errors or incorrect rate structures.
  • Handle all paperwork and manage the transition to the new supplier.
  • Monitor your accounts to assure billing integrity and savings.

How You Benefit, With Minimal Effort:

  • Simple process; minimal time commitment; significant rewards.
  • Contingency based/No upfront fees — savings are shared only if captured and verified.
  • Staff and consulting partners with expertise and experience in all utility areas.
  • Work first with current suppliers to reduce costs without changing suppliers.
  • Overcharges and billing errors are captured, resulting in refunds and credits.
  • Recommendations developed to upgrade service options in line with facilities needs.
  • No obligation to accept/implement recommendations.
  • Ongoing review of all utilities and market opportunities.   
 

Testimonials:

“I recently joined APPI’s discount energy program and I am extremely happy with it. They were the most professional of the group of vendors I talked to; the most helpful and the most knowledgeable. Now that I am in their program, my savings on my electric bill seem to be a lot more than they projected. They projected around a 20 percent savings and I am saving almost twice that. I highly recommend them to all ALFA members."
-Skip Comsia, ALFA Board of Director, Houston, TX

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ALFA Advocacy Fly-In

The ALFA Advocacy Fly-In is the premier public policy event for ALFA. Open to ALFA members only, this two day event brings together top advocates from across the country to Washington, DC to advocate for the principles of choice, independence, and quality of life for seniors.

At the ALFA Advocacy Fly-In executives from the senior living industry visit with members of Congress to advocate for policies that will advance quality of life for America’s seniors. ALFA facilitates the meetings and hosts a briefing about critical matters before Congress that could impact the future of senior living.

Advocacy never ends. It is a constant endeavor. And your presence in these meetings is paramount to our advocacy efforts. You are the voice of senior living. You are the most effective advocates in the best interests of resident-centered care.

ALFA Conference & Expo

INSPIRING TODAY’S AND TOMORROW’S SENIOR LIVING EXECUTIVES
Company and community senior living executives gather at the ALFA conference and expo for a world-class experience each year. This COMMUNITY of leaders, pioneers and entrepreneurs share a person-centered service philosophy, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to champion quality of life for all seniors.

Join your community of executive peers at COMMUNITY 2012, the ALFA conference and expo, May 16-18 in Dallas. Learn more about the annual conference and expo.