During Constellation’s May Energy Market Intelligence Webinar, the Commodities Management Group (CMG) provided an overview of current and future factors shaping...

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During Constellation’s May Energy Market Intelligence Webinar, the Commodities Management Group (CMG) provided an overview of current and future factors shaping the energy landscape, including a preview of summer weather, geopolitical factors influencing energy prices, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiatives (RGGI), MISO capacity market results, PJM BRA capacity auction insights and ERCOT’s latest load forecast.

Weather Outlook

The weather discussion focused on a developing El Niño weather pattern pointing to cooler risks across the eastern U.S. and a stronger, more persistent heat ridge in the West. The East could still see periods of significant or even record heat, though conditions are expected to ease quickly between events.

A major concern was drought and dry soil moisture, with roughly 75% of the country under some level of drought and the worst conditions in the Rockies and Southeast. Very dry ground can intensify heat, as less moisture is available to absorb solar energy, increasing the risk of sharper heat waves, especially in the East; as was seen in the Mid-Atlantic region the week of May 18^th.

All Things Economic

The team discussed the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a state-run carbon trading program that effectively adds a carbon cost to fossil-fuel power generation in participating states to support lower- or zero-carbon resources such as nuclear, wind and solar, along with efficiency programs. Virginia is rejoining the initiative, which is significant given the state’s large and growing power demand, including from AI-related load. That added demand for carbon allowances has helped push RGGI prices up by about $20 per ton, which puts upward pressure on wholesale energy prices in participating states.

Geopolitical Impacts on Energy Markets

Geopolitical events and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global energy markets. The Strait has experienced a significant decline in transit, from roughly 110 ships a day to essentially zero, creating a large backlog of stranded vessels and limiting the amount of oil reaching the market. While some crude has been rerouted through existing pipelines, this has only partially offset the disruption. As a result, there has been a loss of supply to global markets, including hundreds of millions of barrels of crude and refined products and a significant share of LNG trade.

The speakers emphasized that the impact went far beyond crude oil. They described a ripple effect across gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and LNG markets, contributing to higher prices, tighter inventories and potential shortages in vulnerable regions. Europe was highlighted as especially exposed with respect to jet fuel, while parts of Asia were identified as highly vulnerable because of limited LNG storage and reliance on timely shipments. Overall, the message is that the Strait of Hormuz disruption has created significant price increases, tightening global supply chains, stressing inventories and increasing the value of more secure sources of supply such as U.S. LNG.

Natural Gas Fundamentals

The natural gas fundamentals discussion pointed to a market that still looks relatively well supplied today but is beginning to tighten at the margin. U.S. gas production remains high at roughly 108.7 Bcf/day, up year over year, but output has pulled back from its spring peak as lower prices, producer discipline and maintenance have reduced volumes.

At the same time, LNG demand is becoming a major structural driver, with Golden Pass Train 1 already ramping up and additional projects are expected to add about 7 Bcf/day of new demand by the end of 2028. That has increased confidence that U.S. gas will remain globally important, especially as buyers see U.S. supply as more secure than other alternatives.

Regional ISO Updates

In PJM, the focus was on energy prices, the extension of the capacity auction price collar and rising demand, especially from data centers, alongside uncertainty around how quickly new generation can get built. The team noted a large interconnection queue and significant proposed new supply, but highlighted constraints such as turbine availability, construction timelines, regulatory risk and whether capped auction prices are strong enough to support investment. They also noted how tight conditions have become, including emergency authority to curtail large loads or require backup generation during stressed periods.

In MISO, conditions have improved compared to last year’s extreme scarcity, but the system is still tight, especially in the northern region. Just over 5 GW of new solar, gas and battery capacity helped lower auction prices, yet reserve margins remain thin and a hot Midwest summer or forced outages could quickly put additional pressure back on the system.

In ERCOT, a large but uncertain load growth forecast was discussed, driven by data centers and other large loads. While some projections may be overstated, they still point to significant long-term growth. The key question is whether transmission, generation, gas supply and water infrastructure can keep pace.

Market Trends and Temperature

The webinar concluded with a look at forward power charts, including conversations about “the right time to buy,” the “Market Temperature” and other factors affecting the energy market.

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We invite you to join us for our next Energy Market Intel Webinar on Wednesday, June 17 at 2 pm ET. Constellation will offer detailed and timely updates on factors affecting the energy landscape such as weather, natural gas storage and production, and domestic and global economic conditions. Register by visiting  www.constellation.com/marketintelwebinar.

© 2026 Constellation. The offerings described herein, if applicable, are those of either Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. or Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC, affiliates of each other. Brand names and product names are trademarks or service marks of their respective holders. All rights reserved.  The Webinar, and this written recap, reflect the views, thoughts and opinions of each speaker and not necessarily the speaker’s employer (including Constellation Energy Corporation or any of its affiliates), organization, committee or other group or individual. Constellation does not make and expressly disclaims any express or implied guaranty, representation or warranty regarding any opinions or statements set forth herein or in the webcast. Constellation shall not be responsible for any reliance upon any information, opinions, or statements contained in the webcast or for any omission or error of fact.

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Aging infrastructure is a challenge for many organizations. As buildings and their systems age, performance often declines in ways that are both gradual and costly. This results in higher operating costs, more frequent maintenance demands, less control over daily building operations and decreased energy efficiency.

Organizations can address these challenges through a phased approach focused on targeted improvements that deliver real results. With the right strategy, energy efficiency upgrades can help organizations modernize infrastructure over time while improving performance, reliability and cost predictability in a more manageable way.

Recognizing The Reality of Aging Systems

As organizations grow and operations evolve, infrastructure can begin to limit performance as demands change. Changes in occupancy patterns, technology, efficiency standards, operational demands and performance expectations can cause infrastructure to operate less efficiently based on how facilities are used today. Over time, common issues begin to emerge, including:

• Rising maintenance and repair needs that strain budgets and internal resources
• Inconsistent comfort and performance across facilities and zones
• Limited visibility into operational expenditures, making it harder to understand cost drivers
• Controls and automation that no longer support the level of flexibility and responsiveness operations require.
• Higher energy consumption that can increase year after year

Even when equipment is still operational, it may not be working efficiently or reliably – creating an opportunity for energy efficiency upgrades to deliver optimal function and performance.

Understanding Why Scalability Matters

Aging infrastructure can feel overwhelming when upgrades are viewed as a single, large capital investment businesses need to address all at once. That framing often delays action, even when performance gaps, inefficiencies and risk are visible across operations. As a result, organizations may continue operating outdated systems and enduring inefficiencies longer than intended, resulting in higher costs and reduced control.

Scalable energy efficiency solutions help organizations by allowing modernization to be implemented in phases. By prioritizing the most urgent needs first, organizations can align projects to budgets and timelines while delivering continued progress over time. Instead of waiting until systems fail, this proactive approach supports more deliberate decision-making, helping organizations modernize infrastructure in a controlled, strategic way.

Modernizing Infrastructure with Energy Efficiency

Building a phased approach to energy efficiency works best when it’s guided by clear priorities. Rather than addressing every issue at once, organizations can focus first on improvements that deliver immediate operational value while supporting long‑term modernization goals. Over time, these steps work together to strengthen performance, reliability and cost control across facilities.

By implementing these four focused steps, businesses can move from assessment to action:

1. Prioritize High‑Impact Improvements

A scalable plan starts by identifying which upgrades deliver the most significant impact based on energy savings, system reliability or operational control. This early focus typically centers on improvements that provide strong near-term value, support broader system performance and address the more pressing challenges while laying the groundwork for future upgrades.

Common high-impact improvements include:

• Optimizing HVAC systems to better align with current usage patterns
• Replacing targeted equipment that no longer performs as intended
• Upgrading building automation to improve visibility and control
• Modernizing lighting and controls and upgrading roofing and window systems to improve efficiency and consistency

This approach allows organizations to make meaningful progress without requiring a full facility overhaul.

2. Improve Reliability and Reduce Unplanned Disruptions

As infrastructure ages, the risk of equipment failure, emergency repairs and operational interruptions increases – driving up costs and straining internal resources.  Energy efficiency upgrades can help stabilize systems and support more reliable operations by:

• Improving system performance and reducing unnecessary strain on equipment
• Using modernized controls and optimized systems to support more consistent operation
• Addressing inefficiencies that contribute to wear and tear

In many cases, efficiency investments become a practical way to help reduce unexpected issues while supporting long‑term system health.

3. Strengthen Visibility into Energy Performance

When businesses lack a clear view of how energy is being used, it becomes difficult to manage it effectively. Older systems often lack the monitoring and control capabilities needed to understand usage across facilities.

Many efficiency projects include improved tracking and automation that provide clearer insight into usage patterns and system performance, helping organizations:

• Analyze energy use at a more detailed level to support informed decisions
• Identify inefficiencies earlier and plan targeted improvements
• Verify the impact of upgrades to better plan for future investments

That visibility helps organizations build smarter strategies by connecting energy performance directly to operational needs and priorities.

4. Support More Predictable Costs Over Time

When maintenance becomes reactive and systems are harder to manage, costs become less predictable. A scalable efficiency strategy supports a more planned approach to spending by:

• Lowering overall energy consumption to reduce baseline energy costs
• Reducing ongoing maintenance demands and limiting unplanned expenses
• Enabling scheduled upgrades to avoid emergency replacements

By shifting from reactive spending to planned investments, organizations can gain greater cost stability and a clearer path for ongoing modernization.

Building a Roadmap for Long-Term Progress

A scalable approach works best when it’s guided by a clear roadmap that helps prioritize upgrades, creates a phased strategy that minimizes disruption, clarifies how improvements work together across systems and facilities, and defines how results will be tracked and measured.

Constellation Energy Solutions (CES) can help your business plan and implement a customized, scalable energy efficiency roadmap designed to modernize aging infrastructure and support long‑term performance. By working with our energy specialists, you can:

• Identify and prioritize the most impactful energy efficiency opportunities
• Develop a phased approach that aligns to budgets, timelines and operational needs
• Coordinate upgrades across systems to drive stronger, more consistent outcomes
• Improve performance visibility to support ongoing optimization and planning

With a practical, integrated approach, CES helps you build a stronger foundation for long-term operational needs. Connect with our team to explore solutions aligned with your business goals.

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Energy markets are unpredictable and can shift quickly. Weather events, economic shifts and policy changes can all drive price volatility...

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Energy markets are unpredictable and can shift quickly. Weather events, economic shifts and policy changes can all drive price volatility with little warning, creating uncertainty around when and how purchasing decisions should be made across a contract term. Many businesses still rely on fixed or one‑size‑fits‑all energy purchasing strategies that leave them exposed to unnecessary risk.

A managed, layered power purchasing strategy can consistently deliver more stable, competitive outcomes across a wide range of market conditions. Rather than relying on one-time pricing decisions, managed strategies focus on balancing structure and flexibility, controlling risk and creating long‑term value.

