Amperon Says Growing Wind and Solar Output Reshapes Gas and Power Markets

PUBT · 1d ago
Amperon Says Growing Wind and Solar Output Reshapes Gas and Power Markets
  • Amperon's energy trading analysis highlights linked gas and electricity price risks, with hedging and forecasting helping businesses manage sudden swings.
  • Winter Storm Fern nearly doubled benchmark US gas prices in January 2026; eastern US peak-hour power prices reached several times usual levels.
  • Natural gas supplied about 40% of US electricity in 2025, leaving wholesale power prices closely tied to gas markets.
  • Wind and solar supplied about 18% of US electricity that year, reducing gas demand when output was strong.
  • Weather-driven demand changes can leave utilities buying unhedged power at peak prices, increasing the importance of accurate forecasts.


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