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
As we head into the last weekend of February, New England is shaking off Winter Storm Olive which brought snow, rain, and strong winds to the region. Overall, February’s mild temperatures in the Northeast and Midwest has kept natural gas storage withdrawals to a minimum. Yesterday saw a 71 Bcf withdrawal according to the U.S.
Last week, we saw the price of Natural Gas fall to an 18 month low as mild weather in the Midwest and Northeast gave way to lower heating demand and an 11 bcf storage injection. This mild weather pattern is not expected to last much longer as winter is preparing a comeback. NOAA’s long
December’s temperature outlook has shifted into a much “warmer than normal” trend for the East Coast and Midwest. Weather has been a considerable influence in the market of late and day to day forecasts have a significant role in market volatility. For more insight on the electric and natural gas markets, feel free to send
How does volatile winter weather impact both the electricity and natural gas markets?
