Energy Market Snapshot: Sept. 3, 2024

Natural Gas Market Update: Cooler Temps Bring Storage Boost Supply Holds Steady as Injections Pick Up Natural gas supply remained stable at around 102.0 Bcf/d this past week. The cooler second half of August has recently led to stronger storage injections, with five of the last six injections approaching the five-year average. Last week’s EIA…

Peak Demand Alert Issued For This Week

Tuesday and Wednesday are likely Guaranteed To Be Peak Demand Days! Warning: Peak Demand Alerts Issued Across Grid ⚠️ Grid Situation Update: High Electricity Demand Projected PJM grid operators have issued a peak demand warning for Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. As of Monday morning, Tuesday and Wednesday will likely be Peak Demand Days!  As…

Energy Market Snapshot: Capacity News-August 19, 2024

2025/2026 Capacity Auction Results Impact on Electricity Costs: The capacity charge portion of your electricity rate will see a sharp increase in June of 2025 through May of 2026 due to a record high capacity auction this past July. This change will affect all future and existing contracts. Contract implications: Suppliers do not normally pass…

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…

Energy Market Snapshot: Why Now Is the Time to Secure Your Energy Contracts

Natural Gas Market Update: Record-Breaking Production, but for How Long? Natural gas production in the U.S. has reached unprecedented levels, consistently surpassing 100 Bcf/d. Last week’s report showed output at an impressive 101.5 Bcf/d. However, this abundance may not last. Industry experts anticipate potential production cuts by suppliers in the near future, aimed at reducing…