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June 30: Expected High Electricity Demand on the Grid Today!

Based on current PJM load and weather forecasts, a system annual peak could be established today, from 4 PM EDT to 7 PM EDT. What to Expect: The grid will be under significant stress, potentially impacting stability and reliability. Why This Matters: With extreme heat across the region, electricity use will be at its peak,…

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Ampica Energy Market Signals: June 24, 2026

Natural gas is still trading in the low $3 range, supported by strong production and LNG exports back above 18 Bcf/d. Forward pricing for next winter remains relatively attractive, especially with an El Niño pattern on the radar. On the power side, May index prices averaged under 4 cents per kWh, and many 2029 months (outside of July and winter) are now pricing below the next two years. For many businesses, this is a good window to consider small, targeted hedges rather than sitting fully on the sidelines.

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Ampica Energy Market Signals: June 17, 2026

Natural gas is still trading in the low $3 range, supported by strong production and LNG exports back above 18 Bcf/d. Forward pricing for next winter remains relatively attractive, especially with an El Niño pattern on the radar. On the power side, May index prices averaged under 4 cents per kWh, and many 2029 months (outside of July and winter) are now pricing below the next two years. For many businesses, this is a good window to consider small, targeted hedges rather than sitting fully on the sidelines.

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What Is Capital-Free Energy Financing for Manufacturers?

For many manufacturers, infrastructure upgrades are no longer optional. Aging equipment, rising energy costs, and decarbonization pressures are driving the need for efficiency improvements across facilities. Yet even when projects deliver strong ROI, capital constraints often delay or prevent implementation. Capital-free efficiency projects offer a way forward—enabling manufacturers to modernize equipment and reduce energy costs…

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Ampica Energy Market Signals: June 10, 2026

U.S. weather is keeping national energy demand muted this week, with mild conditions across the North and early-season heat focused in the South and Southwest. Natural gas remains in the low $3.00 range near 24‑month lows, while power futures show wider winter vs. shoulder-month spreads. LNG exports are temporarily softer on seasonal maintenance even as new Gulf Coast capacity ramps up.

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Joyce Parton Joins Ampica as Senior Director, Affinity Programs

Cleveland, OH — June 8, 2026 — Ampica is pleased to welcome Joyce Parton as Senior Director of Affinity Programs. With more than 25 years of energy management and organizational leadership experience, Joyce brings a proven track record of supporting customers with cost-reduction and carbon-mitigation strategies for residents, businesses, and manufacturing sectors. Most recently, Joyce has served for-profit and nonprofit…

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Ampica Energy Market Signals: June 3, 2026

U.S. weather is keeping national energy demand muted this week, with mild conditions across the North and early-season heat focused in the South and Southwest. Natural gas remains in the low $3.00 range near 24‑month lows, while power futures show wider winter vs. shoulder-month spreads. LNG exports are temporarily softer on seasonal maintenance even as new Gulf Coast capacity ramps up.

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