REAP Status for 2026 – Jan. 2026 Update

USDA’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…

Energy Market Snapshot Dec. 30, 2025

Natural 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…

2025 Year in Review: A Breakthrough Year for TPI Efficiency

As 2025 comes to a close, TPI Efficiency is wrapping up one of the most transformative years in the company’s history—marked by strategic growth, expanded services, and a renewed focus on helping clients navigate a complex, fast-changing energy landscape. A Major Milestone: Acquiring The Utilities Group This year’s headline achievement was TPI Efficiency’s acquisition of…

PJM Capacity Auction Results: Higher Prices & Volatility

PJM’s 2027/2028 Base Residual Auction (BRA), released Dec. 17, cleared at a record‑high, FERC‑capped price of (333.44$/MW\text{-}day) across the entire PJM footprint, procuring about 134,479 MW of unforced capacity but still falling short of PJM’s stated reliability requirement. What the auction just did Key signals for businesses in PJM What it practically means for you…

Energy Market Snapshot Dec. 10, 2025

Natural gas prices have pulled back after last week’s spike, and the current softness may open up strategic buying opportunities for 2025–2026 if the weather cooperates. Strong production and growing LNG exports are reshaping supply–demand dynamics, which makes an active, managed approach more attractive than traditional fixed-price contracts for larger users. Natural Gas Market Snapshot…

Jason Brown Named NE Ohio Sustainability Leader

We’re proud to celebrate TPI Efficiency’s Director of Sales, Jason Brown, for being recognized by *Crain’s Cleveland Business* as one of Northeast Ohio’s leaders in sustainability! 🌿   Jason’s leadership drives measurable progress for our clients and communities — from advancing clean energy and resource efficiency to delivering large-scale sustainability solutions that help businesses reduce…