Growers Energy Solutions
Administered by Maumee Valley Growers Assoc., Directed by Palmer Energy Co.
All Greenhouse growers are eligible for this program administered by the Maumee Valley Growers (a program of University of Toledo Urban Affairs Center) with support from Palmer Energy, a 25 year old company headquartered in Toledo.
Maumee Valley Growers (MVG) began saving money on utilities for more than 25 growers in Northwest Ohio in late summer 2006. In the fall of 2007 the program was offered statewide.
Not a co-op, Growers Energy Solutions is a 100% voluntary program designed to allow individual greenhouse natural gas users to join together, creating a larger entity with greater purchasing advantages.
MVG understands the agricultural business with its challenges and special concerns.
MVG charges a small per unit fee, added into the basis portion of your gas bill. Historically, with this charge, you still pay extremely competitive basis charges and have an energy consultant working for you. Fees are used for program administration.
Palmer Energy has been selected to facilitate the procurement of natural gas and implement various basis and hedge strategies. Palmer Energy is a fully independent energy consulting firm with no interest in suppliers or utilities, ensuring unbiased representation on your behalf.
Regional and statewide boards are seamlessly integrated to represent the members collectively on issues related to and responsible for the natural gas purchase including RFP's, basis procurement, and hedging strategy.
Agreements to procure your natural gas will be signed with MVG. After one year, quarterly or longer term hedges may be implemented by the program.
You benefit as your energy costs go down. Historically, growers have saved 8%-15% NET annually off their gas costs (after unit fees).
Growers Energy Solutions is managed by growers, for growers to:
- Lower Basis Costs
- Combine Greenhouse Loads
- Employ Hedging Strategies to Maximize Savings
Advised by Regional Boards made up of Grower Representatives and Energy Experts
Coordinated by Statewide Board with Delegation from Regional Board Members
Contact Information:
 Joe Perlaky Program Manager, Maumee Valley Growers Assoc. Urban Affairs Center Mail Stop 404 2801 W. Bancroft St . Toledo , Ohio 43606-3390 (419) 356-4847 Cell (419) 530-3548 Fax joseph.perlaky@utoledo.edu www.maumeevalleygrowers.com |
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GES Advisory Board
Paul Barco |
Gus Corso Corso’s Greenhouse & Flower Garden Center 3404 Milan Road Sandusky, OH 44870 419-626-0765 gus@corsosperennials.com |
Jeff Creque |
David Cuthbert |
Elmer Diefenbacher |
Mark Frye |
Mark Hecklinger |
Walt Krueger |
Kirkland Mizerek |
Larry Ohlman |
Joe Perlaky |
Larry Schmidt |