Winter 2025/26 is shaping up as a weak La Niña season that leans “event‑driven” rather than relentlessly brutal, with meaningful implications for both U.S. weather and PJM‑area energy costs. La Niña in a nutshell La Niña occurs when sea‑surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific are cooler than usual, which shifts the jet…
This Week’s Energy Market Snapshot Natural gas and power markets are entering December on a firm footing, driven by colder-weather forecasts, record production, and growing export demand. While near‑term prices are elevated, there may be strategic opportunities for buyers later in the winter. EIA Natural Gas Storage Report The weekly EIA Natural Gas Storage Outlook…
NATURAL GAS PRICING Short-term weather has been the main driver of natural gas price movement in recent weeks. As forecasts point to colder conditions by mid-December, prices have climbed, with contracts from early 2026 through the end of 2028 now trading near the upper end of their recent range. At the same time, as December…
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…
The 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…
Energy 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…
ENERGY 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…
Energy 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…
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