Webinars & Seminars

CES 2026 SEMINAR – TODAY’S NORTHEAST ENERGY LANDSCAPE: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Summary

If today’s energy markets feel like a constant series of battles – shifting prices, evolving regulations, impact of extreme weather, and global uncertainty – you’re not alone. In Today’s Northeast Energy Landscape: One Battle After Another, which was held on Wednesday, June 3, from Noon to 1:00 p.m. (ET), CES energy advisors and analysts broke down what we’re watching most closely, why the details matter, and how energy consumers can better position themselves as market structures continue to evolve. Topics included:

Northeast Energy Market update and Review of Today’s Volatile Energy Landscape
Natural Gas Market Dynamics
Fundamentals Shaping Electricity Prices
The impact of changing Regulatory and Market Structures on Electricity Supply Contracts

CES SEMINAR 2025: VOLATILITY, GEOPOLITICS, AND A CHANGING ENERGY LANDSCAPE Summary

If the changing energy regulatory landscape has you dreaming of going to Oz, listen in! Turbulent geopolitical tensions are forcing consumers in the United States and in nations the world over to reconsider energy security, the diversification of energy supply, new energy supply routes and energy costs. Many companies are wondering how commodity markets will react to the quickly changing regulatory landscape. Competitive Energy Services’ free online energy market seminar, titled “Volatility, Geopolitics, and a Changing Regulatory Landscape – Oh My!: The Impact on Business,” was held on Wednesday, June 11 from Noon – 1:00 p.m. (including Q&A). CES Energy experts were on hand that day to cover top-of-mind energy topics, including:

Geopolitics & the Impact on the Energy Industry – Do tariffs add costs that consumers weren’t expecting?
Natural Gas Production - What will happen with natural gas production, demand and exports?
Renewables - Will the pace at which we adopt renewables slow?
Commodities Markets – a review of energy commodities markets including current trends and future outlooks.

CES 2024 SEMINAR – ENERGY & RENEWABLES IN FOCUS: CONTINUED PRICE STABILITY OR A RETURN TO VOLATILITY? Summary

After three years of extreme volatility in energy markets, commodities prices have broadly stabilized for the near term. Will energy markets remain stable between the historic lows seen during the pandemic and historic highs seen in 2022, or will we see more price volatility? Lower inflation, strong domestic energy production and the addition of low-cost renewables is helping to keep prices low. Adverse weather conditions, escalating geopolitical tensions, and soaring shipping costs are among risk factors to keep an eye on. Competitive Energy Services' free online energy market seminar, titled “Energy & Renewables in Focus: Continued Price Stability or a Return to Volatility?”, which was held on Wednesday, June 12 from Noon – 1:00 p.m. (including Q&A) covers top-of-mind energy topics, including:

Commodities Markets – a review of energy commodities markets including future outlooks.
A Fresh Look at the Demand Picture – looking out to projected electric load through 2030 and beyond.
Understanding the Current Renewables Landscape – the headwinds and tailwinds facing renewable energy development over the coming decade and impact on consumers.

CES 2023 SEMINAR: MARKETS CAN BE WICKED Summary

CES would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the our in-person seminar titled ”Markets Can Be Wicked: Taking the Fright Out of Energy Uncertainty," which was held on Tuesday, October 24 at the University of Southern Maine Albert Brenner Glickman Family Library. We enjoy hosting our seminar programs – virtually and in-person – with the goal of providing timely energy-related topics relevant to our clients and friends. We hope this year’s program answered some of the questions you may have about New England energy markets today – and tomorrow. If you missed the seminar this year, or would like to review this year’s presentation, please feel free to reach out to one of our Energy Services Advisors. Thank you again, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

CES 2023 SEMINAR – BRIDGING THE FUTURE: MANAGING THE ENERGY COMMODITY TRANSITION Summary

Energy prices climbed to a decade high last year but have moderated this spring. As we, once again, prepare for the warmer months ahead, we at Competitive Energy Services (CES) have been reflecting on the wild commodity price swings of the past 12 months and thinking about the factors that will impact markets in 2023 and beyond. We’re also pondering the macro trends that are likely to significantly reshape energy markets and how to plan for the inevitable change that’s on the energy horizon. Our free online energy market seminar, titled “Bridging the Future: Managing the Energy Commodity Transition," was held on Wednesday, June 7 from Noon – 1:00 p.m. (including Q&A) and covered timely topics relevant to energy markets, to your business – and to your budget.

