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Ohio’s Energy Overhaul: House Bill 15
A new law in Ohio may support solar development. House Bill 15 aims to expand energy generation by providing incentives for solar, gas, and nuclear power, while also addressing previous coal plant subsidies. Read more
The ERCOT Rollercoaster
The ERCOT market can feel like a rollercoaster, with prices rising and falling, leaving us all a bit strained. Read more
Insights from the 2025 Business Energy Census
The energy landscape is shifting—and fast. The 2025 Business Energy Census, developed in partnership by ENGIE and with Energy Research Consulting Group (ERCG), offers a pulse check on the evolving priorities of over 100 energy advisors. Read more
Trends: Broken Record Warning
The trends show no signs of ending. For the third consecutive week, forward price curves continue to reflect an uptrend or bullish bias, with PJM West Hub providing the only counter. Read more
PJM/MISO Deal Flow Shows Patience
PJM /MISO deal flow indicates that customers are selecting entry points following upward moves. Read more
Economic Slowdown
The GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the second quarter of 2025 is 2.2% on May 27, down from 2.4% on May 16. Read more
Trends Confirmed
Forward price curves continue to reflect an uptrend or bullish bias, with PJM West Hub providing the only counter. Read more
Global Solar Growth Accelerates
Based on the International Energy Agency’s latest electricity statistics, solar generation output across OECD countries continues to increase. Read more
HH Calendar Gas Settle Probabilities
Sometimes an image or illustration helps bring the numbers to life. These graphics show settle probabilities for the next five Henry Hub calendar strips. Read more
Bullish Trends Emerge
With a few exceptions, our sample of forward price curves reflect an uptrend (bullish). Read more