Prenova Energy Expert

Energy Market Update - 03.17.2010

prenova — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:10:47 +0000

In this edition, Michael Roberts, Prenova’s lead energy analyst updates his market forecast based on recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and other sources.

Update: California Reopens Direct Access to Third-Party Suppliers

prenova — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:26:27 +0000

Prenova’s Kristen Murphy discusses Senate Bill 695, which reopens the direct access market to commercial and industrial customers in the state of California. The bill will enable some local businesses to work with a third-party energy supplier, rather than being tied to the local utility. This brings greater flexibility to the California market by giving consumers more options to choose from.

March Energy Market Update

prenova — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:52:28 +0000

Michael Roberts updates his outlook for US energy prices.

February Energy Market Forecast

prenova — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:46:30 +0000

Michael Roberts reviews natural gas storage and production data recently reported by the Energy Information Administration and discusses how this data will likely affect energy prices in the coming months.

The Economics of Climate Legislation

prenova — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:15:11 +0000

Washington D.C. is buzzing with discussions about pending energy and climate change legislation. Congress is expected to deliver a comprehensive bill to the President soon, perhaps by year’s end. If the final bill looks anything like current proposals, everyone will be affected, regardless of industry or company size.

In this podcast, Prenova’s Vice-President & General Counsel, Philip “Whit” Engle, discusses the issues and explains the likely outcome of the energy and climate change debate.

August Market View

prenova — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:39:55 +0000

In the August edition of Michael’s Market View, Michael Roberts discusses current energy prices and how prices are trending, as well as various issues that may affect near-term pricing, including the potential for hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico. He also highlights the need for a well defined procurement strategy to avoid “panic buying.”

If you’d like to learn more about energy procurement, Michael can be reached via email at energytrader@prenova.com.

July Market View

prenova — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:38:36 +0000

In this episode of Michael’s Market View, Michael Roberts (Prenova’s Director of Energy Supply Solutions) discusses the U.S. energy market, including current prices and how different trends are likely to affect prices in the coming months. For those interested in how utility rates are set, he also explains how prices are determined in both regulated and deregulated markets.

Prenova’s experienced team of energy supply management professionals can be reached via email at energytrader@prenova.com.

An Overview of Cap & Trade

prenova — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:21:49 +0000

President Barack Obama has proposed new environmental regulations designed to reduce carbon emissions. His plan includes a Cap & Trade strategy similar to the European Union’s Emissions Trading System. The administration expects this approach to generate hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue for the federal government. In this podcast, Prenova’s Vice President & General Counsel, Philip “Whit” Engle provides an overview of Cap & Trade and discusses what companies can do right now to prepare for new legislation if and when it comes.

Michael’s Market View

prenova — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:49:48 +0000

The first edition of Michael’s Market view, hosted by Michael Roberts, Prenova’s Director of Energy Procurement and Risk Management, provides an analysis of US energy market trends. In this session Michael reviews the price volatility of natural gas from 2005 – 2008 and reflects on the financial impact of hedging strategies during the period. He also discusses current energy pricing trends and suggests short-term procurement opportunities.

Prenova’s experienced team of energy supply management professionals can be reached via email at energytrader@prenova.com.