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…

The PJM Base Residual Auction Results for 2026/2027 & How We Got Here

Plus, what businesses can do to offset this cost increase. PJM capacity prices for the 2026–27 year just surged 21%, hitting the FERC price cap of $329.17/MW-day. For many businesses, that means higher electricity bills starting next year—potentially a 10–20% increase depending on your load and contract terms. What’s happening? How Did We Get Here?  Market Conditions and Auction…

Market Snapshot: August 11, 2025

LNG Feedgas Demand Rises; September Contract Stabilizes As temperatures and cooling demand are set to rebound this week, LNG feedgas continues its upward trajectory. Plaquemines LNG reached 3.1Bcf/d on Sunday and will ramp further in the coming weeks. Despite mild weather and bearish fundamentals—weak feedgas, strong production, and a surprise EIA storage build—spot Henry Hub…