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08.30.10 | ARTICLE
 Following a week of healthy gains for oil prices, Marketwatch asked Matt Smith, energy professional at Summit Energy, for an explanation of the commodity's recent drop.
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08.30.10 | ARTICLE
 Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, told Bloomberg that upcoming economic reports will likely support a fall in crude oil prices. "We could see prices move lower here, especially with all the data coming out that shouldn't be particular bullish," commented Mr. Smith.
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08.25.10 | ARTICLE
Summit Energy's Matt Smith comments on what factors boosted the price of crude-oil from its 11-week low of under $71 a barrel."
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08.24.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, analyst at Summit Energy, explains how the continuous decline in crude-oil prices reflects an overall flight from risk in the market.
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08.19.10 | MEDIA
B2B companies are in a prime position for using sustainability initiatives to attain and retain their customer base. Bill Brewer, Vice President of Summit Energy, co-authored an article, featured on Triple Pundit, discussing the ways sustainability can add value, reduce cost and engage customers in the B2B world.
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08.19.10 | ARTICLE
As inventories crest and demand falters, oil futures prices remained buoyant despite the fundamentals. Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, contributes to an article exploring the commodity's market behavior, commenting that "Crude is overlooking the current picture and looking out to how things are going to turn out for the rest of the year."
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08.18.10 | ARTICLE
 Summit Energy was announced as a finalist for Business First's inaugural "Greater Louisville's Healthiest Employers" awards, which recognize companies that make a commitment to a healthy workplace through wellness programs.
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08.17.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, commented that the natural gas futures market did not react much to a slight increase in U.S. industrial production, but "instead focused on the lack of hurricane activity and the mixed weather reports."
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08.16.10 | ARTICLE
Marketwatch turns to Summit Energy's Matt Smith for his expert opinion on the crude oil and natural gas markets. Mr. Smith discusses the impact of a weak dollar, rallying equities and cooler weather.
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08.13.10 | MEDIA
In a recent article in ICIS Chemical Business, Summit Energy's Lisa Zembrodt discusses factors chemical companies should consider when hedging exposure to volatility in the energy markets.
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08.12.10 | MEDIA
 GreenBiz.com features an article by Summit Energy’s Director of Sustainability, John Hoekstra, that outlines the ten key stops organizations should make on the road to carbon management.
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08.12.10 | MEDIA
BNN gets an instant reaction to the weekly U.S. oil inventory numbers with Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy. During the live interview, Mr. Smith offers insight into the drivers of the reported decline in oil inventories and rise in gasoline inventories.
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08.09.10 | ARTICLE
In the midst of fluctuating natural gas prices, Matt Smith, commodity analyst, anticipated a fall in gas futures because "weather outlooks for next week have turned cooler," which could weaken demand for the commodity.
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08.09.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, analyst at Summit Energy, commented on the rising price of crude-oil futures in light of a forthcoming report from the U.S. Federal Reserve on national fiscal policy.
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08.09.10 | ARTICLE
MarketWatch looked to Matt Smith, commodity analyst, for an understanding of why natural gas dipped to its lowest close since early June. In addition to a forecast of cooler temperatures, Mr. Smith explained the decline as an extension of the previous week, when natural-gas futures lost more than 9%.
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07.30.10 | ARTICLE
A Bloomberg reporter spoke with Matt Smith, commodity analyst, for insight into how crude oil reacted to a report by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM). After the ISM said that its business barometer has risen to 62.3 for the month, "crude had sort of make its lows and began gradually getting more positive as the day went on," according to Mr. Smith.
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07.29.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, Summit Energy commodity analyst, commented on the rising demand for oil priced in dollars on a day when the dollar weakened to a 12-week low against the euro.
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07.28.10 | ARTICLE
A MarketWatch reporter tapped Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, for his opinion on how stock performance affected crude-oil prices. Crude settled just below $77 a barrel after a government report showed a high inventory level and a drop in durable-goods orders.
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07.26.10 | ARTICLE
On a day when crude ended flat in the market, Matt Smith of Summit Energy commented that "the economic data is driving the equities market and crude is looking to the equities market for some guidance since there is such a confused picture at the moment."
