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 opportunities to secure future natural gas requirements. However, long-term market fundamentals are beginning to shift. Growing LNG exports, increasing natural

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 among t he highest electric demand hours of the 2026 summer, and therefore, the highest probability of PJM Demand Response

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 paying for electric & natural gas, Know, Like & Trust your Energy Partner and have some type of procurement plan. 

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 above the five-year average. EIA also expects storage to end October near 4,015 Bcf, about 6% above the five-year average.

  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 to be Global  markets are nervous—but not disrupted (yet) Bottom line:  No major supply disruption = no major price spike

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 U.S. produces much of its own oil and gas, energy prices are set globally. When traders see risk, prices move

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 grow 20% more in 2026   If your energy strategy isn’t in motion right now, your 2026  -2029 budget will