Impact of 2025/2026 Winter on Energy Prices

The projected US winter forecast for 2025/2026 indicates a mix of colder-than-normal and warmer conditions driven by a weak La Niña event and shifting stratospheric winds, resulting in regional contrasts that could impact energy prices through elevated volatility and demand spikes. This winter is expected to produce colder outbreaks across the Midwest and Northeast. At…

REAP Program: Paused, Disrupted—But Not Dead in 2025

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) remains a vital source of support for rural small businesses and agricultural producers seeking to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, yet 2025 has been a year of significant turbulence and uncertainty. Current Status: Temporary Pause Amidst Backlogs REAP grant and combined grant + loan applications are officially…

Weekly Energy Market Update Sep. 3, 2025

Energy Market Update: Sept. 3, 2025 🔎 Market Spotlight: Contango Building Momentum The front of the forward natural gas curve is showing a steep contango, with the December NYMEX contract trading 31% higher than October (184% annualized). This setup creates strong financial incentives for producers to shift production into early winter. If near-term supply remains weak, this…

ENERGY MARKET UPDATE: August 28, 2025

ENERGY MARKET UPDATE: August 28, 2025 Natural Gas Pricing Natural gas pricing remains soft as mild temperatures across most regions have suppressed weather-driven demand. Market direction is highly dependent on weather forecasts, with little movement expected until stronger heating or cooling requirements emerge WINTER 2025/2026 NATURAL GAS PRICING Natural Gas Demand Long-term LNG expansion: Over…