Energy Markets Diverge: Gas Prices Plummet, Electricity Costs Soar

🚨 High Energy Commercial Users, planning beyond your current contract? If your energy contract runs through 2028, 2029, or even 2030, now is the time to start thinking ahead! 💡 Forward market analysis is currently showing a downward trend in both natural gas and power pricing over the coming years. That creates a real opportunity for businesses to secure future pricing strategies before market conditions shift again. 📉⚡ So the question is: Why wait until your renewal window opens when you can start future procuring now? 🤔 The process is simple: ✅ Send over your latest energy bill(s) ✅ We analyse the market for you ✅ We source the most competitive future rates available ✅ You stay ahead of market volatility No catch. No obligation. Just smarter energy procurement. Contact me today to future proof your business Energy: 📥 - Daniel.Dix@fidelity-group.co.uk 📞 - 01491 522 901 #EnergyMarkets #NaturalGas #PowerMarkets #EnergyProcurement #CommercialEnergy #EnergyTrading #RiskManagement #ForwardCurves #EnergyInsights #BusinessStrategy

The best energy leaders today aren’t just buying power and gas. They’re navigating how to control long-term costs, reduce exposure to market volatility, and make smarter decisions across every commodity that impacts their operation. Those are exactly the conversations we’re having every day at EnergyMark. From benchmarking current rates against the wholesale market to identifying savings opportunities across electric, natural gas, and renewables - our work is built for businesses that want more control over their energy spend. Direct wholesale access. Transparent market guidance. Long-term strategies built around your actual usage, risk tolerance, and operational goals. Message me if you’d like to see where your current energy costs stand against the market.

⏰SURVEY EXTENDED: Gold Coast Businesses — Have Your Say on Energy Challenges⏰ With energy costs continuing to rise and reliability challenges impacting businesses across the region, now is the time to share your feedback. The Your Business, Your Energy Survey, delivered by RDA Gold Coast in partnership with Energex and Ergon Energy Network has officially been EXTENDED until Friday, 29 May 2026.🚨💡 Your insights will help inform future: ⚡Energy pricing and tariffs ⚡Business support initiatives ⚡Reliability and outage planning ⚡Solar, battery and EV readiness across the region If your business has experienced challenges relating to energy costs, outages, or future energy planning, we encourage you to participate. ⏱️Takes 10 minutes to complete 📝Closes on Friday 29 May 2026, 5.00pm. Complete the survey➡️ https://lnkd.in/g_bWuwTM Your feedback will play an important role in supporting the future energy needs of Gold Coast businesses. #goldcoast #queensland #energyqld #energy #survey #businesses

🔎 When was the last time your business energy was properly reviewed? For many organisations, energy contracts are set and forgotten — but in today’s market, that approach can lead to unnecessary costs. A structured energy audit can provide valuable insight into: 📊 How your business is currently consuming energy 📉 Where inefficiencies or overspending may exist ⚡ Opportunities to reduce costs or improve performance At Fusion Power Solutions, we offer free energy audits for commercial properties — giving businesses a clear, data-led view of their current position. No assumptions. No pressure. Just clarity. In a market that continues to evolve, understanding your energy usage is often the first step toward meaningful savings. https://lnkd.in/dFXtbT4b

Global energy markets can be notoriously unpredictable as we experienced over the last period, but your data center costs shouldn't be. When utility bills are a primary driver of your monthly operational expense, a "big bet" approach to energy procurement simply introduces unnecessary risk to your business. In this video, we break down how we use expert procurement strategies to shield our customers from market volatility. We look past the complex grid fees and fluctuating power costs to show you how buying energy strategically—in smaller increments over time—creates a stable, predictable average cost you can actually plan around. True operational resilience also means looking to the future. We’ll take you behind the scenes of our journey toward 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy, matching every hour of your IT load with locally sourced renewables like wind, solar, and battery storage. Since 2017, we’ve been helping the world's most trusted brands reach their clean energy goals. Discover how stabilizing your power costs can take the stress out of market fluctuations—allowing you to focus entirely on elevating the power of your work. Connect With Us: Website: http://spr.ly/6040B8DD70

