Extreme cold and Winter Storm Fern are driving natural gas prices higher, with production freeze-offs and major storage withdrawals shifting market sentiment bullish. Crude remains steady, while national energy demand surges under frigid conditions. Read our full Commodity Fundamentals update for weather insights, storage data, and market trend
View detailsMunicipal and county facility leaders across Ohio are facing sharp increases in energy costs—driven by rising PJM capacity prices, higher demand, and shifts in the regional generation mix. At the upcoming Ohio County/County Managers Association (OCMA) conference, TPI Efficiency’s Jason Brown, PE, CEM, LC, will lead a breakout session titled “The Ohio Facilities Energy Playbook — Contracting…
View detailsWhat Problems Does TPI Solve? Solving Future Challenges Today Solving tomorrow’s challenges isn’t just our tagline—it’s our promise to every client, every day. At TPI, we believe in tackling challenging energy problems before they become obstacles, delivering innovative solutions and trusted advice that keep your business ahead of the curve. If you have energy headaches,…
View detailsNatural Gas: Storage and Supply As of January 9, working natural gas in storage stood at 3,185 Bcf, a 71 Bcf withdrawal from the prior week, according to EIA estimates. Current levels are 33 Bcf higher year-over-year and 106 Bcf above the five-year average of 3,079 Bcf, keeping inventories within the typical seasonal range. Production continues to…
View detailsEnergy Market Overview: Commodity Pricing: Prompt Month (Feb 2026) Nat Gas: $3.41/MMBtu (↑ $0.24 on Monday) Prompt Month Crude Oil: $59.50/bbl (↑ $0.38 on Monday) EIA:Short Term Energy Outlook According to the EIA’s January Short-Term Energy Outlook, Henry Hub natural gas spot prices are expected to: Decline ~2% in 2026 to just under $3.50/MMBtu Rise…
View detailsPricing Update Natural gas prices have continued to slide in early January. Forward pricing for March, April, and May has dipped below $3.00/MMBtu, while next January is trading around $4.50/MMBtu—nearly 50 cents lower than just a few weeks ago.Production remains steady at 107.1 Bcf/d, with little change expected as this winter’s mild conditions reduce the…
View detailsUSDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is funded and authorized for Fiscal Year 2026. However, grant applications are effectively in a holding pattern due to a backlog and policy shifts, with guaranteed loans still available. 2026 funding and authorization Current application status for FY 2026 Loans vs. grants in 2026 Policy changes affecting 2026…
View detailsNatural Gas Market Moves Higher on Colder Weather The January ’26 NYMEX natural gas contract closed last week at $4.37, rebounding after several weeks of weakness. A slightly colder forecast revision for early January helped lift forward curves and reverse sentiment following two weeks of declines. Production remains strong at 108.1 Bcf/d, roughly flat month-over-month. LNG…
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