CES ANNUAL SEMINAR 2022 | WINTER & PREPARING FOR WINTER: The Two Seasons of New England Energy Summary

Inflation, worldwide geopolitical tensions, and the associated energy crisis are on everyone’s radar these days. The unfortunate reality is that New England could be severely impacted by this crisis in the form of record high winter energy prices. Join CES Energy experts as they discuss top-of-mind energy topics including:

Energy Markets: A Look Back to 2021-22
Worldwide energy shortage, global unrest, increased domestic production, and its impact on future New England winters and Energy Commodity Markets
Future of electricity and renewables
New England grid pathways and long-term planning

CES ANNUAL SEMINAR 2021: ENERGY MARKETS: IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE ENERGY INDUSTRY Summary

Every spring at Competitive Energy Services (CES), we look forward to hosting our annual energy seminars. It is an opportunity for all of us to network, share challenges and accomplishments, and for CES to hear direct feedback from our clients. This virtual seminar covered a variety of topics relevant to the New England energy markets: Commodity Market Update

Oil + Propane
Natural Gas
Electricity

Electric Reliability in ISO New England

Winter Storm Uri & Texas
ISO New England Fuel Security Update

New England Trends in Renewable Energy

State Goals & Renewable Portfolio Standards
Future ISO New England Grid

CES 2021 LUNCHTIME WEBINAR SERIES: SOLAR DEVELOPMENT UPDATES IN MAINE Summary

Let's talk solar! Ever since the State Legislature passed L.D. 1711 in June of 2019, solar development in Maine has been a hot topic. Maine's legislature is weighing in on the future of the program while the industry's marketing and development efforts are in full swing. In the news, we had heard a lot about solar - confusion strewn by CMP for solar projects seeking to connect to the grid, anger and frustration from the renewable energy industry, and an investigation into CMP launched by the Maine Public Utilities Commission and Governor Janet Mills. In this webinar, we cover:

Why so much buzz around solar?
Issues that will continue to challenge project development.
How to pick a winning project.
What's next from Augusta?

CES 2020 LUNCHTIME WEBINAR SERIES: SOLAR IS HEATING UP IN MAINE! Summary

Get it while it's hot! Competitive Energy Services (CES) has been working with over 40 businesses and organizations to take advantage of the significant financial and environmental opportunities offered by solar development in Maine, and we want to share everything we've learned so far. In this webinar, we answered your questions and cover all the basics:

Everything you need to know about L.D. 1711
What is Net Energy Billing, and how does it work?
Maine solar in the news
A sneak peak into CES's first ME solar consortium
How CES can help your business get on board with solar

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: NEW ENGLAND ENERGY MARKETS & COVID-19 IMPACT Summary

Every spring at Competitive Energy Services (CES), we look forward to hosting our annual energy seminars. It is an opportunity for all of us to network, share challenges and accomplishments, and for CES to hear direct feedback from our clients. We didn't want to let the Covid-19 situation get in the way of our chance to connect with you, so we decided it was time to bring things online. In 2020, we were pleased to invite you to our first ever Stay-at-Home Seminar Series. This webinar kicked off our 2020 Stay-at-Home Seminar Series! It covers:

State of the Energy Markets
Electricity, Natural Gas, and Fuels Price Review
ISO-New England Load Impact and Regulatory Changes
COVID-19 and Impacts on Budgets
Overview of State Regulatory Changes
What to Expect from State-specific Webinars
Preview of our Sustainability Planning Webinar

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: MAINE MARKET UPDATE & OPPORTUNITIES Summary

This webinar focused on energy markets in Maine in 2020, state regulatory updates, and the specific opportunities available to consumers in this state.

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: MASSACHUSETTS MARKET UPDATE & OPPORTUNITIES Summary

This webinar focused on energy markets in Massachusetts in 2020, state regulatory updates, and the specific opportunities available to consumers in this state.

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: RHODE ISLAND MARKET UPDATE & OPPORTUNITIES Summary

This webinar focused on energy markets in Rhode Island in 2020, state regulatory updates, and the specific opportunities available to consumers in this state.

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKET UPDATE & OPPORTUNITIES Summary

This webinar focused on energy markets in New Hampshire in 2020, state regulatory updates, and the specific opportunities available to consumers in this state.

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: CONNECTICUT MARKET UPDATE & OPPORTUNITIES Summary

This webinar focused on energy markets in Connecticut in 2020, state regulatory updates, and the specific opportunities available to consumers in this state.

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING Summary

Our final webinar of the Stay-at-Home Seminar Series was an interactive discussion on sustainability & electrification. In this webinar, we discussed what future energy load profiles and consumption patterns may look like with the evolution of beneficial electrification and future carbon mitigation goals. If you're interested in some light reading associated with this final webinar, we encourage you to check out the groundbreaking new plan by CES CEO, Dr. Rich Silkman, to make Maine a zero carbon state by 2050.

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: 2020 NEW ENGLAND WEATHER OUTLOOK Summary

Get a sneak peek into summer 2020 weather predictions for the Northeast with Prior to the summer of 2020, CES Senior Energy Services Advisor, Larry Pignataro, and WGME-13 News Chief Meteorologist, Charlie Lopresti gave a sneak peek into the weather predictions for the Northeast. Weather is a big driver of energy prices, and this quick look prepped our clients for what conditions they could expect coming into the cooling season.