2025 ISO-NE Peak Load Hour and CES Self-Help Program Recap
By Andrew Price, President & CEO There was little suspense as we waited for the Independent System Operator of New England (ISO-NE) to formally identify the annual peak load for 2025. Temperatures on June 24 hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit across much of New England and electricity demand spiked to the highest level since 2013, as […]
Cold Weather Months: How CES Helps Clients Power Through
By Zack Hallock, Senior Energy Services Advisor Focusing on seasonal and annual weather patterns may not be top of mind, but for some of us at Competitive Energy Services (CES) it’s critical to keep on the front burner. Whether we like it or not, climate trends and seasonal weather patterns are a critical focus when […]
What Goes into a CES Client Meeting?
By Eliza Pohle, Senior Energy Analyst As a senior member of the Analytics Team here at Competitive Energy Services (CES), I ensure that we are compiling and presenting accurate and useful energy data, reporting on relevant market trends and policy updates, and maintaining strong working relationships with our clients. A key element of building long-term […]
Energy Master Planning: Create a Plan Not a Study
By Zac Bloom, Vice President, Head of Sustainability and Renewables An Energy Master Planning exercise can be undertaken for a multitude of reasons and at a variety of levels. Establishing a clear intent for the plan is essential to making the most of the time and money invested in the plan. If done correctly, it should […]
New England Legislative Updates: Balancing Renewable Goals with Energy Affordability
By Thea Aslanian, Energy Analyst Introduction and Background Across New England, state legislatures are rebalancing ambitious climate goals with rising concerns over energy affordability. Costs of living in the Northeast have risen 3% year-over-year as of June, with household energy costs rising almost 13%. In the first half of 2025, several states passed major reforms […]
The OBBBA vs. the IRA: Crystalizing Energy Policy Changes
By Lakshya, Bharadwaj, Senior Energy Analyst On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law a budget reconciliation bill championed by Republicans and branded the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). While there is a long list of measures in the act that will have tangible and transformative impacts on public policy in the country, […]
CES Unveils Refreshed Market Summary Design
By Ora Rogovin, Senior Energy Analyst With the July 2025 issue of the CES Insider, Competitive Energy Services is excited to introduce a refreshed design of one of our flagship offerings, the weekly Market Summary. Open to all, the CES Market Summary is circulated to subscribers at the start of each work week and provides […]
Greenhouse Gas Accounting Using the CES Carbon Tracker
By Sandy Beauregard, Director of Sustainability Services, and Catherine Nisbet, Associate Manager of Analytics One of Competitive Energy Services’ core sustainability reporting products is the CES Carbon Tracker. The CES Carbon Tracker is an invaluable reporting tool that quantifies annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and conveys these results in a comprehensive report format that can […]
Summer 2025 Weather Impact on Energy Prices: What to Expect & Why
By Zack Hallock, Senior Energy Services Advisor If you’re like me, you look forward to warmer temps and long, carefree summer days. There’s much to consider and plan for each summer season – a result of dramatic temperatures and weather patterns that tend to lean to the extreme. What can you expect this summer – […]
Winter 2024 – Natural Gas Recap: How Did Prices Compare to the Past Decade?
By Keith Sampson, Senior Vice President, Energy Services & Max Webb, Managing Director of Pricing Analytics The 2024-25 winter began with record high natural gas storage levels, historically low natural gas New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) futures prices, and weather forecasts pointing to a mild season. The Northeast U.S., though, experienced prolonged cold weather resulting […]