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ERCOT Remains Fixated on Fixed
Buyers and brokers in ERCOT continue to show a near 100% interest in fixed-price solutions. Read more
Consumer Confidence Gains
On the last Tuesday of each month, The Conference Board publishes its Consumer Confidence Index. Read more
Bid D, Big Apple On Different Power Paths
Around-The-Clock (ATC) futures for ERCOT N and NYISO Zone J are similar today, but within five years the delta will be nearly $20/MWh. Read more
March to Arrive Like Lamb
The weather outlook for March looks moderate according to the latest outlook from NOAA. Read more
It’s Not the Cold, it’s the Humidity
Damp air with high humidity combined with foggy, rainy weather, and icing in winter weather can cause wind turbine performance issues. Read more
Which Car is the Greenest?
The greenest car to drive is a Hyundai. According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric car beats a field that includes Mini Cooper, Toyota Nissan, BMW, and Tesla. Read more
Energy Prices in Perspective
EEI reports that energy prices have increased less than the overall consumer price index since 1991. Read more
ERCOT Reacts to Polar Vortex
With forecasts of a record-setting storm approaching Texas, buyers and brokers in ERCOT showed a 99% interest in fixed price solutions for the week preceding President’s Day. Read more
Regulators to Review ERCOT
Much has been made about ERCOT’s independence and whether its unique position contributed to the energy crisis last week. Read more
ENGIE Signs Solar Labor Pledge
ENGIE is one of 175 companies to sign a pledge opposing forced labor in the solar supply chain. Read more