Recognizing the Challenge with Traditional Purchasing Approaches

Many electricity buyers choose a single primary pricing approach, which often is fully fixed pricing. This approach locks in a set electricity rate for the contract term and provides budget certainty. This approach can limit flexibility, especially when market prices decline, resulting in higher costs than expected over time.

Another purchasing strategy businesses commonly choose is fully indexed pricing, where electricity rates are impacted by market price movement. While this can capture market lows, it also exposes businesses to significant budget risk when markets spike due to weather-driven demand, supply constraints or sudden shifts in pricing conditions.

The main challenge is that no single strategy consistently delivers the lowest cost and risk across all market conditions. Strategies that perform well in stable markets can often underperform during periods of volatility, and those shifts can change quickly even within the same contract term.

Understanding a Managed Purchasing Strategy

A managed purchasing strategy combines multiple pricing structures and executes them over time. Rather than making one large buying decision, purchases are layered incrementally based on market conditions, risk tolerance, and business objectives. This approach helps businesses spread decisions across the contract term.

Key elements of a managed strategy include:

• Blending a mix of fixed- and index‑based electricity rate pricing to balance stability and opportunity
• Layering purchases over time rather than relying on one-time execution
• Monitoring market conditions to guide adjustments as markets evolve
• Aligning the strategy with a customer’s actual load profile and usage patterns

This layered strategy creates diversification, much like an investment portfolio, spreading pricing exposure across time and structures, helping stabilize electricity rates while allowing businesses to capture favorable conditions when markets change.

Delivering Key Benefits with a Managed Purchasing Strategy

Managed purchasing strategies provide several benefits that support steadier pricing outcomes, clearer purchasing decisions, and better alignment with how businesses operate. These benefits help deliver more consistent results across contract terms as market conditions evolve:

1. Reducing Exposure to Market Extremes

Energy markets inevitably experience highs and lows which impact pricing and put pressure on budgets and planning. A managed strategy avoids locking in all electricity rates at one price point and reduces full exposure when rates spike. By spreading purchases across time and pricing structures, customers reduce the impact of bad timing and can secure more consistent budgeting.

2. Delivering More Consistent Long‑Term Pricing Outcomes

Analysis of multiple purchasing strategies across very different market environments shows that layered approaches consistently deliver competitive average prices over time. While they may not always produce the absolute lowest electricity rate in any single year, they avoid the worst outcomes that can negatively impact budgets and create significant year-over-year price swings.

For most businesses, avoiding extreme pricing events is more valuable than trying to beat the market every time, especially when businesses need clearer forecasting and fewer surprises.

3. Aligning Strategy with Business Risk Tolerance

Every organization approaches purchasing decisions differently, primarily based on risk profile and budget management. Managed strategies allow customers to define how much exposure they are willing to take on while still participating in market opportunities. This is especially important for organizations with structured budget processes or limited tolerance for price volatility.

4. Improving Decision‑Making Through Market Knowledge

A foundational element of a successful managed strategy is ongoing market monitoring, analytics, and knowledge to inform purchasing decisions. This approach supports consistent, planned actions rather than reactive decisions driven by short-term market movements and helps businesses use market insights to guide timing and structure, keeping decisions grounded in data.

5. Aligning Purchasing with Load and Operational Realities

Purchasing strategies should reflect how and when facilities use energy. Managed strategies incorporate a clear understanding of load shape, usage variability, and operational flexibility. This improves the effectiveness of how layering decisions are made and applied, helping ensure the strategy supports real business needs and can adapt as operations change.

Supporting Smart Purchasing Decisions

Finding the right pricing strategy that aligns with your business needs plays a key role in delivering long-term stability and performance. While managed power purchasing strategies have consistently shown the ability to deliver more reliable outcomes for most businesses, implementing them can be challenging without experienced guidance.

At Constellation, we’re committed to helping inform businesses through every stage of the journey. With deep market insights and a strategy built around how your business uses energy, we can help you balance price stability, manage risk, and support budget goals. Connect with our team today to explore solutions tailored to your unique needs and business goals.

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During Constellation’s March Energy Market Intelligence Webinar, the Commodities Management Group (CMG) provided comprehensive coverage of current and future factors that...

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During Constellation’s March Energy Market Intelligence Webinar, the Commodities Management Group (CMG) provided comprehensive coverage of current and future factors that could affect the energy landscape, including a brief preview of spring weather predictions, geopolitical factors influencing energy prices, LNG disruptions, oil market impacts and ISO-NE DASI updates.

Weather Outlook

The webinar’s weather discussion noted a near-term pattern shift with the East expected to continue to be warmer than normal through the month of April and the West becoming more seasonal over the coming days, from what were record high temperatures. Looking at spring energy demand, April and May should be largely similar to last year, measured by heating degree days and cooling degree days, but remain below the 10-year average. Drought is also a key watch item heading into summer, signaling the potential for an early blast of heat in California and the desert Southwest, along with dryness across Texas and the Southeast. Drought conditions tend to bring more heat in summertime, serving as an early warning signal for air conditioning loads.

Middle Eastern Conflict & Energy Impacts

On February 28, conflict between the United States and Iran began, making markets highly reactionary to headlines, with overall outcomes and timelines being uncertain.

The largest impacts centered on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key point for approximately 20% of the world’s oil and LNG that comes from facilities in the Persian Gulf. Pre-conflict flows through the Strait accounted for roughly 15M bbl/day of crude oil, 5M bbl/day of refined products and 10 Bcf/day of LNG. Another key impact has been strikes on dozens of refineries, oil fields, gas plants, ports and pipelines in and around the Persian Gulf.

In response, the International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed to discharge 400 million barrels from emergency oil reserves, its largest-ever release, aimed at limiting price volatility driven by the Middle East conflict. Economic effects may be felt in the short to medium term. Additionally, countries’ Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) may help absorb shocks, though they are not a long-term solution.

Natural Gas Fundamentals

Looking at domestic natural gas fundamentals, Henry Hub prices remained relatively insulated from the Middle East-driven global LNG shock because U.S. LNG export capacity is already effectively maxed out, limiting any incremental demand pull on domestic gas even if Europe and Asia prices spike. On the supply side, U.S. production remains strong, averaging roughly 108.5 Bcf/d year to date and about 109 Bcf/d in March as freeze-offs ended.

Natural gas in storage stood near 1.8 Tcf at the time of the webinar, above year-ago and near or above the five-year average, with expectations for end-of-injection inventories approaching ~3.7 to 3.9 Tcf, a typically bearish setup absent major geopolitical disruption.

ISO-NE & Day-Ahead Ancillary Services Initiative (DASI)

Pipeline constraints in New England make it structurally different from most U.S. gas/power markets and therefore much more exposed to global LNG pricing and winter reliability risks. The Algonquin pipeline is the main “artery,” serving ~60–65% of delivered dry gas to New England, and constraints on this system, especially in winter when heating demand is high, can drive extreme basis and power price outcomes. During the late January cold snap, New England gas prices exceeded $120/MMBtu, with spillover into downstate New York, highlighting the region’s reliance on imported LNG to meet peak demand.

The Day-Ahead Ancillary Services Initiative (DASI), also referred to as DAAS, is an ISO-NE program designed to replace Locational Forward Reserves (LFR) and procure certain reserves day-ahead basis rather than a multi-month forward basis, allowing the system to  be more agile with changing conditions. After a full year of the newly minted program, DASI costs came in significantly higher and more volatile than expected, totaling more than $1 billion. ISO-NE is advancing market design enhancements aimed at reducing costs, with approval targeted ahead of next winter.

Market Trends and Temperature

The webinar concluded with a look at forward power charts, including conversations about “the right time to buy,” the “Market Temperature” and other factors affecting the energy market.

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We invite you to join us for our next Energy Market Intel Webinar on Wednesday, May 20 at 2 pm ET. Constellation will offer detailed and timely updates on factors affecting the energy landscape such as weather, natural gas storage and production, and domestic and global economic conditions. Register by visiting  www.constellation.com/marketintelwebinar.

© 2026 Constellation. The offerings described herein, if applicable, are those of either Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. or Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC, affiliates of each other. Brand names and product names are trademarks or service marks of their respective holders. All rights reserved.  The Webinar, and this written recap, reflect the views, thoughts and opinions of each speaker and not necessarily the speaker’s employer (including Constellation Energy Corporation or any of its affiliates), organization, committee or other group or individual. Constellation does not make and expressly disclaims any express or implied guaranty, representation or warranty regarding any opinions or statements set forth herein or in the webcast. Constellation shall not be responsible for any reliance upon any information, opinions, or statements contained in the webcast or for any omission or error of fact.

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Managing Cost Exposure and System Reliability Natural gas supports many essential business functions, from production processes to space heating and...

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Managing Cost Exposure and System Reliability

Natural gas supports many essential business functions, from production processes to space heating and day-to-day operations. In an energy market shaped by volatility, weather-driven demand and evolving system conditions, businesses face increasing challenges around costs and reliability.

By understanding load profiles – how and when energy is used – businesses gain the predictability needed to better manage energy costs, support system reliability and reduce operational risk. With clearer insight into how energy is used across their facilities, organizations are better positioned to proactively communicate expected usage and changes, creating a stronger foundation for managing, forecasting and planning decisions across their energy strategy.

Defining Load Profiles and Their Operational Impact

Load profiles show how an organization’s natural gas usage changes throughout the day, week, month and season based on how facilities operate. Production schedules, heating and cooling needs, planned maintenance and changes in operating hours all influence when and how natural gas is used across facilities. Seasonal weather conditions further shape demand, particularly for heating sensitive operations such as space heating and manufacturing processes that respond directly to temperature changes. When manufacturing processes or production schedules change for reasons unrelated to weather, those shifts can be more difficult to anticipate, making early, proactive communication critical for accurate forecasting and planning.

By analyzing these usage patterns, load profiles help connect day-to-day operations with how energy is actually used. These insights support more informed forecasting and provide a stronger foundation for purchasing, supply planning and risk management. A well understood forecast can inform the best strategy for future purchases as well as in the moment adjustments due to constraints.

Understanding the Importance of Load Profiles

Natural gas systems are strategically planned and balanced based on expected demand, and available capacity on pipelines, storage assets and utilities. When actual usage aligns closely with expectations, system operations remain stable and energy costs stay more predictable. As usage patterns shift away from forecasts, especially during periods of higher demand, cost exposure and operational complexity increase.

Predictable usage patterns simplify management of gas purchases and deliveries during system and market instability. When businesses understand and communicate their usage patterns clearly, suppliers can better align purchasing and delivery with real operational needs to help limit cost uncertainty.

Connecting Load Profiles to Energy Costs

Energy costs are shaped by supply and demand dynamics, which are influenced by weather, world events and system integrity. Changes in expected usage can affect purchasing decisions and can lead to pricing changes, particularly during periods when supply is tight or demand is high.

