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 gas-fired electric generation, AI-driven electricity demand and manufacturing growth are expected to place additional pressure on natural gas supplies over the coming years.

Basis Matters More Than Ever

Buying natural gas today isn’t just about Henry Hub prices.

Regional basis—the cost of delivering natural gas to your location—is becoming increasingly important as pipeline utilization, regional demand and infrastructure constraints evolve.

Organizations that focus only on commodity prices may overlook an important part of their total energy costs.

Electricity Is No Longer Just About Natural Gas

Natural gas still influences electricity prices.

But today’s electric market is increasingly affected by:

• PJM Capacity
• Transmission congestion
• Reliability investments
• AI-driven demand growth
• Supplier contract structure

That means two organizations purchasing electricity on the same day may receive very different long-term results depending on contract structure and market timing.

Introducing the RD Energy Opportunity Index

At RD Energy, helping organizations recognize favorable buying opportunities has always been central to our procurement strategy.

To make that guidance even more transparent, we are introducing our new RD Energy Opportunity Index.

The Opportunity Index evaluates numerous market indicators—not just price—to identify periods when wholesale market conditions appear favorable for future purchases.

Rather than relying on guesswork or chasing the lowest advertised rate, our goal is to provide clients with greater confidence in their buying decisions.

Our Perspective

Energy procurement is no longer simply about finding today’s lowest price.

It is about understanding market fundamentals, contract structure, timing and long-term risk.

If your organization would like a complimentary review of your current electricity or natural gas contracts, RD Energy would be happy to help.

Visit rd-energy.com or contact us to schedule a no-obligation market review.

Confidence comes from understanding the market—not guessing where prices will go