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View AllDaily Market Update June 29, 2017
Early Morning Update
The Aug17 natural gas contract is trading down $0.01 at $3.08. The Aug17 crude contract is up $0.51 at $45.25.
Daily Market Update June 28, 2017
Early Morning Update
The Jul17 natural gas contract is trading up $0.02 at $3.06. The Aug17 crude contract is down $0.14 at $44.10.
Daily Market Update June 27, 2017
Early Morning Update
The Jul17 natural gas contract is trading up $0.01 at $3.04. The Aug17 crude contract is up $0.57 at $43.95.
Daily Market Update June 26, 2017
Early Morning Update
The Jul17 natural gas contract is trading up $0.05 at $2.98. The Aug17 crude contract is up $0.24 at $43.25.
Regulatory Updates by Region
View AllTexas
View AllERCOT Regulatory Highlights: June 2017
This month…
- ERCOT Independent Market Monitor releases 2016 State of the Market Report.
- Calpine and NRG file whitepaper with market design proposals at PUC.
- The RMR rulemaking continues. Next steps include incorporating comments and a final rule.
- A motion for rehearing was filed in the acquisition of Oncor by NextEra.
- ERCOT stakeholders began scoping the study for Real-Time Co-Optimization.
- Stakeholders continue to discuss the NPRR introduced to change the load participation limitations for Responsive Reserve Service (RRS).
- The 85th Session of the Texas Legislature has ended (for now).
Midwest
View AllMidwest Regulatory Update: November 2015
In recent months, the Midwest has had a number of major policy and regulatory developments that could spur new markets and big changes for the region's energy landscape. Here's a brief state-by-state rundown of the latest news.
Northeast
View All4 Key Takeaways from the Summer’s Biggest Gathering of Utility Leaders
Earlier this month, more than 1,200 utility industry leaders and experts convened in New York City for the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) summer meeting. Based on the gathering’s many conversations and presentations, here are four major takeaways.
Arizona & California
View AllLegislation to Expand Retail Electricity Choice Advances in California: Continued Customer Support is Important
On April 21, legislation that would expand electricity direct access for commercial and industrial customers in California unanimously passed the California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee (Senate Committee).
Canada
View AllOntario regulatory updates
Latest regulatory updates from the Ontario Energy Board
New England
View AllGas Capacity Issue Front and Center in New England
While the weather continues to warm up in New England, for energy policymakers the events of the past two winters are still very much in the news. The region saw price spikes in the wholesale electricity markets, driven by cold weather and a continued increase in the reliance on gas-fired electric generation.
Federal and ISO
View AllIndustry Leaders Voice Concerns over PJM's Capacity Proposal
Last month, we covered PJM Interconnection's new Capacity Performance proposal. Since then, a number of industry leaders have voiced concerns over the plan's impact on customers.
Mid-Atlantic
View AllMid-Atlantic Regulatory Update: September 2015
Although legislative sessions have concluded for the year in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, Pennsylvania is still at it.
Governor Tom Wolf’s $225 million energy investment plan remains in play, despite protracted budget negotiations that should have concluded by June 30th. The initiative must be must be passed as part of ongoing budget deliberations with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate. The plan's major components – which are competitively bid or direct grants to residential and business customers – include:
NYMEX
Natural Gas Futures
|
Month |
2016 |
2017 |
| May | $1.995 | $3.142 |
| June | $1.963 | $3.236 |
| July | $2.917 | $3.067 |
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