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07.26.10 | MEDIA
CNBC's Squawk Box spoke with Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, about what will move the energy market, particularly in regards to crude oil. Mr. Smith offered insight on how equities and overall market sentiment continue to drive crude oil prices.
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07.23.10 | ARTICLE
In a recent Bloomberg article about European power, Sebastien Terryn, risk manager at Summit Energy, commented on the major market drivers of increasing trading volumes. In particular, Mr. Terryn explained that rising volatility and complexity in the energy market has pushed users of energy to better manage risk on how they buy electricity.
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07.21.10 | ARTICLE
MarketWatch came to Matt Smith, commodity analyst, for his take on crude oil's decline amidst a US government weekly report showing an increase in oil inventories.
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07.20.10 | ARTICLE
In an article about oil futures, Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, commented that the market is "positioning itself ahead of tomorrow's EIA inventories, with another draw for crude expected, and a rebound in implied demand for both distillates and gasoline, after they dipped last week."
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07.19.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, commodity analyst with Summit Energy, remarked on how natural-gas futures may react to coming storage injection data. Smith commented, "We've edged lower all week; a number in the 80s tomorrow could really push the market down."
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07.14.10 | ARTICLE
In an article about crude-oil futures, Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, commented that "it's almost like a boxing match this week" between encouraging earnings and weak reads on the broader economy.
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07.14.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, commodity analyst with Summit Energy, remarked on how natural-gas futures may react to coming storage injection data. Smith commented, "We've edged lower all week; a number in the 80s tomorrow could really push the market down."
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07.14.10 | ARTICLE
A Dow Jones reporter looked to Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, for his perspective on the crude-oil market following The International Energy Agency's release of an estimate report. Mr. Smith commented on crude oil's tendency to follow the equity market, not its own fundamentals.
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07.08.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, commodity analyst, commented on the continuing influence of "warmer than normal temperatures" on the US natural gas market going forward.
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07.08.10 | ARTICLE
In an article about crude-oil futures, Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, discussed the correlation between driving season and crude supply. Smith remarked, "It's the height of driving season here and we're still seeing a build. If we're not seeing the strength now it's a bit of a worry for the rest of the driving season."
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07.07.10 | ARTICLE
Cedric Van Caillie, risk manager at Summit Energy, attributed a drop in EU carbon permits to declining natural gas futures. According to Caillie, carbon may have dropped at a slower pace than gas because it had not risen as much in the preceding weeks.
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07.07.10 | ARTICLE
 Bloomberg sought insight from Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, about crude oil's response to positive U.S. retail sales data.
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07.06.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, commented that the price of oil was likely to trade sideways or slightly lower during the holiday-shortened week.
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06.30.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, commented on how traders had taken advantage of recent natural gas price declines.
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06.30.10 | PRESS RELEASE
Summit Energy’s Vice President of Risk Management, Tim Statts, recently provided insights on the energy markets in a presentation to an audience of more than 700 food-industry executives at the 33rd Annual Sosland Publishing Purchasing Seminar.
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06.28.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, gave his opinion on the natural gas market for a week expected to bring Tropical Storm Alex and hotter-than-normal temperatures throughout the eastern U.S.
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06.24.10 | ARTICLE
On a day when crude futures experienced a late-day comeback, Marketwatch asked Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, for his take on the weaker dollar's influence on crude-oil futures.
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06.24.10 | ARTICLE
 Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, commented on natural gas traders' actions as they awaited fresh storage data and watched a potential tropical storm brewing.
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06.24.10 | ARTICLE
Bloomberg looked to Matt Smith, commodity analyst, for his perspective on how forthcoming national economic data could potentially trigger a selloff and break a moving average.
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06.24.10 | PRESS RELEASE
Summit Energy will host a complimentary webinar titled “Carbon Accounting: Is Your Cart Before the Horse?” on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 10AM EDT. During the webinar, Summit will provide insights on the importance of having good, clean, auditable data to use throughout the carbon reporting process.
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06.23.10 | PRESS RELEASE
At the 2010 Climate Registry Climate Policy Forum, Summit Energy was honored for receiving Climate Registered status, a recognition for measuring the company's greenhouse gas emissions according to the rigorous voluntary reporting standards. While at the forum, Summit's Director of Sustainability, John Hoekstra, spoke about the benefits of developing a sustainability strategy to guide carbon reporting programs.