The data for May 2026 is officially in, and it’s time to push past the noise. We aren't just "transitioning" anymore; we are watching the new energy foundation solidify in real-time. Here are three massive, sourced milestones that prove why the momentum is unstoppable: The Texas Tipping Point: For the first time in history, utility-scale solar generation in Texas (ERCOT) is forecast to surpass coal this year—78 billion kWh vs. 60 billion kWh. In the heart of energy country, the economics have shifted permanently. https://lnkd.in/gW5tdbzW Manufacturing Independence: U.S. solar manufacturing capacity has hit 65 GW, a 700% increase since 2022. We now have enough domestic capacity to meet our entire annual demand, significantly reducing our reliance on foreign supply chains. https://lnkd.in/gvciEmqS. Storage as a Shield: California just reached 17,000 MW of battery storage capacity. This isn’t just a number; it’s the reason the grid is entering this summer more resilient than ever before. Storage has moved from a "luxury add-on" to a foundational pillar of grid reliability. https://lnkd.in/gzykBGXb. The Takeaway: Whether it’s a multifamily complex or a light industrial facility, the "wait and see" strategy is becoming the most expensive one on the table. With commercial tax credits still at 30-40% and a stabilized domestic supply chain, the numbers have never been clearer. The transition is winning on the balance sheet. If you're looking for a second opinion on a technical scope or initial modeling, let’s connect. #SolarEconomics #GridResilience #USManufacturing #ApexEnergyTek #EnergyStorage #CommercialSolar

Today I wrote my first article at Modo Energy. It covers the ins and outs of ISO-NE’s Ancillary Services market. The TLDR? The AS market is nuanced, ISO-NE is adapting their products to rising costs and a changing grid, and market participants need to pay attention as day-ahead markets continue to evolve. https://lnkd.in/e3fedwmw

Brakey Energy’s May Ohio Energy Report is now available, featuring:   • Summer CP Season Begins: PJM Interconnection capacity and transmission coincident peak management strategies return as customers prepare for higher summer grid loads.   • FirstEnergy Three-Year Rate Plan Filing: FirstEnergy filed its first-ever Three-Year Rate Plan with the PUCO under Ohio’s new forward-looking ratemaking framework.   • Residential Corner: Elevated generation prices persist, with updated electric and natural gas supply recommendations for residential customers.   • Natural Gas Markets: NYMEX pricing and forward gas markets remain influenced by weather forecasts, LNG expectations, and strong domestic production trends.   • Power Markets: Forward electricity prices remain volatile as markets react to summer weather outlooks, load growth projections, and capacity market uncertainty.   Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gsXb3Ge6

Surging power demand is reshaping the U.S. energy mix. In the Financial Times�� Energy Source, Paul Astolfi, U.S. co-head of energy, infrastructure, and natural resources, explains how surging electricity demand, driven largely by data center expansion, is prompting grid operators to prioritize dispatchable generation. The result: natural gas is gaining renewed momentum in interconnection queues across key markets, and fast-track permitting programs are increasingly favoring on-demand power sources. As data center growth accelerates and load forecasts rise, policy and market mechanisms are adapting in response, including fast-track programs that favor on-demand generation. Paul’s comments underscore a broader shift: balancing reliability needs in the near term while longer-term investments in renewables and storage continue to scale. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eAY3A9wx #AOShearman #Energy

Energy markets remain unpredictable, with global events, non-commodity costs and wider market volatility continuing to influence electricity and gas prices for businesses. In their recent webinar, NFU Energy breaks down what’s driving current market changes in clear, practical terms and explores how businesses can build resilience, manage risk and make more informed energy decisions. Watch the recording to gain a clearer understanding of the pressures shaping future energy costs and the steps you can take to strengthen your energy strategy. 🎥 Watch the webinar recording: https://lnkd.in/eE-42Zpz