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Clean Power Alliance provides opportunities for our customers to join in the effort to conserve energy, which not only helps electrical grid reliability, but can save you money.
• Light your home with energy efficient LED lights which use at least 75% less energy and last 25 times longer.
• Turn off lights when leaving a room.
• Use natural light and turn off lamps and overhead lights whenever possible.
• Use solar powered lights outdoors. These lights harness the sun’s power during the day and shine with renewable energy throughout the night.
• Disconnect high energy devices such as computers, laptops and kitchen appliances when not in use as they continue to draw electricity even when turned off.
• Reheat food in the microwave, which uses less energy than conventional ovens.
• Use smaller appliances whenever possible to reduce energy usage and costs as they are often more energy efficient, like using a fan instead of A/C or the toaster oven instead of the oven.
• When baking or cooking, open windows to let hot air out of the kitchen instead of using fans or the air conditioner to cool the room.
• Reduce the amount of electricity and air conditioning you use by opening windows in the early morning and around dusk when the temperature is cooler.
• Fans work by creating a wind-chill effect on your skin, so you feel cooler. Using a fan instead of A/C can help you use less energy and save money while staying cool.
• Take a load off your A/C and set your thermostat to 78º or higher to reduce energy usage.
• Shade your A/C unit from the sun, which keeps the unit cooler and allows it to use less energy.
• A draft stopper can be a huge help in maintaining a room’s temperature. These simple tools can stop cold drafts from sneaking in and warm air from seeping out, ensuring your home stays cozy without turning up the heat.
• TOU rates encourage the use of energy when it is less expensive and reducing energy use when it is most costly, between the hours of 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., helping customers save money and energy.
• Charge electric vehicles before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m. to save energy and money on your monthly electric bill.
• Run your dishwasher, washer and dryer in the morning, early afternoon, or after 9 p.m.
Clean Power Alliance offers numerous energy-saving programs that can save you money. Visit our programs page to learn more and find the ones that are best for you.
Abel Debela serves as Data and Systems Architect with extensive experience in big data solutions and the design of scalable data pipelines for data lakes and data warehouses. He specializes in data integration and automation, with a strong focus on interpreting, analyzing, and reconciling heterogeneous data to deliver meaningful insights through effective data visualization. He has worked extensively with AWS and Azure cloud platforms and brings hands-on expertise in PySpark and leading visualization tools, including Tableau, Power BI, and AWS QuickSight. Abel’s industry experience spans finance, aviation, and public utilities, giving him a well-rounded perspective across diverse business environments. Abel holds a Master’s degree in Advanced Business Analytics from the University of Washington.
Chloe Taurel serves as Analyst, Load Forecasting for Clean Power Alliance. Chloe works on maintaining load forecasting models, ensuring the accuracy of forecast inputs and outputs, and developing standardized reports and dashboards. Prior to joining Clean Power Alliance, she interned at the Michigan Green Building Collaborative, where she analyzed energy trends and benchmarked building efficiency data. She has also conducted research with the Energy Equity Project on energy affordability in historically redlined communities in Michigan and developed an ETL pipeline to centralize energy regulatory data. Chloe earned her Bachelor of Science in Data Science with minors in Energy Science & Policy and Sustainability from the University of Michigan.
Chloe Taurel serves as Analyst, Load Forecasting for Clean Power Alliance. Chloe works on maintaining load forecasting models, ensuring the accuracy of forecast inputs and outputs, and developing standardized reports and dashboards. Prior to joining Clean Power Alliance, she interned at the Michigan Green Building Collaborative, where she analyzed energy trends and benchmarked building efficiency data. She has also conducted research with the Energy Equity Project on energy affordability in historically redlined communities in Michigan and developed an ETL pipeline to centralize energy regulatory data. Chloe earned her Bachelor of Science in Data Science with minors in Energy Science & Policy and Sustainability from the University of Michigan.
Anthony Boukarim serves as Resource Planner, Power Supply, supporting long-term resource planning, portfolio optimization, and procurement strategy to advance CPA’s clean energy, reliability, and affordability objectives. He brings more than a decade of experience in the energy sector, spanning management consulting and advanced energy analytics, with deep expertise supporting utilities and community choice aggregators. Prior to joining CPA, Anthony spent six years at Ascend Analytics, where he led firm-wide renewable energy and storage procurement initiatives. He holds a Master of Science in Energy Resources Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut.
Kim joins Clean Power Alliance as the Senior Analyst, Rates and Tariffs. Kim is responsible for developing and maintaining CPA’s cost of service and rate models to evaluate the financial, competitiveness, and customer impacts of rate design and rate setting options. Kim held financial, strategy, and planning roles across utilities, consulting, and the energy sector, including roles with Black Hills Energy, Marathon Oil, and Noble Energy. This cross-sector background gives her a broad view of how financial modeling, regulatory strategy, and capital planning intersect to support growth, reliability, and environmental responsibility. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Wyoming.
Mark Hum serves as Senior Associate, Communications and Marketing at Clean Power Alliance. He is a marketing and communications strategist with a background in medtech and life sciences, where he supported initiatives spanning multiple industries across both B2B and consumer-facing brands. His work is grounded in a copywriter’s mindset, starting with audience needs and translating complex ideas into clear, compelling stories that build trust and understanding. Mark has led integrated communications across digital, social, email, web, and stakeholder channels, with an emphasis on accessibility, consistency, and measurable impact. He brings a strong appreciation for structure and narrative, ensuring that every message serves a purpose and connects with people in a meaningful way. Mark holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).
Prapassara “Pom” Saengxuto serves as Finance and Accounting Analyst at CPA. She is a Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. Throughout her career, she has worked across a wide range of industries, including public accounting, private corporations, entertainment, manufacturing, consulting and construction. This diverse background allows her to bring a well-rounded and practical perspective to every engagement. Pom is known for her strong dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy. She works effectively both independently and as part of a team, consistently supporting organizations in making informed, strategic financial decisions. Her approach combines technical expertise with a deep sense of responsibility and professionalism.