By Nina Callanan, Managing Director of Communications & Human Relations
When 2024 began, we had our eyes focused on our client’s energy needs and initiatives, the commodities markets (per usual), and, as always, on the broader industry and universal trends that were going to make an impact throughout the year. This included examining new global energy flows, fluctuations in the renewables market, and the building momentum around electrification. These topics and more became the basis for CES Insights blogs that we shared with you as 2024 unfolded.
During the year, we shared our insights on net metering for New England businesses, the SEC climate rules and requirements, formulating strategic procurement plans, fuel security in New England and other regions, clean heat standards, liquid biofuels, renewable fuels, trends in regional peak electricity demand and the CES Self-Help program, and more.
In case you missed some of our articles, we’re featuring them at a quick glance below -- as both a recap of important energy discussions from 2024 and as preparation for continued dialogue in 2025.
Three Energy Trends We’re Watching in 2024
By Matt Gamache, Chief Operating Officer
Energy news and trends are always top of mind for the Competitive Energy Services team. CES’ Chief Operating Officer, Matthew Gamache, blogs about three big energy related stories for the coming year.
https://www.competitive-energy.com/blog/three-energy-trends-were-watching-in-2024
Net Metering for Commercial Customers in New England
By Charlie Agnew, Vice President, Energy Services
In this article, we revisit the important topic of net metering in Maine. Charlie Agnew, Vice President, Energy Services updates readers on Maine’s unfolding net energy metering program. Legislative changes have thrown curve balls at the program and Charlie covers how businesses can use the program, common mistakes that are made in so doing, and he concludes with a glimpse at the future of net metering.
https://www.competitive-energy.com/blog/net-metering-for-commercial-customers-in-new-england
What’s the Big Deal with SEC Climate Rules?
By Simon Pritchard, Managing Director of Analytics
CES’ Managing Director of Analytics, Simon Pritchard, explores the recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s finalized climate ruling that requires all publicly traded companies to disclose climate-related risks to their business, coupled with explanations of the steps they plan to take to address those risks. If you’re wondering whether your company is ready for disclosure and what that will mean for your business, give Simon’s blog a read and reach out to your CES Energy Services Advisor with questions.
https://www.competitive-energy.com/blog/whats-the-big-deal-with-the-sec-climate-rules
Formulating Strategic Commodity Procurement Plans to Navigate Market Fluctuations
By Keith Sampson, Senior Vice President, Energy Services
In this blog, Keith Sampson, CES’ Senior Vice President, Energy Services, highlights market trends, universal best practices, and an example strategy designed to mitigate and diversify the risk of paying above-market costs for energy commodities. Keith shares insights that will help guide electricity and natural gas customers who are actively contemplating the next steps regarding their future supply strategy.
Fuel Security Update: New England and Beyond
By Max Webb, Managing Director of Pricing Analytics
Fuel security and grid reliability concerns are not unique to New England. In this piece, Max Webb, Managing Director of Pricing Analytics highlights how Independent System Operators (ISOs) in New England and across the country are tackling this issue along the way to decarbonizing their electric grids.
https://www.competitive-energy.com/blog/fuel-security-update-new-england-and-beyond
Understanding the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC)
By Tarik Cetin, Senior Energy Analyst
Tarik Cetin, Senior Energy Analyst, helps readers understand the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), an independent government agency that many people know little about but that has a substantial impact on the United States’ energy infrastructure and national decarbonization efforts. In his article, Tarik illustrates FERC’s work, rulings, and what they do.
https://www.competitive-energy.com/blog/understanding-the-federal-regulatory-commission-ferc
Introduction to Clean Heat Standards
By Sandy Beauregard, Director of Sustainability Services and Catherine Nisbet, Associate Manager of Analytics
Sandy Beauregard, Director of Sustainability Services and Catherine Nisbet, Associate Manager of Analytics team up on this blog feature and explore Clean Heat Standards emerging across several states that represent a significant step toward addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the heating sector.
https://www.competitive-energy.com/blog/introduction-to-clean-heat-standards
From the Podium: Insights on Liquid Biofuels & Renewable Fuels
By Keith Sampson, Senior Vice President, Energy Services
In this article, Keith Sampson, Senior Vice President, Energy Services, blogs about his panel experience at the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association’s 2024 Fuels Conference. Keith, and a team of industry peers, discussed the latest applications and advancements in the liquid fuels marketplace. During the discussion, Keith and other members of the panel discussed the composition of products like biofuel and renewable diesel, end user feedback, examples of current applications, and future adoption and use.
https://www.competitive-energy.com/blog/from-the-podium-insights-on-liquid-biofuels-renewable-fuels
2024 ISO-NE Peak Load Hour and CES Self-Help Program Recap
By Andy Price, President & COO
CES’ President & CEO, Andy Price, sums up the ISO New Englandsummer 2024 peak load report in a blog titled “2024 ISO-NE Peak Load Hour and CES Self-Help Program Recap.” Read about how the summer cooling demand played out and how it impacts electricity rates for 2025.
https://www.competitive-energy.com/blog/2024-iso-ne-peak-load-hour-and-ces-self-help-program-recap
CES Insights is a dedicated space where we continue our commitment of sharing industry news and expertise with our clients and friends. This content focuses on client questions and needs and pertinent energy topics of the day – another way we support and inform our clients on subject matter that impacts theirenergy strategy and business operations. It’s an exciting time for us as we continue to do what we do best - listen to our clients’ needs and questions, while measuring what we hear against fluctuations in the energy market and changes in the industry at large – and advising accordingly.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As Competitive Energy Services celebrates its 25th year in business, we’re proud to say that we continue to hold true to our mission and purpose of providing strategic energy management services for our clients to suit their unique needs.
Much of the credit for remaining in business this long goes to our steadfast adherence to our three pillars: independence, market expertise, and our focus on being a long-term trusted partner to our clients. As independent energy experts, CES enables clients to achieve their energy and sustainability goals. We take great pride in being innovative and providing our clients with customized services that take into consideration their unique requirements.
We look forward to 2025 and to sharing the latest news and information about the energy industry. More to come!
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