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06.22.10 | ARTICLE
Marketwatch spoke with Matt Smith, commodity analyst, about crude-oil futures traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Mr. Smith commented on crude oil's response to China's decision to allow its currency to float more freely against the dollar.
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06.22.10 | ARTICLE
Despite the notable fall in German 2011 power, Sebastien Terryn, risk manager at Summit Energy, suggested that market trends ultimately point toward rising prices. Mr. Terryn continued by saying, "It all depends on how natural gas prices will evolve as we move into the European summer period."
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06.15.10 | ARTICLE
In an article about Deepwater Horizon's potential effect on crude-oil supply, Steve Wilhite, CEO at Summit Energy, discusses how events worldwide influence energy markets. According to Mr. Wilhite, "Energy markets are increasingly globally driven. The days when you can just pay attention to your own back yard are long gone."
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06.12.10 | ARTICLE
Greg Lawson, risk manager for Summit Energy, commented on how weak U.S. retail-sales data influenced a fall in crude-oil futures, and how retail spending worldwide will affect the overall market.
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06.08.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, commodity analyst, discussed the natural gas market and how a 18% increase in futures affected buying behavior.
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06.07.10 | ARTICLE
Marketwatch went to Matt Smith, a commodity analyst for Summit Energy, for his take on crude-oil futures and the commodity's movement as compared to U.S. equities.
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06.04.10 | ARTICLE
Greg Lawson, risk manager at Summit Energy, gave Dow Jones reporter an update on diesel market fundamentals. "Diesel demand seems to be ratcheting up...that should keep prices from falling off a cliff, but the overall picture is not pretty," commented Lawson.
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06.04.10 | ARTICLE
After a day of falling commodity prices, a Dow Jones reporter spoke with Greg Lawson, risk manager at Summit Energy, about his take on future government demand data and its effect on oil prices.
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06.04.10 | ARTICLE
Greg Lawson, risk manager at Summit Energy, gave his expert opinion on preliminary U.S. data that showed slower-than-expected growth in gasoline demand heading into the summer driving season.
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06.01.10 | ARTICLE
Marketwatch spoke with Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, about drivers of the day's crude oil market swings. Positive figures from the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index and encouraging news about construction couldn't displace concerns about the global demand for energy and BP's oil spill, ultimately forcing futures down 56 cents.
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05.26.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith offered his take on natural gas futures in relation to coming warmer weather and other market indicators.
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05.26.10 | ARTICLE
According to Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, oil futures' biggest one-day rise in nearly eight months "was a rebound back into risk assets, helped by durable goods data, that extended the lift from equities that developed late on Tuesday."
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05.26.10 | ARTICLE
Business newspaper reports that Summit Energy received Outback Steakhouse's 2009 Purveyor of the Year Award in recognition for excellence. Over the past five years, Summit has worked as a energy consultant for Outback and its nearly 1,200 locations worldwide.
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05.25.10 | ARTICLE
 Paul Stiller, principal engineer at Summit Energy, emphasized the need to focus on energy efficiency and outlined the top ten ways to improve efficiencies.
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05.25.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, comments on market conditions that contributed to a 1.4% drop in natural gas prices.
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05.25.10 | PRESS RELEASE
Summit Energy received Outback Steakhouse's 2009 Purveyor of the Year Award, which recognizes a selective group of outstanding suppliers. Over the past five years, Summit Energy has worked as an energy consultant for Outback Steahouse and its nearly 1,200 locations worldwide.
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05.25.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, commodity analyst, described how investors have dealt with commodities as European fiscal problems drag down the global market. The behavior revolves around the relative risk associated with investment in commodities, such as crude oil and natural gas.
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05.21.10 | ARTICLE
Marketwatch asks Bradley Samples, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, for his expert opinion on market drivers for oil futures dropping below $70 a barrel. According to Mr. Samples, recent efforts by European governments and institutions "are not enough to stem concerns about contagion."
