Rate Watch: Find Out The Best Day of the Week to Lock in Low Commercial Electricity Prices When it comes to managing business expenses, electricity supply costs are often one of the most overlooked areas for potential savings. Many business owners don’t realize that electricity rates can fluctuate from day to day based on wholesale…
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PJM Capacity Auction – update 2025 – 2026 The 2025/26 PJM Capacity Auction resulted in a historic surge in capacity prices, signaling significant implications for commercial electricity rates across the PJM Interconnection region, which includes 13 States. Record-Breaking Price Increase Clearing Price Surge: The auction’s clearing price escalated to $269.92 per megawatt-day, a…
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Natural Gas Price Outlook: 2025 & 2026 Projections and What to Expect By WattForecast | May 2025 Natural gas plays a foundational role in the U.S. energy economy—powering commercial heating systems, industrial manufacturing, and over a third of electricity generation. As we move through 2025 and into 2026, natural gas prices are trending upward, with…
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The PJM Capacity Auction is a critical mechanism used by PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization overseeing the electric grid across 13 states and Washington, D.C., to ensure long-term grid reliability. This auction secures commitments from electricity generators to be available to meet future demand, with costs passed on to consumers. Impact on Business Energy…
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What Are Energy Reports? Energy reports are detailed documents or analyses that provide insights into various aspects of your business’s energy consumption, procurement, efficiency, and costs. These reports gather data from multiple sources, including your utility bills, energy market trends, and consumption patterns, to help you understand how energy is being used and how it…
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Blend and Extend: A Smart Strategy for Commercial Electricity Supply What is “Blend and Extend”? “Blend and Extend” is a strategy used in commercial electricity supply that allows businesses to take advantage of current lower electricity rates while extending their contract duration. This approach blends the current contract price with the new, often lower, market…
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Business Energy Providers: A Comprehensive Guide for Deregulated States When it comes to managing business costs, energy is often one of the largest expenses. The deregulation of energy markets has created opportunities for businesses to choose their energy providers, giving them more control over their costs. In this guide, we will list all deregulated states…
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Electricity Market Update: September 2024 Commercial Matrix Rates Lower than Utility Rates In September 2024, commercial matrix rates continue to offer a cost-saving opportunity for businesses compared to standard utility rates across various states. As energy prices remain volatile due to market conditions, businesses can significantly reduce their electricity costs by opting for competitive supply…
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Understanding Commercial Electricity Capacity: What Businesses Need to Know Commercial electricity capacity is a crucial concept that businesses must understand to manage their energy needs effectively. In simple terms, capacity refers to the maximum amount of electricity that a commercial property can draw from the grid at any given time. This concept is not just…
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