In New England, there are two main drivers of wholesale electricity prices – cost of fuel and demand. Cost of Fuel Natural gas is the principal fuel source used to produce electricity. Natural Gas has made up 52% of the electricity used in New England this past year. As a result, average wholesale electricity prices
A basic question but to successfully navigate the energy market can be a complex answer. Simply put, energy procurement is the process of sourcing and acquiring electric and natural gas for your businesses. A number of factors determine your price – natural gas, weather, capacity, transmission costs, and the list goes on. It is important
We talk about the weather’s effect on the energy market a lot here at BPE. Here are a few ways weather can influence energy prices: Heating and Cooling Demand Weather conditions directly affect the demand for heating and cooling in residential and commercial buildings. When we see extremely cold or warm temperatures, the demand for
At Best Practice Energy our Energy Advisors are your first point in contact for the energy procurement journey. The Energy Advisor’s role is to help you manage market timing, product structure, purchasing and more. You’ll see many advantages when working with a trusted Energy Advisor. Market Timing Energy Markets are volatile for a