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05.20.10 | ARTICLE
Brad Samples, commodity analyst, offers his expert perspective of crude oil's response to a fall in equities attributed to the sovereign-debt crisis in Europe.
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05.20.10 | PRESS RELEASE
Summit Energy has expanded its European operation to the United Kingdom. In recognition of the company’s new office, Summit Energy is hosting Much Ado About Energy, an evening of energy discourse and networking at Shakespeare’s Globe in London on June 15, 2010.
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05.19.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, comments on market conditions that contributed to a 1.4% drop in natural gas prices.
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05.12.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, weighed in on rising natural gas futures. Of the factors affecting futures, "weather is not playing too much of a role at the moment," said Mr. Smith.
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05.07.10 | PRESS RELEASE
Summit Energy announced that Bill Brewer, VP of Sourcing and Sustainability, will speak on a complimentary webinar entitled "Carbon Strategy: Driving Results Throughout a Large Organization." He will be joined by John Schinter, AT&T’s director of energy, and Marc Gunther, Contributing Editor for GreenBiz.com.
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05.07.10 | ARTICLE
Marketwatch tapped Brad Samples, commodity analyst at Summit, for his take on crude oil futures the day following an enormous intraday fall in US equities. Oil futures have dipped as a result of investor hesitation in a fragile market, says Mr. Samples.
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05.06.10 | ARTICLE
Brad Samples offered his crude oil expertise in a Reuters' article exploring how BP's U.S. Gulf oil spill may elevate future oil prices. According to Brad, price increases will not hurt producers, as they can just pass those costs onto consumers.
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05.06.10 | ARTICLE
Jacob Correll, commodity analyst, offered expert insight into both the UK power market and the viability of coal generation in the EU as it relates to carbon concerns.
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05.05.10 | ARTICLE
BusinessGreen.com profiled Summit Energy's sustainability services, particularly in regards to leading companies through UK Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) requirements. In addition, the article discussed Summit's plans for future European growth.
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05.03.10 | ARTICLE
Business First of Louisville announces construction of 1st LEED-certified Habitat for Humanity home in Kentucky. Article cites Summit Energy's sponsorship of the home and quotes Steve Wilhite, CEO & President.
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05.03.10 | PRESS RELEASE
Summit Energy announced today that it will aid Habitat for Humanity in building the 1st LEED-certified Habitat house in Kentucky. The company has pledged significant financial and volunteer support towards the project, which will officially begin at a groundbreaking ceremony on May 6th, 2010.
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04.30.10 | ARTICLE
Ron Taglieri, VP of regulated markets at Summit, gave Louisville business newspaper insight into potential effects of proposed sale of E.On U.S. to PPL Corporation.
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04.29.10 | ARTICLE
 CNN Money talks with Brad Samples to gain insight on rising crude oil prices. According to Samples, oil prices have increased due to a return in risk appetite, despite concerns about the financial well-being of several European countries.
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04.29.10 | PRESS RELEASE
Eli Lilly and Company, a global pharmaceutical company, awarded Summit Energy a 2010 Global Supplier Award, which recognizes suppliers that have positively impacted Lilly in the areas of quality, speed, service and cost reduction.
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04.26.10 | ARTICLE
Matt Smith, natural gas expert at Summit Energy, commented on futures for natural gas market, correlating the weather with a lack of heating or cooling demand.
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04.23.10 | ARTICLE
Brad Samples, crude oil expert at Summit Energy, offers insight into the oil market contango. Samples expects the contango to transition to backwardation later this year.
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04.20.10 | ARTICLE
Marketwatch consults Brad Samples, natural gas expert, for insight into what triggered an increase in oil futures after a period of decline. Samples attributes the jump to "the return of risk appetite" amidst a string of positive earning results.
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04.15.10 | PRESS RELEASE
Summit Energy has been recognized by Delphi Corporation, a leading supplier of transportation electronic components, as an outstanding supplier of energy management services.
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04.15.10 | ARTICLE
 Reuters consulted Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst, for his insight on how the oil market will transition from contango to backwardation. Samples also discussed market trends characteristically associated with such behavior.
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04.13.10 | ARTICLE
Substantial 2008 investments in U.S., Russian, and Canadian oil infrastructure have bolstered global supply, explained Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst.