Because natural gas purchasing and scheduling is based on expected demand, load profiles help provide visibility into how businesses are using energy across their facilities. Clear visibility into load profiles also enables businesses to:

• Anticipate cost changes and align operations with market conditions.
• Plan ahead for operational changes such as maintenance or production shifts.
• Work with suppliers to align supply with actual usage and improve cost predictability.

Supporting System Reliability During High Demand Events

During periods of high natural gas demand, pipelines may issue special operating requirements to protect system reliability and maintain normal operations. These emergency directives, known as Operational Flow Orders (OFOs), are used to help protect the system when demand rises quickly or conditions tighten.

When an OFO is issued by a pipeline or utility, customers are required to keep usage within specific limits to help maintain balance across the system and avoid additional costs during constrained conditions. Supply is secured in advance based on expected usage, so any unplanned changes customers make without advance notice to their supplier may have an impact on overall cost outcomes. Clear load profile requirements, paired with early communication when usage changes are expected, support smoother coordination between customers and suppliers and help reduce the risk of penalties when system conditions tighten.

Gaining Strategic Insights to Guide Your Natural Gas Strategy

Experienced suppliers can analyze load profiles to identify energy trends and help businesses gain more control over costs, reliability and planning while supporting long-term purchase strategies.

At Constellation, we have proven experience managing natural gas supply and helping businesses prepare for Operational Flow Orders. To learn more about OFOs and how to better manage your costs and risk during system events, read our white paper, Effectively Managing Natural Gas Operational Flow Orders. You can also connect with us today to discuss how we can help optimize your natural gas strategy.

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During Constellation’s February Energy Market Intelligence Webinar, the Commodities Management Group (CMG) provided comprehensive coverage of current and future factors that...

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During Constellation’s February Energy Market Intelligence Webinar, the Commodities Management Group (CMG) provided comprehensive coverage of current and future factors that could affect the energy landscape, including a review of the winter months, natural gas fundamentals, capacity market updates and an overview of how ISOs performed during grid stress events.

Weather

Chief Meteorologist Dave Ryan provided a review of the meteorological winter, which largely tracked close to long term (30 year) normals, though weather conditions varied significantly by region and had clear impacts on energy markets. The Northeast and Great Lakes experienced colder than normal conditions with above normal snow cover, while much of the West, particularly the Rockies and California, saw a notably warm winter that limited snowpack but improved reservoir levels through runoff.

Looking ahead, March is viewed as a highly volatile transition month. With no strong El Niño or La Niña signal in the Pacific, the outlook depends heavily on atmospheric blocking patterns. The expectation is for a colder than normal start to March, and there is a credible risk that blocking returns later in the month, leading to a colder finish that could extend into early April.

Natural Gas Fundamentals

Natural gas fundamentals have shifted rapidly from tight to more balanced, driven primarily by the recovery from Winter Storm Fern. Production rebounded quickly after freeze‑offs that had temporarily reduced output by as much as 15–17 Bcf/d, with U.S. dry gas production running around 109 Bcf/d at the time of the discussion. While production levels are near record highs, the expectation is that growth may flatten later in 2026, reflecting lower price signals, capital discipline and financing considerations, even though overall supply remains robust.

Looking at storage, market expectations shifted significantly over the course of the winter. Early concerns about oversupply faded in January after a record weekly withdrawal of 360 Bcf. By end of March, storage levels were projected to exit winter near or slightly below the five year average, reducing earlier concerns about oversupply and providing support for prices heading into the second quarter.

PJM Capacity Auction

The team covered the PJM capacity auction, focusing on growing reliability concerns driven by declining reserve margins, accelerating load growth and uncertainty around future supply. PJM missed its target reserve margin in the most recent auction, marking the first time it fell below its stated reliability goal, which has heightened scrutiny of the capacity market design. In response, PJM has proposed extending the existing price collar for the next two auctions as a near term stabilizing measure, while it evaluates longer term structural changes. The team also highlighted processes aimed at ensuring reliability as PJM faces the prospect of 50–60 GW of generation retirements over the next decade.

MISO Capacity Auction

The team also covered the MISO capacity auction, emphasizing that the market is increasingly shaped by declining reserve margins, structural generation retirements and growing demand, which together are driving higher and more volatile capacity prices. Speakers highlighted that MISO has retired roughly half of its coal‑fired generation since the early 2000s. These retirements, combined with strong forward load growth from data centers, electrification and reindustrialization, are tightening reserve margins and increasing the risk profile of the system.

MISO’s shift from a vertical demand curve to a Reliability Based Demand Curve (RBDC) was also highlighted as a key driver of recent and future auction outcomes. Under this structure, tighter reserve margins, especially in the summer, have translated into sharply higher clearing prices, including record levels in recent seasons.

Market Trends and Temperature

The webinar concluded with a look at forward power charts, including conversations about “the right time to buy,” the “Market Temperature” and other factors affecting the energy market.

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We invite you to join us for our next Energy Market Intel Webinar on Wednesday, March 25 at 2 pm ET. Constellation will offer detailed and timely updates on factors affecting the energy landscape such as weather, natural gas storage and production, and domestic and global economic conditions. Register by visiting  www.constellation.com/marketintelwebinar.

© 2026 Constellation. The offerings described herein, if applicable, are those of either Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. or Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC, affiliates of each other. Brand names and product names are trademarks or service marks of their respective holders. All rights reserved.  The Webinar, and this written recap, reflect the views, thoughts and opinions of each speaker and not necessarily the speaker’s employer (including Constellation Energy Corporation or any of its affiliates), organization, committee or other group or individual. Constellation does not make and expressly disclaims any express or implied guaranty, representation or warranty regarding any opinions or statements set forth herein or in the webcast. Constellation shall not be responsible for any reliance upon any information, opinions, or statements contained in the webcast or for any omission or error of fact.

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Changes in the Capacity Market Provide Revenue Opportunities Today, the cost of capacity accounts for a meaningful percentage of energy...

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Changes in the Capacity Market Provide Revenue Opportunities

Today, the cost of capacity accounts for a meaningful percentage of energy spend for commercial and industrial customers.  For businesses, planning for these costs, managing them proactively and looking for ways to turn them into a strategic advantage is essential to help avoid financial strain and seize emerging opportunities.

The rapid growth of AI-driven data centers and cloud computing, and electrification of transportation, heating, and industrial processes is adding significant demand to the grid.  After years of low capacity prices, older, less efficient generating resources are retiring, and interconnection bottlenecks are slowing the pace of new capacity additions.  Grid operators are also reconsidering the contribution of various resources to reliability, which has led to changes in how they view the availability of supply during periods of peak demand.

Further, much of the grid infrastructure was built decades ago and isn’t necessarily optimized to handle today’s requirements. Extreme weather events, from heatwaves to severe cold weather, add another layer of pressure on reserve margins.

Using Demand Response to Manage Capacity Costs

Demand Response is one of the most effective ways to manage capacity costs. This strategy goes beyond meeting compliance requirements and could give businesses a competitive advantage that helps control costs while delivering operational benefits.

By participating in Demand Response programs, businesses can earn new revenue streams to help offset capacity costs. These demand-side management programs pay participants for reducing load during grid emergencies, offsetting rising energy costs and supporting grid reliability.

Modern Demand Response programs are designed for flexibility by allowing businesses to choose manual curtailment, automated load control or seamless integration with energy management systems so they can respond to grid needs without disrupting critical operations.

Here’s how Demand Response creates measurable value for businesses:

• Revenue opportunities: Earning payments for load reductions during grid emergencies, with some programs guaranteeing minimum payments for added budget certainty.
• Direct financial impact: Reducing electricity use during peak events may lower future capacity costs for all users on the grid.
• Grid reliability and sustainability: Supporting a stable grid and reducing reliance on carbon-intensive peaker plants.
• Flexible participation: Choosing manual or automated and integrated curtailment options to fit a variety of operational needs.
• Long-term strategy: Incorporating Demand Response into energy strategy to turn a cost challenge into a strategic advantage.

Maximizing Value with Constellation’s Energy Optimization Services

Along with managing  capacity costs, businesses need strategies that balance cost control with operational continuity and sustainability goals. Constellation’s Energy Optimization services, powered by GridBeyond’s intelligent technology, are designed to help businesses take control of their energy strategy by lowering costs, earning revenue and supporting grid stability through advanced load response programs. These programs use machine learning and real-time data to determine the best times to curtail demand so that businesses can capture value without compromising performance.

Our standard and enhanced demand response options address today’s market challenges by bringing advanced automation and real-time data analysis to the forefront. This makes it easier to identify opportunities to reduce load and maximize program value.

With GridBeyond’s AI-driven platform, customers gain actionable insights into energy usage and market conditions, enabling smarter decisions about when and how to respond to grid events. Whether a business’s operations require hands-on control or prefer automated participation, these solutions adapt to their needs and integrate seamlessly into existing operations.

Unlike transmission and distribution costs, capacity costs present an opportunity to proactively plan an energy strategy to prepare for future market conditions and operational demands. By leveraging demand response and load flexibility, your business can turn capacity costs into long-term value for your organization.

At Constellation, our Energy Optimization services make participating in demand response programs simple and effective. Our team can provide insights, automation tools and program options to help your business succeed.

Ready to learn more about demand response? Contact one of our representatives today or watch our webinar for expert insights and actionable steps to make demand response work for your business.

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Electricity ranks among the top five operating expenses for most businesses across a variety of industries. The way electricity is purchased and consumed can have a direct and significant impact on their bottom line – influencing profitability, environmental performance and competitive advantage. Businesses looking for a smarter approach to proactively managing electricity costs can leverage an electricity purchasing strategy. By using a managed strategy, they can layer purchases over time to help optimize energy costs.

Defining a Managed Electricity Strategy

A managed electricity strategy is a proactive, layered approach to buying electricity. Instead of locking into a fixed-price contract for years, a managed strategy gives businesses the opportunity to make multiple purchases at different times and prices. They can take advantage of market fluctuations, hedge against price volatility and diversify risk across their energy portfolio.

Before implementing a managed strategy, it’s essential for businesses to have a clear picture of their usage profile and usage patterns. Understanding usage profile – how much electricity a business consumes over time – helps identify cost drivers and areas for efficiency. Having a foundation of usage patterns, or when and how that energy is used (such as peak hours, seasonal shifts or operational cycles), helps businesses uncover opportunities to optimize purchasing and reduce risk.

The right energy provider can help analyze these patterns and identify opportunities. This makes it easier to build a strategy with informed insights on what type of product to include, how to layer purchases over time and what percentages to buy.

Turning Energy Management into a Competitive Advantage

A managed electricity purchasing strategy is about buying power, building resilience and gaining control in an unpredictable market. By layering purchases and tailoring strategies, businesses can reduce risk, optimize costs and align energy decisions with long-term business goals – even in today’s unpredictable market.

Here are four ways a managed electricity purchasing strategy can benefit businesses:

Cost Mitigation
One of the primary benefits of a managed electricity purchasing strategy is potential cost mitigation. Taking a proactive, long-term view of energy needs, businesses can help reduce the impact of market fluctuations. This approach smooths out volatility and positions businesses to capture favorable market conditions, resulting in potential cost mitigation and greater budget predictability.

