Energy Market Insights: August 12-18, 2024
Weather Outlook Natural Gas Market Update 2025/2026 Capacity Auction Results Why Consider Buying Now? Stay informed and consider strategic energy decisions in light of these developments.
Energy Market Snapshot: Aug. 5, 2024: Capacity Auction News
2025/2026 CAPACITY AUCTION RESULTS The recent PJM capacity auction resulted in a significant price surge to $269.92 per megawatt-day, nearly tenfold last year’s increase. This affects 135,684 MW of capacity for June 2025-May 2026, with a diverse mix of gas, nuclear, coal, and renewables. Higher demand and market reforms are driving these costs. Businesses across…
Capacity Auction Results in Significant Price Increase for 2025/2026
The latest PJM capacity auction has dramatically increased prices, reflecting a tightening supply and demand balance across the region. The auction, which secures power supply resources from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, saw capacity prices rise nearly tenfold compared to previous years. Key Highlights:
Peak Demand Alert: 🔥 Tues. & Wed. Potential Days
The PJM grid forecasts high daily electricity demand as the hot weather lingers. The hot weather conditions are expected to drive energy demand levels, threatening grid reliability. PJM Forecasted Demand: Monday, June 24, 2024Expected Peak Timeframe: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ESTPotential Peak Demand: 132,034 MW Tuesday, June 25, 2024Expected Peak Timeframe: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ESTPotential Peak Demand: 142,450 MW…
PJM Grid: Peak Demand Warning Extended All Week
Expected Peak Demand Warning ⚠️ All WeekSituation Overview: As the hot weather continues, the PJM grid forecasts high daily electricity demand. The hot weather conditions are expected to drive demand levels, posing a threat to grid reliability. Understanding Peak Demand Days Coincident Peak DaysA coincident peak day is one of the five highest-demand days during the…
Energy Market Snapshot: June 17, 2024
6-10 DAY AND 8-14 DAY OUTLOOK The forecasted extreme heat across the U.S. will mean a much higher demand and, consequentially, a lower injection. This will further erode our gas surplus for months, possibly bringing the NYMEX price back above $3.00 for the prompt month. NATURAL GAS STORAGE Last week’s injection of +74 was well below last…
Peak Demand Warning Issued For Next Week
⚠️ Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday = Potential Peak Demand Days! Next week, from Monday to Wednesday, the PJM grid forecasts high electricity demand. The hot weather conditions are expected to drive demand levels, posing a threat to grid reliability. Recommended Action To mitigate the risk of grid instability and potential outages, TPI recommends curtailing your…
Energy Market Snapshot: June 10, 2024
WEATHER: 6-10 DAY AND 8-14 DAY OUTLOOK Forecasts for scorching weather in late June and a severe Heat Dome covering the Southwest sent prices sharply upward last week. Pricing for July Natural Gas went from $2.53 on Tuesday the 6th to $2.97 on Sunday. EIA: NATURAL GAS STORAGE Last week’s storage report was still just above…