Buying Energy Has Changed Many organizations still purchase electricity and natural gas the same way they did several years ago. Unfortunately, today’s markets have become much more complicated. Natural Gas Is Offering Opportunity… For Now Wholesale natural gas prices have softened because of strong production, healthy storage and favorable near-term market conditions. That may create […]

This Week’s Energy Alert One of the most important electric demand weeks of the summer is here. Weather forecasts indicate that Tuesday, June 30 through Friday, July 3 should all be treated as potential Peak Load Management days throughout the PJM region. Current conditions suggest Wednesday and Thursday afternoon have the greatest likelihood of becoming

Energy Prices, PJM Capacity, Natural Gas, and Iran War Risk Energy markets remain uncertain heading into summer 2026. Rising power prices, PJM capacity costs, natural gas volatility, LNG exports, data center growth, and geopolitical tensions are increasing risk for energy buyers. For Ohio Manufacturers, schools, municipalities, and Main Street, Ohio businesses; Know what you are

Natural Gas & Power Prices: Comfortable Today, But Pressures Are Building for later 2026–2027 Energy buyers are facing a confusing market. On one hand, U.S. natural gas storage looks healthy overall. EIA reported working gas in storage at 2,063 Bcf as of April 17, 2026, which was 142 Bcf above last year and 137 Bcf

  What’s Really Happening with Energy Prices Right Now? Iran Conflict – Why Haven’t Prices Spiked? You’d expect war in the Middle East to send energy prices soaring—but that hasn’t really happened. Why? Simple: The U.S. is producing record levels of oil and natural gas We’re far less dependent on foreign energy than we used

You’ve seen the headlines. The U.S. & Israel strikes Iran and Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz have created global commodity market uncertainty. In simple terms: Roughly 20% – 30% of the world’s oil flows through that narrow waterway. 20% of global LNG (liquefied natural gas) also passes through it. Even if the

2026 Energy Prices Are Surging— Is Your Procurement Plan Ready? Listen to the Podcast! 2026 will bring: A major jump in PJM capacity costs (again!) Higher wholesale natural gas and electric prices Historic new demand from AI data centers & electrification Natural Gas exports (LNG) has grown 40% in the past 12 months and will