Risk Mitigation
Volatile energy markets often result in unexpected price increases which can have a significant impact on a business’s bottom line – impacting budgets and profitability. A managed electricity purchasing strategy can help mitigate this risk by spreading purchases and creating cost certainty so businesses can expect more predictable energy costs. Instead of reacting to sudden spikes, businesses gain control and confidence in their energy budgets.

Customization
Managed electricity purchasing strategies are designed to be flexible. Businesses can customize their energy plans to meet their unique energy goals and budget. From product mix to timing, developing a tailored purchasing strategy with cost control, sustainability or budget predictability ensures a business’ plans align with their priorities. This flexibility also means businesses are not locked into a one-size-fits-all approach but can build a strategy that evolves as their needs change.

Time Savings
Managing energy contracts, tracking market trends and negotiating energy prices can be time-consuming and complex. With a managed electricity purchasing strategy, businesses make decision-making easier and free up resources from day-to-day details. By working with an experienced energy provider, businesses gain access to market insights and smarter tools that simplify the process and save time – so they can focus on other critical areas of their operations.

With these advantages, a managed electricity purchasing strategy provides businesses with stability, flexibility and long-term value. By approaching energy management proactively, they’re better equipped to navigate market changes and achieve their goals.

Transforming Strategy into Results

Unlocking the full potential of your energy strategy starts with making informed decisions and working with a reliable supplier who understands your business. Constellation’s experienced representatives connect you with tailored solutions, market insights and ongoing support. Take the next step and connect with us today to start building a managed electricity purchasing strategy that could help deliver measurable results and position your business for long-term success.

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In an energy landscape where sustainability is a top priority, businesses supporting clean energy should be able to claim these purchases in their Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories (Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling). The GHG Protocol, the organization responsible for the leading comprehensive global framework for measuring and managing GHG emissions from private and public sector operations, value chains and mitigation actions, recently requested public comments on proposed updates to its Scope 2 guidance¹. There has been a lot of discussion about certain aspects of the proposal, including hourly carbon-free energy matching and deliverability reporting requirements. However, one important change, known as “Standard Supply Service”, has received limited attention but is critical for clean energy buyers to understand.

Understanding Standard Supply Service

According the GHG Protocol, Standard Supply Service is clean energy “from publicly funded, mandated, or shared resources such as those delivered through default utility service or government clean energy programs”².  Today, many customers are paying for this clean energy but have no way to “take credit” for it in their own GHG inventories.  Customers in jurisdictions with mandatory procurement programs – such as clean energy standards, renewable portfolio standards and similar policies – should be able to claim the share of clean energy purchases they support through these policies. Likewise, if a vertically integrated utility charges customers for the development and operation of clean energy resources, those customers should be able to claim their share of that clean energy.  And if a clean energy resource is publicly owned and operated, its output should be allocated to all the consumers in the jurisdiction where the energy is delivered and consumed.  However, under current rules, businesses aren’t entitled to claim the clean energy purchased on their behalf or in connection with their load.

Standard Supply Service reflects simple property rights: if you pay for something – in this case, clean energy procured under a mandatory program – then you are entitled to claim it. On the other hand, you are not entitled to claim the emissions benefits from the clean energy that others pay for. This principle has been a part of clean energy accounting for years and was referenced in the GHG Protocol’s 2015 Scope 2 Guidance³. Despite its original inclusion and the intent that Standard Supply Service clean energy could be claimable by ratepayers, the guidance caused confusion due to conflicting statements about mandatory clean energy and the “order of operations” in Table 6.3 of the 2015 Scope 2 Guidance⁴.

Since 2015, many energy professionals have addressed this lack of clarity. They agree that ratepayers should be able to claim their share of standard delivery clean energy from their default electricity service as long as there’s a meaningful financial relationship between those generating assets and rates paid⁵.

Exploring the Proposed Guidance

The GHG Protocol’s proposed updates align with the growing consensus among energy professionals that credit for mandatory clean electricity should be allocated to customers who pay for it.  This principle applies equally to Standard Supply Service.

The proposed revisions also provide clarification on the order of operations in market-based calculations. They explain the relationship between supplier-specific emission factors and Standard Supply Service, so customers can claim their share of Standard Supply Service clean energy before applying an emission factor to any unmatched electricity use.

In the U.S., many retail suppliers already provide supplier-specific emission rates. For suppliers like Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. (Constellation), we make the process simple and transparent by calculating the emission rate and showing customers exactly how we include their share of Standard Supply Service clean energy. Below are some examples of Standard Supply Service allocation in practice.

Maryland – Constellation

In Maryland, Constellation purchases clean energy attributes as part of the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Along with our supplier-specific emissions factor, we report the fuel type of the resources generating the attributes that we purchase to meet the RPS obligation. Under the proposed rules, customers will be able to claim the purchases of energy attribute certificates from emissions-free resources directly in their Scope 2 market-based inventories.

Illinois – Commonwealth Edison (ComEd)

In Illinois, ComEd retires clean energy attributes from existing nuclear generation as part of the Zero Emission Credit (ZEC) and Carbon Mitigation Credit (CMC) programs designed to extend the life of nuclear plants in the state. ComEd ratepayers can claim these certificates, which are conveyed via ComEd’s utility specific residual mix disclosure. In 2023, 87% of load for ComEd ratepayers was matched with certificates retired under these programs. Another 3% wind and 3% solar was backed by certificates retired for compliance with the Illinois RPS, meaning on an annual basis in 2023, up to 93% of load served by ComEd could be claimed with a zero-emission rate in the market-based inventories of reporting companies in the ComEd service territory.

Getting Credit for Your Clean Energy Purchases

The public consultation period, which is when all stakeholders have an opportunity to provide feedback on proposed updates, will end on January 31, 2026. Participating in this consultation process can help shape how businesses account for and report electricity-related emissions in future climate disclosures and target setting programs based on the GHG Protocol for years to come. You can review the consultation materials and complete the survey on the GHG Protocol’s website.

Contact your Constellation representative to learn more about how Constellation can help decarbonize your energy supply through renewable energy certificates, Constellation Offsite Renewables or hourly carbon-free energy matching.

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[1] https://ghgprotocol.org/blog/upcoming-scope-2-public-consultation-overview-revisions.

[2] https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/GHG-Protocol-Scope2-Public-Consultation.pdf.

[3] See sections 6.6, p. 49; 6.11.3, p. 55-56; and 9.4.1, p. 76-77.

[4] See page 48.

[5] Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), Clean Energy Buyer’s Alliance (CEBA), RE100, Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), and the U.S. White House Council of Environmental Quality.

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Businesses are looking to enhance their sustainability strategies to meet regulatory demands, achieve business goals, and show environmental responsibility. Integrating sustainability starts with a framework that aligns core business objectives with financial performance, positive society impact, corporate reputation, and growth. Setting clear sustainability metrics, including strategic plans, annual budgets and key leader compensation, helps reinforce accountability. Including these metrics in planning and incentives means sustainability is tracked, reported, and measured as part of overall business performance.

Once the framework is in place, the next step is implementing sustainability goals in day-to-day decisions, especially for roles like procurement managers who influence sustainability outcomes through sourcing choices. This approach makes sustainability part of the sourcing strategy rather than an extra consideration, allowing companies to optimize cost, quality, and GHG emissions.

By making sustainability part of how procurement decisions are made, companies can shift the focus from just managing costs to creating value – balancing price, environmental impact and long-term business resilience.

Managing Sustainability Data to Accelerate Performance

Data collection, systematization, and visualization of sustainability data are essential for auditable, reliable information that supports decision-making at every level. Beyond compliance, these strong data practices provide clarity and help leaders make informed decisions with confidence.

By establishing effective systems for collecting and organizing sustainability data, companies can track progress toward their goals and uncover actionable insights that drive improvement. When these systems include visualization tools, stakeholders at all levels can quickly interpret metrics, identify trends, and make informed adjustments to strategies or operations. This approach helps improve performance and strengthens the business case for integrating sustainability into daily practices. Ultimately, data becomes a valuable resource for ongoing improvement.

Connecting Business Benefits with Employee Engagement

Integrating sustainability into operational programs, such as factory energy efficiency initiatives, can increase employee engagement. These efforts often uncover new efficiency opportunities to improve processes and reduce waste, creating value across the organization. When companies make sustainability commitments, it enhances their corporate reputation and helps attract and keep talented employees who want to work for a company that acts responsibly.

As employees see the impact of their contributions, either through cost savings, emissions reductions or improved operations, they become invested in the company’s goals. This sense of involvement encourages teamwork and helps build a culture of shared responsibility.

Procuring Renewable and Carbon-Free Energy Across the Value Chain

Meeting carbon-free or renewable electricity goals requires looking beyond direct operations and considering Scope 3 emissions across the entire value chain. Companies can make progress by developing strategies to source and offset emissions, working closely with suppliers, and helping partners set and achieve greenhouse gas targets. This shared approach creates accountability and strengthens resilience across the business.

Looking at renewable and clean energy purchasing as a business decision – one that considers long-term needs, supply options, contract terms, product flexibility and risk management – leads to stronger results. When evaluating renewable procurement options, including long-term PPAs or unbundled RECs, businesses should evaluate these choices as strategic investments. This allows for flexibility based on price, risk management, and regulatory requirements, rather than treating sustainability as a separate issue.

Applying Practical Advice for New Sustainability Practitioners

Successfully optimizing sustainability means making it part of your business strategy, leveraging data effectively to guide decisions, working closely with suppliers, and motivating employees to get involved. To advance these aims, organizations should prioritize cross-functional collaboration, ensuring that sustainability considerations are embedded across departments, from procurement and operations to marketing and human resources.

Developing a culture of innovation around sustainability by sharing ideas and trying new approaches encourages creative problem-solving and helps teams identify new opportunities for impact and efficiency. By supporting continuous learning and providing clear incentives, businesses can empower employees and supply chain partners to actively contribute to sustainability goals. Transparent communication about progress and challenges further strengthen trust and alignment, helping the business adapt to evolving expectations and market conditions.

Businesses can begin with small, focused initiatives that deliver measurable results and use those successes as a foundation for scaling impact. Clear examples of progress help stakeholders understand the purpose and benefits of sustainability goals. When results are visible and tied to real outcomes, adoption becomes easier and more sustainable over time. For organizations looking to put these strategies into practice, hearing directly from industry leaders can provide valuable perspective.

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Gain deeper insights into Scope 3 strategy and business integration by listening to our podcast, “Plugged In: Exploring Energy.” In the latest episode, host Chuck Hanna sits down with Kevin Rabinovitch, Global VP of Sustainability and Chief Climate Officer at Mars, to discuss the company’s journey toward maintaining environmental goals with a focus on Scope 3 emissions. The conversation covers how Mars has embedded sustainability into business operations, the evolution of their strategy, and the challenges and opportunities of driving change across a global supply chain. Listen to this episode for practical perspectives on data systems, supplier engagement, renewable energy and emerging technologies, as well as advice for those looking to improve their own Scope 3 strategy.

