Economic Factors A looming government shutdown remains a concern, with the potential to disrupt both the economy and energy markets. Many federal workers could go unpaid, which could slow consumer spending and GDP growth. Businesses should monitor for ripple effects. EIA Natural Gas Storage Report The weekly EIA Natural Gas Storage Outlook report tracks the…
Businesses can reduce their carbon footprint and demonstrate a strong commitment to a cleaner future by implementing clean energy solutions, such as adopting renewable energy sources, enhancing energy efficiency, and communicating their sustainability efforts in a meaningful way. Key Clean Energy Solutions Demonstrating Commitment to a Cleaner Future Direct Benefits By prioritizing these strategies, businesses…
Energy Market Update: Sept. 24, 2025 Natural Gas Storage According to the latest EIA report, working gas in storage stood at 3,433 billion cubic feet (Bcf) as of September 12, 2025. This represents a net injection of 90 Bcf compared to the prior week. Current levels are 4 Bcf below this time last year, but 204 Bcf above…
Energy Market Update: Sept. 17, 2025 Market Highlights Natural gas futures opened the week stronger, rising by $0.102/MMBtu following weather model updates that extended above-normal temperatures into late September. Despite this move in natural gas, power prices saw only a slight increase due to very low trading volume. NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION CHART Commodity by the Numbers Natural Gas Prompt-Month…
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…
Energy Market Update: Sept. 10, 2025 Natural Gas Market Update Natural gas pricing has edged higher in the past week, driven by expectations of production cutbacks across the industry. Notably, forward winter pricing for 2025 has increased by about $0.20 per MMBtu, pointing to a cautious market entering the colder season. WINTER 2025/2026 NATURAL GAS PRICING Supply…
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…
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…
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