Energy Market Update: Week of November 19 Stay informed with the latest trends and advice for managing energy costs this winter. U.S. Weather Outlook: Nov 19–25 Expect chilly weather to linger today in the Great Lakes and Northeast, with daytime highs mainly in the 30s and 40s. Meanwhile, much of the country is enjoying mild…
View detailsThe REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) is experiencing significant changes and interruptions as of November 2025. Grant and combined grant-loan applications are officially paused until September 30, 2025, due to an overwhelming backlog of applications, and USDA has not yet released new application guidance for Fiscal Year 2026. However, guaranteed loans may still be accepted…
View detailsEnergy Market Update: Week of November 12 Stay informed with the latest trends and advice for managing energy costs this winter. Energy Pricing Trends Natural gas prices continue to hold above $4.00, and electricity rates are now catching up. In the PJM Ad Hub, electricity prices have risen by 0.10 cents per kWh since late…
View detailsENERGY MARKET PRICING TRENDS Natural Gas Surge: Natural gas prices have jumped sharply, driven by forecasts for a colder-than-normal winter. December prompt month pricing has increased by more than $0.50/MMBtu in under two weeks, with January now trading at $4.55/MMBtu. While warmer weather is expected over the next two weeks (which may help moderate price…
View detailsEnergy News: Ohio has enacted a new law aimed at accelerating energy development on former coal mines and brownfields to meet the rising demand for electricity from data centers and the growth of electrification. House Bill 15, effective August 14, allows the state’s Department of Development to designate these properties as “priority investment areas” at…
View detailsPUCO’s Special Reconnect Order is now in effect for the winter heating season. Ohio residential customers who are disconnected or facing disconnection can have their electric or natural gas service restored by paying no more than $175, plus a reconnection fee of up to $36. The program: To reconnect, customers simply contact their utility and ask for…
View detailsNatural Gas Pricing Trends As November Prompt Month pricing settles and December begins, we’re starting to see the more expensive 2026 pricing come into play. Winter-month natural gas contracts are currently in the high $3.80s per MMBtu, with January trading around $4.155. Looking further ahead, Winter 2026–2027 is trending closer to $4.75, reflecting steady demand…
View detailsU.S. Data Center Power Demand Surges, Driving Grid and Price Challenges S&P Global’s latest research shows that U.S. data center power demand is on an unprecedented growth trajectory. By December 2025, total data center load is expected to rise by 11.3 GW—an increase of 22% compared to 2024 levels. That growth will only accelerate: by…
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