By addressing these challenges and offering custom solutions, Constellation is helping organizations lead the way in the transition to a sustainable and resilient energy future. Join us on this journey and discover how we can help you achieve your sustainability goals.

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During Constellation’s May Energy Market Intelligence Webinar, the Commodities Management Group (CMG) provided an overview of current and future factors shaping the energy landscape, including a preview of summer weather, geopolitical factors influencing energy prices, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiatives (RGGI), MISO capacity market results, PJM BRA capacity auction insights and ERCOT’s latest load forecast.

Weather Outlook

The weather discussion focused on a developing El Niño weather pattern pointing to cooler risks across the eastern U.S. and a stronger, more persistent heat ridge in the West. The East could still see periods of significant or even record heat, though conditions are expected to ease quickly between events.

A major concern was drought and dry soil moisture, with roughly 75% of the country under some level of drought and the worst conditions in the Rockies and Southeast. Very dry ground can intensify heat, as less moisture is available to absorb solar energy, increasing the risk of sharper heat waves, especially in the East; as was seen in the Mid-Atlantic region the week of May 18^th.

All Things Economic

The team discussed the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a state-run carbon trading program that effectively adds a carbon cost to fossil-fuel power generation in participating states to support lower- or zero-carbon resources such as nuclear, wind and solar, along with efficiency programs. Virginia is rejoining the initiative, which is significant given the state’s large and growing power demand, including from AI-related load. That added demand for carbon allowances has helped push RGGI prices up by about $20 per ton, which puts upward pressure on wholesale energy prices in participating states.

Geopolitical Impacts on Energy Markets

Geopolitical events and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global energy markets. The Strait has experienced a significant decline in transit, from roughly 110 ships a day to essentially zero, creating a large backlog of stranded vessels and limiting the amount of oil reaching the market. While some crude has been rerouted through existing pipelines, this has only partially offset the disruption. As a result, there has been a loss of supply to global markets, including hundreds of millions of barrels of crude and refined products and a significant share of LNG trade.

The speakers emphasized that the impact went far beyond crude oil. They described a ripple effect across gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and LNG markets, contributing to higher prices, tighter inventories and potential shortages in vulnerable regions. Europe was highlighted as especially exposed with respect to jet fuel, while parts of Asia were identified as highly vulnerable because of limited LNG storage and reliance on timely shipments. Overall, the message is that the Strait of Hormuz disruption has created significant price increases, tightening global supply chains, stressing inventories and increasing the value of more secure sources of supply such as U.S. LNG.

Natural Gas Fundamentals

The natural gas fundamentals discussion pointed to a market that still looks relatively well supplied today but is beginning to tighten at the margin. U.S. gas production remains high at roughly 108.7 Bcf/day, up year over year, but output has pulled back from its spring peak as lower prices, producer discipline and maintenance have reduced volumes.

At the same time, LNG demand is becoming a major structural driver, with Golden Pass Train 1 already ramping up and additional projects are expected to add about 7 Bcf/day of new demand by the end of 2028. That has increased confidence that U.S. gas will remain globally important, especially as buyers see U.S. supply as more secure than other alternatives.

Regional ISO Updates

In PJM, the focus was on energy prices, the extension of the capacity auction price collar and rising demand, especially from data centers, alongside uncertainty around how quickly new generation can get built. The team noted a large interconnection queue and significant proposed new supply, but highlighted constraints such as turbine availability, construction timelines, regulatory risk and whether capped auction prices are strong enough to support investment. They also noted how tight conditions have become, including emergency authority to curtail large loads or require backup generation during stressed periods.

In MISO, conditions have improved compared to last year’s extreme scarcity, but the system is still tight, especially in the northern region. Just over 5 GW of new solar, gas and battery capacity helped lower auction prices, yet reserve margins remain thin and a hot Midwest summer or forced outages could quickly put additional pressure back on the system.

In ERCOT, a large but uncertain load growth forecast was discussed, driven by data centers and other large loads. While some projections may be overstated, they still point to significant long-term growth. The key question is whether transmission, generation, gas supply and water infrastructure can keep pace.

Market Trends and Temperature

The webinar concluded with a look at forward power charts, including conversations about “the right time to buy,” the “Market Temperature” and other factors affecting the energy market.

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We invite you to join us for our next Energy Market Intel Webinar on Wednesday, June 17 at 2 pm ET. Constellation will offer detailed and timely updates on factors affecting the energy landscape such as weather, natural gas storage and production, and domestic and global economic conditions. Register by visiting  www.constellation.com/marketintelwebinar.

 

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Aging infrastructure is a challenge for many organizations. As buildings and their systems age, performance often declines in ways that are both gradual and costly. This results in higher operating costs, more frequent maintenance demands, less control over daily building operations and decreased energy efficiency.

Organizations can address these challenges through a phased approach focused on targeted improvements that deliver real results. With the right strategy, energy efficiency upgrades can help organizations modernize infrastructure over time while improving performance, reliability and cost predictability in a more manageable way.

Recognizing The Reality of Aging Systems

As organizations grow and operations evolve, infrastructure can begin to limit performance as demands change. Changes in occupancy patterns, technology, efficiency standards, operational demands and performance expectations can cause infrastructure to operate less efficiently based on how facilities are used today. Over time, common issues begin to emerge, including:

• Rising maintenance and repair needs that strain budgets and internal resources
• Inconsistent comfort and performance across facilities and zones
• Limited visibility into operational expenditures, making it harder to understand cost drivers
• Controls and automation that no longer support the level of flexibility and responsiveness operations require.
• Higher energy consumption that can increase year after year

Even when equipment is still operational, it may not be working efficiently or reliably – creating an opportunity for energy efficiency upgrades to deliver optimal function and performance.

Understanding Why Scalability Matters

Aging infrastructure can feel overwhelming when upgrades are viewed as a single, large capital investment businesses need to address all at once. That framing often delays action, even when performance gaps, inefficiencies and risk are visible across operations. As a result, organizations may continue operating outdated systems and enduring inefficiencies longer than intended, resulting in higher costs and reduced control.

Scalable energy efficiency solutions help organizations by allowing modernization to be implemented in phases. By prioritizing the most urgent needs first, organizations can align projects to budgets and timelines while delivering continued progress over time. Instead of waiting until systems fail, this proactive approach supports more deliberate decision-making, helping organizations modernize infrastructure in a controlled, strategic way.

Modernizing Infrastructure with Energy Efficiency

Building a phased approach to energy efficiency works best when it’s guided by clear priorities. Rather than addressing every issue at once, organizations can focus first on improvements that deliver immediate operational value while supporting long‑term modernization goals. Over time, these steps work together to strengthen performance, reliability and cost control across facilities.

By implementing these four focused steps, businesses can move from assessment to action:

1. Prioritize High‑Impact Improvements

A scalable plan starts by identifying which upgrades deliver the most significant impact based on energy savings, system reliability or operational control. This early focus typically centers on improvements that provide strong near-term value, support broader system performance and address the more pressing challenges while laying the groundwork for future upgrades.

Common high-impact improvements include:

• Optimizing HVAC systems to better align with current usage patterns
• Replacing targeted equipment that no longer performs as intended
• Upgrading building automation to improve visibility and control
• Modernizing lighting and controls and upgrading roofing and window systems to improve efficiency and consistency

This approach allows organizations to make meaningful progress without requiring a full facility overhaul.

2. Improve Reliability and Reduce Unplanned Disruptions

As infrastructure ages, the risk of equipment failure, emergency repairs and operational interruptions increases – driving up costs and straining internal resources.  Energy efficiency upgrades can help stabilize systems and support more reliable operations by:

• Improving system performance and reducing unnecessary strain on equipment
• Using modernized controls and optimized systems to support more consistent operation
• Addressing inefficiencies that contribute to wear and tear

In many cases, efficiency investments become a practical way to help reduce unexpected issues while supporting long‑term system health.

3. Strengthen Visibility into Energy Performance

When businesses lack a clear view of how energy is being used, it becomes difficult to manage it effectively. Older systems often lack the monitoring and control capabilities needed to understand usage across facilities.

Many efficiency projects include improved tracking and automation that provide clearer insight into usage patterns and system performance, helping organizations:

• Analyze energy use at a more detailed level to support informed decisions
• Identify inefficiencies earlier and plan targeted improvements
• Verify the impact of upgrades to better plan for future investments

That visibility helps organizations build smarter strategies by connecting energy performance directly to operational needs and priorities.

4. Support More Predictable Costs Over Time

When maintenance becomes reactive and systems are harder to manage, costs become less predictable. A scalable efficiency strategy supports a more planned approach to spending by:

• Lowering overall energy consumption to reduce baseline energy costs
• Reducing ongoing maintenance demands and limiting unplanned expenses
• Enabling scheduled upgrades to avoid emergency replacements

By shifting from reactive spending to planned investments, organizations can gain greater cost stability and a clearer path for ongoing modernization.

Building a Roadmap for Long-Term Progress

A scalable approach works best when it’s guided by a clear roadmap that helps prioritize upgrades, creates a phased strategy that minimizes disruption, clarifies how improvements work together across systems and facilities, and defines how results will be tracked and measured.

Constellation Energy Solutions (CES) can help your business plan and implement a customized, scalable energy efficiency roadmap designed to modernize aging infrastructure and support long‑term performance. By working with our energy specialists, you can:

• Identify and prioritize the most impactful energy efficiency opportunities
• Develop a phased approach that aligns to budgets, timelines and operational needs
• Coordinate upgrades across systems to drive stronger, more consistent outcomes
• Improve performance visibility to support ongoing optimization and planning

With a practical, integrated approach, CES helps you build a stronger foundation for long-term operational needs. Connect with our team to explore solutions aligned with your business goals.

 

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]]> Adrienne Anderson https://blogs.constellation.com/energy-management/delivering-better-outcomes-with-a-managed-power-purchasing-strategy/ Mon, 04 May 2026 15:33:55 +0000 https://blogs.constellation.com/?p=10344 Energy markets are unpredictable and can shift quickly. Weather events, economic shifts and policy changes can all drive price volatility...

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Energy markets are unpredictable and can shift quickly. Weather events, economic shifts and policy changes can all drive price volatility with little warning, creating uncertainty around when and how purchasing decisions should be made across a contract term. Many businesses still rely on fixed or one‑size‑fits‑all energy purchasing strategies that leave them exposed to unnecessary risk.

A managed, layered power purchasing strategy can consistently deliver more stable, competitive outcomes across a wide range of market conditions. Rather than relying on one-time pricing decisions, managed strategies focus on balancing structure and flexibility, controlling risk and creating long‑term value.

Recognizing the Challenge with Traditional Purchasing Approaches

Many electricity buyers choose a single primary pricing approach, which often is fully fixed pricing. This approach locks in a set electricity rate for the contract term and provides budget certainty. This approach can limit flexibility, especially when market prices decline, resulting in higher costs than expected over time.