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04.10.10 | ARTICLE
Brad Samples, commodity analyst at Summit Energy, weighs in on how rising oil inventories have affected crude futures.
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04.09.10 | ARTICLE
Business First of Louisville explores how recently-enacted EPA greenhouse gas regulations will affect area businesses. Summit Energy profiled as an expert on carbon reporting and a resource for companies facing regulatory requrements.
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04.05.10 | ARTICLE
Amid concern over the accuracy of data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Reuters discusses distillate demand with Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst.
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04.01.10 | ARTICLE
In Platts' Megawatt Daily, Jim Vonderhaar, Vice President and General Manager of Summit Energy, explains the effect utility lobbying has on retail energy markets.
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03.30.10 | ARTICLE
Bloomberg analyzed the German power market with Summit Energy Risk Manager, Sebastien Terryn.
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03.30.10 | PRESS RELEASE
Summit Energy, a leading global sustainability and energy management firm, has received a Premier Supplier Award from Eaton Corporation, a diversified industrial manufacturer.
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03.26.10 | ARTICLE
 Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst, warned that while the price of oil appears to have stabilized at $80 a barrel, "factors that pushed oil above $140 a barrel are still there."
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03.25.10 | ARTICLE
On March 25, 2010, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet voiced concerns for Greek's financial situation. CNNMoney consulted Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst, for his opinion on how these comments affected the oil market.
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03.24.10 | ARTICLE
MarketWatch analyzed crude oil market behavior with Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst. Crude stock rise attributed to rising import volumes, the strengthening dollar, and Portugal's financial problems.
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03.20.10 | ARTICLE
Summit Energy's Stéphane Querinjean explains how to choose the best energy contract in a special edition of the Belgian newspaper De Tijd-L'Echo.
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03.19.10 | ARTICLE
CNNMoney discusses Greek financial troubles, a strengthening dollar, and investor appetite for crude oil with Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst.
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03.18.10 | ARTICLE
 Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst, speculates on the future price of oil amidst the rising dollar.
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03.17.10 | ARTICLE
 Myron Gramelspacher, Vice President of Global Sourcing at Greif, Inc., talks about his company's partnership with Summit Energy. Greif is an industrial packaging products manufacturer that has been partnered with Summit since 2004.
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03.03.10 | PRESS RELEASE
In partnership with Summit Energy, Thomas Properties Group achieved the distinction of Climate Action Leader for successfully reporting its greenhouse gas emissions to the California Climate Action Registry.
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02.19.10 | MEDIA
 John Hoekstra, Director of Sustainability at Summit Energy, talks with Fox Business about carbon accounting. Hoekstra discusses the increasing need for companies to identify and quantify carbon emissions generated by business activity.
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02.15.10 | PRESS RELEASE
Summit Energy has introduced Sustainability Portal on DV, an online enterprise carbon accounting (ECA) portal for sustainability management. The portal provides a platform from which companies can understand and manage relevant environmental metrics and impacts, including carbon, water and waste.
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02.12.10 | MEDIA
BNN analyzes the latest oil inventory numbers with Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst from Summit Energy.
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02.12.10 | ARTICLE
Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst, correlates weak US demand with drop in oil prices.
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02.10.10 | ARTICLE
Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst, explicates how European governments' willingness to aid Greece directly affects risk asset behavior.
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02.10.10 | ARTICLE
Reuters interviews Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst, about the implications of a higher EIA world oil demand forecast.
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02.10.10 | ARTICLE
 Bloomberg spoke with Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst, about OPEC's increased annual crude forecast.
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02.01.10 | ARTICLE
Bloomberg monitors increase in crude oil with Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst from Summit Energy.
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01.21.10 | ARTICLE
Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst, suggests that US financial regulation could increase market volatility.
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01.14.10 | ARTICLE
Reuters analyzes drop in crude futures with Brad Samples, Commodity Analyst. According to Samples, large builds in petroleum inventories and data on retail sales could help explain fall in oil price.
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01.06.10 | PRESS RELEASE
Allison Transmission awarded Summit Energy with the "Grand Slam Award", recognizing Summit as its top performing supplier in 2009.
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