SECTION I: BACKGROUND, The Bottom Line, Understanding The Basic Power System, Understanding Power Pricing, Typical Components in a C&I Electric Bill, First Steps in a Rate Analysis, SECTION II: OPTIONS FOR RATE AND COST REDUCTIONS, (Mostly) Administrative Options, Utilizing Metering and Dynamic Rate Options, Equipment/Technical/ Operational Options, SECTION III: CHANGING THE RULES, Negotiating with Utilities, Intervening to Help Write the Rates, SECTION IV: COMPETITIVE RETAIL POWER PROCUREMENT, Buying from Competing Electricity Suppliers, Options for Competitive Supply Pricing, Managing Competitive Power Procurement, Ways to Save Money and/or Increase Value, Negotiating/Improving a Supply Contract.