Another purchasing strategy businesses commonly choose is fully indexed pricing, where electricity rates are impacted by market price movement. While this can capture market lows, it also exposes businesses to significant budget risk when markets spike due to weather-driven demand, supply constraints or sudden shifts in pricing conditions.

The main challenge is that no single strategy consistently delivers the lowest cost and risk across all market conditions. Strategies that perform well in stable markets can often underperform during periods of volatility, and those shifts can change quickly even within the same contract term.

Understanding a Managed Purchasing Strategy

A managed purchasing strategy combines multiple pricing structures and executes them over time. Rather than making one large buying decision, purchases are layered incrementally based on market conditions, risk tolerance, and business objectives. This approach helps businesses spread decisions across the contract term.

Key elements of a managed strategy include:

• Blending a mix of fixed- and index‑based electricity rate pricing to balance stability and opportunity
• Layering purchases over time rather than relying on one-time execution
• Monitoring market conditions to guide adjustments as markets evolve
• Aligning the strategy with a customer’s actual load profile and usage patterns

This layered strategy creates diversification, much like an investment portfolio, spreading pricing exposure across time and structures, helping stabilize electricity rates while allowing businesses to capture favorable conditions when markets change.

 

Delivering Key Benefits with a Managed Purchasing Strategy

Managed purchasing strategies provide several benefits that support steadier pricing outcomes, clearer purchasing decisions, and better alignment with how businesses operate. These benefits help deliver more consistent results across contract terms as market conditions evolve:

1. Reducing Exposure to Market Extremes

Energy markets inevitably experience highs and lows which impact pricing and put pressure on budgets and planning. A managed strategy avoids locking in all electricity rates at one price point and reduces full exposure when rates spike. By spreading purchases across time and pricing structures, customers reduce the impact of bad timing and can secure more consistent budgeting.

2. Delivering More Consistent Long‑Term Pricing Outcomes

Analysis of multiple purchasing strategies across very different market environments shows that layered approaches consistently deliver competitive average prices over time. While they may not always produce the absolute lowest electricity rate in any single year, they avoid the worst outcomes that can negatively impact budgets and create significant year-over-year price swings.

For most businesses, avoiding extreme pricing events is more valuable than trying to beat the market every time, especially when businesses need clearer forecasting and fewer surprises.

3. Aligning Strategy with Business Risk Tolerance

Every organization approaches purchasing decisions differently, primarily based on risk profile and budget management. Managed strategies allow customers to define how much exposure they are willing to take on while still participating in market opportunities. This is especially important for organizations with structured budget processes or limited tolerance for price volatility.

4. Improving Decision‑Making Through Market Knowledge

A foundational element of a successful managed strategy is ongoing market monitoring, analytics, and knowledge to inform purchasing decisions. This approach supports consistent, planned actions rather than reactive decisions driven by short-term market movements and helps businesses use market insights to guide timing and structure, keeping decisions grounded in data.

5. Aligning Purchasing with Load and Operational Realities

Purchasing strategies should reflect how and when facilities use energy. Managed strategies incorporate a clear understanding of load shape, usage variability, and operational flexibility. This improves the effectiveness of how layering decisions are made and applied, helping ensure the strategy supports real business needs and can adapt as operations change.

Supporting Smart Purchasing Decisions

Finding the right pricing strategy that aligns with your business needs plays a key role in delivering long-term stability and performance. While managed power purchasing strategies have consistently shown the ability to deliver more reliable outcomes for most businesses, implementing them can be challenging without experienced guidance.

At Constellation, we’re committed to helping inform businesses through every stage of the journey. With deep market insights and a strategy built around how your business uses energy, we can help you balance price stability, manage risk, and support budget goals. Connect with our team today to explore solutions tailored to your unique needs and business goals.

 

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]]> Amanda Donohue https://blogs.constellation.com/energy-management/webinar-analysts-geopolitical-energy-impacts-natural-gas-fundamentals-and-iso-ne-dasi-insights/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:20:24 +0000 https://blogs.constellation.com/?p=10340 During Constellation’s March Energy Market Intelligence Webinar, the Commodities Management Group (CMG) provided comprehensive coverage of current and future factors that...

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During Constellation’s March Energy Market Intelligence Webinar, the Commodities Management Group (CMG) provided comprehensive coverage of current and future factors that could affect the energy landscape, including a brief preview of spring weather predictions, geopolitical factors influencing energy prices, LNG disruptions, oil market impacts and ISO-NE DASI updates.

Weather Outlook

The webinar’s weather discussion noted a near-term pattern shift with the East expected to continue to be warmer than normal through the month of April and the West becoming more seasonal over the coming days, from what were record high temperatures. Looking at spring energy demand, April and May should be largely similar to last year, measured by heating degree days and cooling degree days, but remain below the 10-year average. Drought is also a key watch item heading into summer, signaling the potential for an early blast of heat in California and the desert Southwest, along with dryness across Texas and the Southeast. Drought conditions tend to bring more heat in summertime, serving as an early warning signal for air conditioning loads.

Middle Eastern Conflict & Energy Impacts

On February 28, conflict between the United States and Iran began, making markets highly reactionary to headlines, with overall outcomes and timelines being uncertain.

The largest impacts centered on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key point for approximately 20% of the world’s oil and LNG that comes from facilities in the Persian Gulf. Pre-conflict flows through the Strait accounted for roughly 15M bbl/day of crude oil, 5M bbl/day of refined products and 10 Bcf/day of LNG. Another key impact has been strikes on dozens of refineries, oil fields, gas plants, ports and pipelines in and around the Persian Gulf.

In response, the International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed to discharge 400 million barrels from emergency oil reserves, its largest-ever release, aimed at limiting price volatility driven by the Middle East conflict. Economic effects may be felt in the short to medium term. Additionally, countries’ Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) may help absorb shocks, though they are not a long-term solution.

Natural Gas Fundamentals

Looking at domestic natural gas fundamentals, Henry Hub prices remained relatively insulated from the Middle East-driven global LNG shock because U.S. LNG export capacity is already effectively maxed out, limiting any incremental demand pull on domestic gas even if Europe and Asia prices spike. On the supply side, U.S. production remains strong, averaging roughly 108.5 Bcf/d year to date and about 109 Bcf/d in March as freeze-offs ended.

Natural gas in storage stood near 1.8 Tcf at the time of the webinar, above year-ago and near or above the five-year average, with expectations for end-of-injection inventories approaching ~3.7 to 3.9 Tcf, a typically bearish setup absent major geopolitical disruption.

ISO-NE & Day-Ahead Ancillary Services Initiative (DASI)

Pipeline constraints in New England make it structurally different from most U.S. gas/power markets and therefore much more exposed to global LNG pricing and winter reliability risks. The Algonquin pipeline is the main “artery,” serving ~60–65% of delivered dry gas to New England, and constraints on this system, especially in winter when heating demand is high, can drive extreme basis and power price outcomes. During the late January cold snap, New England gas prices exceeded $120/MMBtu, with spillover into downstate New York, highlighting the region’s reliance on imported LNG to meet peak demand.

The Day-Ahead Ancillary Services Initiative (DASI), also referred to as DAAS, is an ISO-NE program designed to replace Locational Forward Reserves (LFR) and procure certain reserves day-ahead basis rather than a multi-month forward basis, allowing the system to  be more agile with changing conditions. After a full year of the newly minted program, DASI costs came in significantly higher and more volatile than expected, totaling more than $1 billion. ISO-NE is advancing market design enhancements aimed at reducing costs, with approval targeted ahead of next winter.

Market Trends and Temperature

The webinar concluded with a look at forward power charts, including conversations about “the right time to buy,” the “Market Temperature” and other factors affecting the energy market.

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]]> Amanda Donohue https://blogs.constellation.com/energy-management/understanding-load-profiles-for-natural-gas-customers/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:20:01 +0000 https://blogs.constellation.com/?p=10337 Managing Cost Exposure and System Reliability Natural gas supports many essential business functions, from production processes to space heating and...

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Managing Cost Exposure and System Reliability

Natural gas supports many essential business functions, from production processes to space heating and day-to-day operations. In an energy market shaped by volatility, weather-driven demand and evolving system conditions, businesses face increasing challenges around costs and reliability.

By understanding load profiles – how and when energy is used – businesses gain the predictability needed to better manage energy costs, support system reliability and reduce operational risk. With clearer insight into how energy is used across their facilities, organizations are better positioned to proactively communicate expected usage and changes, creating a stronger foundation for managing, forecasting and planning decisions across their energy strategy.

Defining Load Profiles and Their Operational Impact

Load profiles show how an organization’s natural gas usage changes throughout the day, week, month and season based on how facilities operate. Production schedules, heating and cooling needs, planned maintenance and changes in operating hours all influence when and how natural gas is used across facilities. Seasonal weather conditions further shape demand, particularly for heating sensitive operations such as space heating and manufacturing processes that respond directly to temperature changes. When manufacturing processes or production schedules change for reasons unrelated to weather, those shifts can be more difficult to anticipate, making early, proactive communication critical for accurate forecasting and planning.

By analyzing these usage patterns, load profiles help connect day-to-day operations with how energy is actually used. These insights support more informed forecasting and provide a stronger foundation for purchasing, supply planning and risk management. A well understood forecast can inform the best strategy for future purchases as well as in the moment adjustments due to constraints.

Understanding the Importance of Load Profiles

Natural gas systems are strategically planned and balanced based on expected demand, and available capacity on pipelines, storage assets and utilities. When actual usage aligns closely with expectations, system operations remain stable and energy costs stay more predictable. As usage patterns shift away from forecasts, especially during periods of higher demand, cost exposure and operational complexity increase.

Predictable usage patterns simplify management of gas purchases and deliveries during system and market instability. When businesses understand and communicate their usage patterns clearly, suppliers can better align purchasing and delivery with real operational needs to help limit cost uncertainty.

Connecting Load Profiles to Energy Costs

Energy costs are shaped by supply and demand dynamics, which are influenced by weather, world events and system integrity. Changes in expected usage can affect purchasing decisions and can lead to pricing changes, particularly during periods when supply is tight or demand is high.

Because natural gas purchasing and scheduling is based on expected demand, load profiles help provide visibility into how businesses are using energy across their facilities. Clear visibility into load profiles also enables businesses to:

• Anticipate cost changes and align operations with market conditions.
• Plan ahead for operational changes such as maintenance or production shifts.
• Work with suppliers to align supply with actual usage and improve cost predictability.

Supporting System Reliability During High Demand Events

During periods of high natural gas demand, pipelines may issue special operating requirements to protect system reliability and maintain normal operations. These emergency directives, known as Operational Flow Orders (OFOs), are used to help protect the system when demand rises quickly or conditions tighten.

When an OFO is issued by a pipeline or utility, customers are required to keep usage within specific limits to help maintain balance across the system and avoid additional costs during constrained conditions. Supply is secured in advance based on expected usage, so any unplanned changes customers make without advance notice to their supplier may have an impact on overall cost outcomes. Clear load profile requirements, paired with early communication when usage changes are expected, support smoother coordination between customers and suppliers and help reduce the risk of penalties when system conditions tighten.

Gaining Strategic Insights to Guide Your Natural Gas Strategy

Experienced suppliers can analyze load profiles to identify energy trends and help businesses gain more control over costs, reliability and planning while supporting long-term purchase strategies.

At Constellation, we have proven experience managing natural gas supply and helping businesses prepare for Operational Flow Orders. To learn more about OFOs and how to better manage your costs and risk during system events, read our white paper, Effectively Managing Natural Gas Operational Flow Orders. You can also connect with us today to discuss how we can help optimize your natural gas strategy.

 

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]]> Alex Aguiar https://blogs.constellation.com/energy-management/webinar-analysts-capacity-market-updates-winter-storm-review-and-key-market-fundamentals/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:58:26 +0000 https://blogs.constellation.com/?p=10331 During Constellation’s February Energy Market Intelligence Webinar, the Commodities Management Group (CMG) provided comprehensive coverage of current and future factors that...

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During Constellation’s February Energy Market Intelligence Webinar, the Commodities Management Group (CMG) provided comprehensive coverage of current and future factors that could affect the energy landscape, including a review of the winter months, natural gas fundamentals, capacity market updates and an overview of how ISOs performed during grid stress events.

Weather

Chief Meteorologist Dave Ryan provided a review of the meteorological winter, which largely tracked close to long term (30 year) normals, though weather conditions varied significantly by region and had clear impacts on energy markets. The Northeast and Great Lakes experienced colder than normal conditions with above normal snow cover, while much of the West, particularly the Rockies and California, saw a notably warm winter that limited snowpack but improved reservoir levels through runoff.

Looking ahead, March is viewed as a highly volatile transition month. With no strong El Niño or La Niña signal in the Pacific, the outlook depends heavily on atmospheric blocking patterns. The expectation is for a colder than normal start to March, and there is a credible risk that blocking returns later in the month, leading to a colder finish that could extend into early April.

Natural Gas Fundamentals

Natural gas fundamentals have shifted rapidly from tight to more balanced, driven primarily by the recovery from Winter Storm Fern. Production rebounded quickly after freeze‑offs that had temporarily reduced output by as much as 15–17 Bcf/d, with U.S. dry gas production running around 109 Bcf/d at the time of the discussion. While production levels are near record highs, the expectation is that growth may flatten later in 2026, reflecting lower price signals, capital discipline and financing considerations, even though overall supply remains robust.

Looking at storage, market expectations shifted significantly over the course of the winter. Early concerns about oversupply faded in January after a record weekly withdrawal of 360 Bcf. By end of March, storage levels were projected to exit winter near or slightly below the five year average, reducing earlier concerns about oversupply and providing support for prices heading into the second quarter.

PJM Capacity Auction

The team covered the PJM capacity auction, focusing on growing reliability concerns driven by declining reserve margins, accelerating load growth and uncertainty around future supply. PJM missed its target reserve margin in the most recent auction, marking the first time it fell below its stated reliability goal, which has heightened scrutiny of the capacity market design. In response, PJM has proposed extending the existing price collar for the next two auctions as a near term stabilizing measure, while it evaluates longer term structural changes. The team also highlighted processes aimed at ensuring reliability as PJM faces the prospect of 50–60 GW of generation retirements over the next decade.

MISO Capacity Auction

The team also covered the MISO capacity auction, emphasizing that the market is increasingly shaped by declining reserve margins, structural generation retirements and growing demand, which together are driving higher and more volatile capacity prices. Speakers highlighted that MISO has retired roughly half of its coal‑fired generation since the early 2000s. These retirements, combined with strong forward load growth from data centers, electrification and reindustrialization, are tightening reserve margins and increasing the risk profile of the system.

MISO’s shift from a vertical demand curve to a Reliability Based Demand Curve (RBDC) was also highlighted as a key driver of recent and future auction outcomes. Under this structure, tighter reserve margins, especially in the summer, have translated into sharply higher clearing prices, including record levels in recent seasons.

Market Trends and Temperature

The webinar concluded with a look at forward power charts, including conversations about “the right time to buy,” the “Market Temperature” and other factors affecting the energy market.

 

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]]> Amanda Donohue https://blogs.constellation.com/energy-management/demand-response-the-opportunity-is-only-increasing/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:10:05 +0000 https://blogs.constellation.com/?p=10318 Changes in the Capacity Market Provide Revenue Opportunities Today, the cost of capacity accounts for a meaningful percentage of energy...

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Changes in the Capacity Market Provide Revenue Opportunities

Today, the cost of capacity accounts for a meaningful percentage of energy spend for commercial and industrial customers.  For businesses, planning for these costs, managing them proactively and looking for ways to turn them into a strategic advantage is essential to help avoid financial strain and seize emerging opportunities.

The rapid growth of AI-driven data centers and cloud computing, and electrification of transportation, heating, and industrial processes is adding significant demand to the grid.  After years of low capacity prices, older, less efficient generating resources are retiring, and interconnection bottlenecks are slowing the pace of new capacity additions.  Grid operators are also reconsidering the contribution of various resources to reliability, which has led to changes in how they view the availability of supply during periods of peak demand.

Further, much of the grid infrastructure was built decades ago and isn’t necessarily optimized to handle today’s requirements. Extreme weather events, from heatwaves to severe cold weather, add another layer of pressure on reserve margins.

Using Demand Response to Manage Capacity Costs

Demand Response is one of the most effective ways to manage capacity costs. This strategy goes beyond meeting compliance requirements and could give businesses a competitive advantage that helps control costs while delivering operational benefits.

By participating in Demand Response programs, businesses can earn new revenue streams to help offset capacity costs. These demand-side management programs pay participants for reducing load during grid emergencies, offsetting rising energy costs and supporting grid reliability.

Modern Demand Response programs are designed for flexibility by allowing businesses to choose manual curtailment, automated load control or seamless integration with energy management systems so they can respond to grid needs without disrupting critical operations.

Here’s how Demand Response creates measurable value for businesses:

• Revenue opportunities: Earning payments for load reductions during grid emergencies, with some programs guaranteeing minimum payments for added budget certainty.
• Direct financial impact: Reducing electricity use during peak events may lower future capacity costs for all users on the grid.
• Grid reliability and sustainability: Supporting a stable grid and reducing reliance on carbon-intensive peaker plants.
• Flexible participation: Choosing manual or automated and integrated curtailment options to fit a variety of operational needs.
• Long-term strategy: Incorporating Demand Response into energy strategy to turn a cost challenge into a strategic advantage.

Maximizing Value with Constellation’s Energy Optimization Services

Along with managing  capacity costs, businesses need strategies that balance cost control with operational continuity and sustainability goals. Constellation’s Energy Optimization services, powered by GridBeyond’s intelligent technology, are designed to help businesses take control of their energy strategy by lowering costs, earning revenue and supporting grid stability through advanced load response programs. These programs use machine learning and real-time data to determine the best times to curtail demand so that businesses can capture value without compromising performance.

Our standard and enhanced demand response options address today’s market challenges by bringing advanced automation and real-time data analysis to the forefront. This makes it easier to identify opportunities to reduce load and maximize program value.

With GridBeyond’s AI-driven platform, customers gain actionable insights into energy usage and market conditions, enabling smarter decisions about when and how to respond to grid events. Whether a business’s operations require hands-on control or prefer automated participation, these solutions adapt to their needs and integrate seamlessly into existing operations.

Unlike transmission and distribution costs, capacity costs present an opportunity to proactively plan an energy strategy to prepare for future market conditions and operational demands. By leveraging demand response and load flexibility, your business can turn capacity costs into long-term value for your organization.

At Constellation, our Energy Optimization services make participating in demand response programs simple and effective. Our team can provide insights, automation tools and program options to help your business succeed.

Ready to learn more about demand response? Contact one of our representatives today or watch our webinar for expert insights and actionable steps to make demand response work for your business.

 

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Electricity ranks among the top five operating expenses for most businesses across a variety of industries. The way electricity is purchased and consumed can have a direct and significant impact on their bottom line – influencing profitability, environmental performance and competitive advantage. Businesses looking for a smarter approach to proactively managing electricity costs can leverage an electricity purchasing strategy. By using a managed strategy, they can layer purchases over time to help optimize energy costs.

Defining a Managed Electricity Strategy

A managed electricity strategy is a proactive, layered approach to buying electricity. Instead of locking into a fixed-price contract for years, a managed strategy gives businesses the opportunity to make multiple purchases at different times and prices. They can take advantage of market fluctuations, hedge against price volatility and diversify risk across their energy portfolio.

Before implementing a managed strategy, it’s essential for businesses to have a clear picture of their usage profile and usage patterns. Understanding usage profile – how much electricity a business consumes over time – helps identify cost drivers and areas for efficiency. Having a foundation of usage patterns, or when and how that energy is used (such as peak hours, seasonal shifts or operational cycles), helps businesses uncover opportunities to optimize purchasing and reduce risk.

The right energy provider can help analyze these patterns and identify opportunities. This makes it easier to build a strategy with informed insights on what type of product to include, how to layer purchases over time and what percentages to buy.

 

Turning Energy Management into a Competitive Advantage

A managed electricity purchasing strategy is about buying power, building resilience and gaining control in an unpredictable market. By layering purchases and tailoring strategies, businesses can reduce risk, optimize costs and align energy decisions with long-term business goals – even in today’s unpredictable market.

Here are four ways a managed electricity purchasing strategy can benefit businesses:

Cost Mitigation
One of the primary benefits of a managed electricity purchasing strategy is potential cost mitigation. Taking a proactive, long-term view of energy needs, businesses can help reduce the impact of market fluctuations. This approach smooths out volatility and positions businesses to capture favorable market conditions, resulting in potential cost mitigation and greater budget predictability.

Risk Mitigation
Volatile energy markets often result in unexpected price increases which can have a significant impact on a business’s bottom line – impacting budgets and profitability. A managed electricity purchasing strategy can help mitigate this risk by spreading purchases and creating cost certainty so businesses can expect more predictable energy costs. Instead of reacting to sudden spikes, businesses gain control and confidence in their energy budgets.

Customization
Managed electricity purchasing strategies are designed to be flexible. Businesses can customize their energy plans to meet their unique energy goals and budget. From product mix to timing, developing a tailored purchasing strategy with cost control, sustainability or budget predictability ensures a business’ plans align with their priorities. This flexibility also means businesses are not locked into a one-size-fits-all approach but can build a strategy that evolves as their needs change.

Time Savings
Managing energy contracts, tracking market trends and negotiating energy prices can be time-consuming and complex. With a managed electricity purchasing strategy, businesses make decision-making easier and free up resources from day-to-day details. By working with an experienced energy provider, businesses gain access to market insights and smarter tools that simplify the process and save time – so they can focus on other critical areas of their operations.

With these advantages, a managed electricity purchasing strategy provides businesses with stability, flexibility and long-term value. By approaching energy management proactively, they’re better equipped to navigate market changes and achieve their goals.

Transforming Strategy into Results

Unlocking the full potential of your energy strategy starts with making informed decisions and working with a reliable supplier who understands your business. Constellation’s experienced representatives connect you with tailored solutions, market insights and ongoing support. Take the next step and connect with us today to start building a managed electricity purchasing strategy that could help deliver measurable results and position your business for long-term success.

 

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]]> Amanda Donohue https://blogs.constellation.com/energy-policy/the-impact-of-standard-supply-service-on-clean-energy-buyers/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:39:41 +0000 https://blogs.constellation.com/?p=10294 In an energy landscape where sustainability is a top priority, businesses supporting clean energy should be able to claim these...

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In an energy landscape where sustainability is a top priority, businesses supporting clean energy should be able to claim these purchases in their Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories (Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling). The GHG Protocol, the organization responsible for the leading comprehensive global framework for measuring and managing GHG emissions from private and public sector operations, value chains and mitigation actions, recently requested public comments on proposed updates to its Scope 2 guidance¹. There has been a lot of discussion about certain aspects of the proposal, including hourly carbon-free energy matching and deliverability reporting requirements. However, one important change, known as “Standard Supply Service”, has received limited attention but is critical for clean energy buyers to understand.

Understanding Standard Supply Service

According the GHG Protocol, Standard Supply Service is clean energy “from publicly funded, mandated, or shared resources such as those delivered through default utility service or government clean energy programs”².  Today, many customers are paying for this clean energy but have no way to “take credit” for it in their own GHG inventories.  Customers in jurisdictions with mandatory procurement programs – such as clean energy standards, renewable portfolio standards and similar policies – should be able to claim the share of clean energy purchases they support through these policies. Likewise, if a vertically integrated utility charges customers for the development and operation of clean energy resources, those customers should be able to claim their share of that clean energy.  And if a clean energy resource is publicly owned and operated, its output should be allocated to all the consumers in the jurisdiction where the energy is delivered and consumed.  However, under current rules, businesses aren’t entitled to claim the clean energy purchased on their behalf or in connection with their load.

Standard Supply Service reflects simple property rights: if you pay for something – in this case, clean energy procured under a mandatory program – then you are entitled to claim it. On the other hand, you are not entitled to claim the emissions benefits from the clean energy that others pay for. This principle has been a part of clean energy accounting for years and was referenced in the GHG Protocol’s 2015 Scope 2 Guidance³. Despite its original inclusion and the intent that Standard Supply Service clean energy could be claimable by ratepayers, the guidance caused confusion due to conflicting statements about mandatory clean energy and the “order of operations” in Table 6.3 of the 2015 Scope 2 Guidance⁴.

Since 2015, many energy professionals have addressed this lack of clarity. They agree that ratepayers should be able to claim their share of standard delivery clean energy from their default electricity service as long as there’s a meaningful financial relationship between those generating assets and rates paid⁵.

Exploring the Proposed Guidance

The GHG Protocol’s proposed updates align with the growing consensus among energy professionals that credit for mandatory clean electricity should be allocated to customers who pay for it.  This principle applies equally to Standard Supply Service.

The proposed revisions also provide clarification on the order of operations in market-based calculations. They explain the relationship between supplier-specific emission factors and Standard Supply Service, so customers can claim their share of Standard Supply Service clean energy before applying an emission factor to any unmatched electricity use.

In the U.S., many retail suppliers already provide supplier-specific emission rates. For suppliers like Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. (Constellation), we make the process simple and transparent by calculating the emission rate and showing customers exactly how we include their share of Standard Supply Service clean energy. Below are some examples of Standard Supply Service allocation in practice.

Maryland – Constellation

In Maryland, Constellation purchases clean energy attributes as part of the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Along with our supplier-specific emissions factor, we report the fuel type of the resources generating the attributes that we purchase to meet the RPS obligation. Under the proposed rules, customers will be able to claim the purchases of energy attribute certificates from emissions-free resources directly in their Scope 2 market-based inventories.

 

 

Illinois – Commonwealth Edison (ComEd)

In Illinois, ComEd retires clean energy attributes from existing nuclear generation as part of the Zero Emission Credit (ZEC) and Carbon Mitigation Credit (CMC) programs designed to extend the life of nuclear plants in the state. ComEd ratepayers can claim these certificates, which are conveyed via ComEd’s utility specific residual mix disclosure. In 2023, 87% of load for ComEd ratepayers was matched with certificates retired under these programs. Another 3% wind and 3% solar was backed by certificates retired for compliance with the Illinois RPS, meaning on an annual basis in 2023, up to 93% of load served by ComEd could be claimed with a zero-emission rate in the market-based inventories of reporting companies in the ComEd service territory.

Getting Credit for Your Clean Energy Purchases

The public consultation period, which is when all stakeholders have an opportunity to provide feedback on proposed updates, will end on January 31, 2026. Participating in this consultation process can help shape how businesses account for and report electricity-related emissions in future climate disclosures and target setting programs based on the GHG Protocol for years to come. You can review the consultation materials and complete the survey on the GHG Protocol’s website.

Contact your Constellation representative to learn more about how Constellation can help decarbonize your energy supply through renewable energy certificates, Constellation Offsite Renewables or hourly carbon-free energy matching.

 

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[1] https://ghgprotocol.org/blog/upcoming-scope-2-public-consultation-overview-revisions.

[2] https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/GHG-Protocol-Scope2-Public-Consultation.pdf.

[3] See sections 6.6, p. 49; 6.11.3, p. 55-56; and 9.4.1, p. 76-77.

[4] See page 48.

[5] Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), Clean Energy Buyer’s Alliance (CEBA), RE100, Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), and the U.S. White House Council of Environmental Quality.

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]]> Amanda Donohue https://blogs.constellation.com/sustainability/benefits-of-integrating-sustainability-into-business-operations/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:36:23 +0000 https://blogs.constellation.com/?p=10291 Businesses are looking to enhance their sustainability strategies to meet regulatory demands, achieve business goals, and show environmental responsibility. Integrating...

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Businesses are looking to enhance their sustainability strategies to meet regulatory demands, achieve business goals, and show environmental responsibility. Integrating sustainability starts with a framework that aligns core business objectives with financial performance, positive society impact, corporate reputation, and growth. Setting clear sustainability metrics, including strategic plans, annual budgets and key leader compensation, helps reinforce accountability. Including these metrics in planning and incentives means sustainability is tracked, reported, and measured as part of overall business performance.

Once the framework is in place, the next step is implementing sustainability goals in day-to-day decisions, especially for roles like procurement managers who influence sustainability outcomes through sourcing choices. This approach makes sustainability part of the sourcing strategy rather than an extra consideration, allowing companies to optimize cost, quality, and GHG emissions.

By making sustainability part of how procurement decisions are made, companies can shift the focus from just managing costs to creating value – balancing price, environmental impact and long-term business resilience.

Managing Sustainability Data to Accelerate Performance

Data collection, systematization, and visualization of sustainability data are essential for auditable, reliable information that supports decision-making at every level. Beyond compliance, these strong data practices provide clarity and help leaders make informed decisions with confidence.

By establishing effective systems for collecting and organizing sustainability data, companies can track progress toward their goals and uncover actionable insights that drive improvement. When these systems include visualization tools, stakeholders at all levels can quickly interpret metrics, identify trends, and make informed adjustments to strategies or operations. This approach helps improve performance and strengthens the business case for integrating sustainability into daily practices. Ultimately, data becomes a valuable resource for ongoing improvement.

Connecting Business Benefits with Employee Engagement

Integrating sustainability into operational programs, such as factory energy efficiency initiatives, can increase employee engagement. These efforts often uncover new efficiency opportunities to improve processes and reduce waste, creating value across the organization. When companies make sustainability commitments, it enhances their corporate reputation and helps attract and keep talented employees who want to work for a company that acts responsibly.

As employees see the impact of their contributions, either through cost savings, emissions reductions or improved operations, they become invested in the company’s goals. This sense of involvement encourages teamwork and helps build a culture of shared responsibility.

Procuring Renewable and Carbon-Free Energy Across the Value Chain

Meeting carbon-free or renewable electricity goals requires looking beyond direct operations and considering Scope 3 emissions across the entire value chain. Companies can make progress by developing strategies to source and offset emissions, working closely with suppliers, and helping partners set and achieve greenhouse gas targets. This shared approach creates accountability and strengthens resilience across the business.

Looking at renewable and clean energy purchasing as a business decision – one that considers long-term needs, supply options, contract terms, product flexibility and risk management – leads to stronger results. When evaluating renewable procurement options, including long-term PPAs or unbundled RECs, businesses should evaluate these choices as strategic investments. This allows for flexibility based on price, risk management, and regulatory requirements, rather than treating sustainability as a separate issue.

Applying Practical Advice for New Sustainability Practitioners

Successfully optimizing sustainability means making it part of your business strategy, leveraging data effectively to guide decisions, working closely with suppliers, and motivating employees to get involved. To advance these aims, organizations should prioritize cross-functional collaboration, ensuring that sustainability considerations are embedded across departments, from procurement and operations to marketing and human resources.

Developing a culture of innovation around sustainability by sharing ideas and trying new approaches encourages creative problem-solving and helps teams identify new opportunities for impact and efficiency. By supporting continuous learning and providing clear incentives, businesses can empower employees and supply chain partners to actively contribute to sustainability goals. Transparent communication about progress and challenges further strengthen trust and alignment, helping the business adapt to evolving expectations and market conditions.

Businesses can begin with small, focused initiatives that deliver measurable results and use those successes as a foundation for scaling impact. Clear examples of progress help stakeholders understand the purpose and benefits of sustainability goals. When results are visible and tied to real outcomes, adoption becomes easier and more sustainable over time. For organizations looking to put these strategies into practice, hearing directly from industry leaders can provide valuable perspective.

Learn More with Our Podcast

Gain deeper insights into Scope 3 strategy and business integration by listening to our podcast, “Plugged In: Exploring Energy.” In the latest episode, host Chuck Hanna sits down with Kevin Rabinovitch, Global VP of Sustainability and Chief Climate Officer at Mars, to discuss the company’s journey toward maintaining environmental goals with a focus on Scope 3 emissions. The conversation covers how Mars has embedded sustainability into business operations, the evolution of their strategy, and the challenges and opportunities of driving change across a global supply chain. Listen to this episode for practical perspectives on data systems, supplier engagement, renewable energy and emerging technologies, as well as advice for those looking to improve their own Scope 3 strategy.

By addressing these challenges and offering custom solutions, Constellation is helping organizations lead the way in the transition to a sustainable and resilient energy future. Join us on this journey and discover how we can help you achieve your sustainability goals.

 

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